How eSIM Works

[F_J]

I get it - physical SIMs feel familiar.

But hear me out.

eSIMs are safer and more reliable.

They’re built directly into your device.

That means no more swapping cards or visiting a store.

It’s all done through software.

They’re also better for the planet.

• Less waste.
• No more plastic SIM cards.
• Less need for extra manufacturing.

The best part: It’s not just for phones.

• Smartwatches and cars use eSIM too.
• It’s how IoT devices stay connected.

And, it works like a regular SIM card.

Here’s a simplified breakdown:

1. Your carrier sends you an activation code.
2. You scan the code, and your device configures the eSIM
3. Your phone connects to the network, and you’re good to go.

But, not all carriers support it yet.
And some phones can’t use eSIM.

The tech is still growing.
Yet the benefits are huge.

Thanks for reading.

LinkedIn:

I get it—physical SIMs feel familiar. But hear me out. eSIMs are safer and...

[F_J]

Physical SIMs are classic.

But eSIMs are safer and more reliable.

We treat swapping tiny plastic cards like normal.
It’s not. It’s a leftover problem from the 90s.

eSIMs remove that nonsense.

They’re safer, more reliable, and built in.

No more store visits.
No more fragile trays.
No more losing a card smaller than your nail.

It’s software now.
Instant, secure, invisible.

And yes — better for the planet:
No plastic waste.
No factories churning out millions of cards.
No shipping boxes full of “just-in-case” SIMs.

eSIM are not “just for phones”.

Cars run on it.
Watches run on it.
IoT survives because of it.

Setup is laughably simple:
Carrier sends a code.
You scan it.

Boom — network live.

The benefits are obvious.

And, the tech is still growing.

Yet the benefits are huge.

Thanks for reading.

LinkedIn:

Physical SIMs are classic. But eSIMs are safer and more reliable. We treat...