You're probably already familiar with the SIM card, a tiny chip in your phone that connects it to your cell phone carrier of choice. For years, this chip was on a physical card that you could swap in ...

If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

eSIMS are in! Switching from a physical SIM to an eSIM is an all-around good move for many iPhone users, as they offer fantastic security, flexibility, and durability. Since they’re all all-digital, ...

These two ways of connecting your phone to a cellular network are very different. We tell you about each and how you can switch from one to another. I started my career with CNET all the way back in ...

eSIM is a modern version of the traditional SIM card that comes built into a smartphone. Unlike a physical SIM, users do not need to insert or remove the card. Instead, your mobile operator can ...

As mobile technology continues to evolve, eSIMs are becoming a popular alternative to traditional SIM cards. Unlike a physical SIM card that you insert into your phone, an eSIM is built right into ...

Apple’s latest iPhone Air has taken a bold step forward in mobile technology – it’s an eSIM-only device. That means there’s no slot for a physical SIM card, anywhere in the world, including India. For ...

Apple executives on why the time is right to break away from the little plastic squares we carry over from phone to phone.

Most modern premium smartphones come with eSIM capability, which eliminates the need for a physical SIM card slot by being embedded directly in the device. Users can easily configure their eSIM for ...

Still works with older phones. Easy to find in local markets. But requires physical handling and SIM swapping. Limited flexibility compared to eSIM. No remote activation, you need to be on-site. When ...

Apple may soon remove SIM card slots from more iPhone 17 models, pushing ahead with its global shift to eSIM. While the US models have already shifted to eSIM only since the iPhone 14, sources now ...