The rise of the eSim - Technology is taking over

If you’re like most people, you’ve probably used a cellphone at some point in your life. And if you have, then you’ve probably encountered a SIM card. It’s a small chip that tells your device which carrier and phone number to use for cellular service. But now, there’s a new kind of SIM card called an eSIM. It’s a microchip that can be reprogrammed to work with any carrier or network. And Apple is going all-in by removing the physical SIM tray from their new iPhone 14 lineup.

This new technology offers game-changing potential for the Internet-of-Things industry, plus powerful user experience improvements for the everyday wireless customer. So how can it work for you? Well, first of all, it’ll make it easier to switch carriers if you’re not happy with your current one. And secondly, it’ll make it easier to connect to the internet when traveling abroad. So if you’re looking for a more flexible and convenient way to use your cellphone, then the eSIM might be just what you need.

What is an eSIM?

Short for Embedded Subscriber Identity Module, an eSIM is a physical part – a microchip embedded inside your smartphone – that can download carrier data remotely. This enables you to switch carriers on the spot, without using an external physical chip. With a physical SIM tray and an eSIM, you can use multiple lines at the same time. Some phones even support multiple active eSIMs simultaneously! Toggling different carriers on and off is easy with the press of a button in your phone’s settings.

So what does all this mean for you? Basically, it means that you have more flexibility when it comes to choosing your wireless carrier. No more waiting until you’re out of contract or traveling overseas to switch providers. You can hop around to whatever carrier works best for you at any given time, without having to go through the hassle of swapping out SIM cards. Pretty sweet, right?

Why eSim?

As we move towards a more connected society, there are a number of devices that we rely on to stay connected. These devices include wearables, automobiles, security systems, and industrial tech. And as we buy more and more of these devices, we want them to work right out of the box with minimal setup.

eSIMs provide a seamless experience for getting devices configured and connected. There’s no need to fumble around with small, plastic chips; activation is instant and doesn’t require any physical keys. Managing your lines or switching plans and carriers can be done remotely without any hassle.

Beyond convenience, eSIMs provide a higher level of security than traditional SIM cards. For starters, eSIMs cannot be stolen without also stealing the device. This makes it much more difficult for thieves to use do port out scams, where they cancel a victim’s service and sign up for a new one using the stolen SIM. In addition, eSIMs are immune to 2FA scams, in which a thief takes a physical SIM out of a phone and uses the associated phone number to get 2FA codes and log in to your private online accounts.

As a result, eSIMs provide a better security option for anyone who is looking to protect their personal data. And the impact grows massively as we consider the scalability of eSIM adoption across all connected devices.

Powerful use cases

Customers:

Easily activate a free trial to test out a new carrier in an instant. No need to visit a retail store or wait several hours for a data transfer.
Switch between your business and personal phone number with a tap (or use both simultaneously).
Activate wireless service on all your products – be it a Tesla or a drone – without having to mess with multiple plastic SIM cards.
Travelers can remain connected around the world by activating a fairly priced eSIM plan from a local carrier in the country they’re visiting.

Businesses:

Account managers or IT personnel can remotely activate or adjust cellular plans on thousands of devices at once.
Increase the longevity of connected machines and reduce maintenance costs by using eSIM to remotely update wireless plans at the end of a Telco contract.
Decrease costs and boost the efficiency of logistics operations by remotely managing tracker devices on global shipments and forgoing swapping out SIM cards.
Distribute devices with eSIM to automatically connect to the proper Telco upon the first bootup based on factors programmed during manufacturing.

Using an eSIM or a physical SIM

If you’re looking to save time and hassle, using an eSIM is the way to go! Activating with eSIM can save you from hours-long trips to the mall or waiting multiple days for delivery.

Once installed, the eSIM will function exactly like a traditional physical card – with one awesome bonus perk.

eSIMs can store data from multiple carriers, so if you want to switch between multiple phone lines, you can access and toggle them all from your phone’s settings. So long as your phone is unlocked, you’ll be good to go with any phone plan you want.

How to activate your new iPhone 14

It’s official! With the release of the new iPhone 14, one major change is the lack of physical SIM card compatibility. This means that customers will no longer be able to use a physical SIM card with their new iPhone.

US Mobile has been preparing for this shift for some time now and has already built out a framework to ensure a smooth transition for customers. We’ve developed an eSIM solution that will allow customers to activate their service on their new iPhone in just 2 minutes.

Using eSIM for International Roaming

If you’re like us, you love to travel but dread the hassle of staying connected. Well, have no fear! the eSim has you covered.

No more hunting for the best international data rates, trying to decipher foreign language contracts, or dealing with surprise roaming charges.

The new Motorola Razr and iPhone 14 lineup are the first phones to support eSIM, and we expect to see widespread implementation of this technology in the coming years. So go ahead and book your trip.