eSIM cards

[Infrasonic]

https://esim.me/

https://esim.5ber.com/about?language=en-US
(much cheaper than eSIM.me)

SIM cards that can be loaded up with multiple eSIMS and swapped with an app.

Handy for anything that doesn't currently have eSIM capability and also if you are travelling a lot even with an eSIM capable device this could be much simpler if needing to swap networks frequently.
As ever DYOR before committing and don't necessarily trust online reviews unless from reputable sources...

I saw that Lyca Mobile (EE MVNO) are doing eSIMS now..https://prepay.lycamobile.co.uk/en/esim/
iD mobile too (3 MVNO)...https://community.idmobile.co.uk/help-w ... sims-46848

Hopefully more MVNO's follow suit.

[stevensfo]

https://esim.me/

https://esim.5ber.com/about?language=en-US
(much cheaper than eSIM.me)

SIM cards that can be loaded up with multiple eSIMS and swapped with an app.

Handy for anything that doesn't currently have eSIM capability and also if you are travelling a lot even with an eSIM capable device this could be much simpler if needing to swap networks frequently.
As ever DYOR before committing and don't necessarily trust online reviews unless from reputable sources...

I saw that Lyca Mobile (EE MVNO) are doing eSIMS now..https://prepay.lycamobile.co.uk/en/esim/
iD mobile too (3 MVNO)...https://community.idmobile.co.uk/help-w ... sims-46848

Hopefully more MVNO's follow suit.

I think I must be a bit slow in this esim business. Apart from not having a specific sim card in your phone, what are the advantages? More private? Can I have foreign PAYG plans added?


Steve

[Infrasonic]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ESIM

[Urbandreamer]

I think I must be a bit slow in this esim business. Apart from not having a specific sim card in your phone, what are the advantages? More private? Can I have foreign PAYG plans added?


Steve

Some providers only do eSIM's.
For example, assuming that you really value your privacy, you might use these people.
https://silent.link/

As you say, it's easy to get a short plan when visiting somewhere.
Planning a trip to Norway for example.
https://maya.net/esim/norway
You could buy it before you get on the plane and have a working phone when you get off.
If you do a lot of travel you might need multiple eSIM's.

While I have no call for either of these uses, some people do.