What is an eSIM and how does it work? – Infographic

If you’ve been patiently awaiting the release of Samsung’s S20, or have been scrolling through your iPhone 11’s settings searching for the unknown caller filter (yes, it’s a real thing), you might have come across the term dual SIM or eSIM. 

If you’re not sure whether eSIM stands for electronic SIM or “Embedded Subscriber Identification Module” (you’ve guessed right – the latter), we’ve got the basics covered. Here’s a handy infographic answering “What is an eSIM?” and “How does an eSIM work?”.

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What is an eSIM and how does it work? - Infographic

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