Could eSIM be the future for Ireland?

1. To have two mobile numbers/plans in one device, which is useful for a personal line and business line
2. The ability to then be able to switch between networks – helpful for those in remote areas where coverage is variable, and often better for one network or another
3. To be able to access more affordable international calling

While not all phones are able to run eSIMs most new ones do have the capacity to run them. It is important to check that your phone is compatible with using an eSIM first though. So far it seems that the following phones are compatible with using the eSIM option.

Current eSIM enabled phones are as follows:

Brand	Device Type	Model
Apple	Phone	iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, XS, XS Max, XR
	Tablet	iPad Mini (5th gen.), iPad (7th gen.), iPad Air (3rd gen.), 12.9-inch iPad Pro (3rd gen.), 11-inch iPad Pro
Samsung	Phone	S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Z Flip, Galaxy Fold
Google	Phone	Pixel 3, 3 XL, 3a, 3a XL , 4, 4 XL
Motorola	Phone	Razr
Microsoft	Tablet	Surface Pro X, Surface Pro with LTE Advanced

The set up procedure is fairly straightforward. You need to go via the website and choose and pay for the package you want online at eSIM.net.

A typical package would be a Pay As You Go option with Voice, SMS & Data (found on all of our country pages on the website as it works globally). You then receive a QR code, which they emaile to you with instructions on how to activate and set-up your APN and plan.

This way of setting up credit on a phone could work well if you have kids who are due to be going away from you for a period of time, on a school trip for example. To ensure that they can communicate with you, but not with unlimited credit. This makes sense and is a smart way to set it up.

What is an eSIM and why it might be the future for us?

If you were wondering ->

An eSIM (“Embedded Subscriber Identification Module”) is a small chip that is embedded inside many of the latest devices. It can work concurrently with a physical SIM card, offering two mobile numbers and cellular plans in one device. Unlike a physical SIM card, an eSIM can be reprogrammed to any mobile network and cannot be removed.

You may already see how this could be useful. No more issues in terms of damage or wear and tear on your traditional SIM card, if it is digital instead.

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