do you have to wait 60 days from getting a new Iphone device to enable ESim?

Verizon has said that you have to wait 60 days before ESim activation works. That means 2 months without your 2nd # working is this fact?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 13

Posted on Feb 6, 2020 4:13 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2020 6:16 PM

According to the following from Verizon, that seems to be Verizon's policy if the phone was purchased directly from Verizon but not if it was purchased from Apple. See below from https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-220955/


Only unlocked devices are eligible for the dual SIM functionality.

  • iPhones purchased directly from Verizon are unlocked 60 days after purchase.
  • iPhones purchased directly from Apple are always unlocked.
  • For iPhones purchased from another carrier, refer to the lock policies for AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile.


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Feb 6, 2020 6:16 PM in response to margotflem

According to the following from Verizon, that seems to be Verizon's policy if the phone was purchased directly from Verizon but not if it was purchased from Apple. See below from https://www.verizonwireless.com/support/knowledge-base-220955/


Only unlocked devices are eligible for the dual SIM functionality.

  • iPhones purchased directly from Verizon are unlocked 60 days after purchase.
  • iPhones purchased directly from Apple are always unlocked.
  • For iPhones purchased from another carrier, refer to the lock policies for AT&T, Sprint or T-Mobile.


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