Converting eSIM back to physical SIM

After I transfer my physical sim number to my new phone and making it eSIM, can I just delete it and can it go back to the the physical sim on the old phone or there is more to that ??

iPhone 13

Posted on May 14, 2023 6:32 PM

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Posted on May 14, 2023 6:41 PM

No. Once you switch to eSIM, your physical SIM isn’t valid anymore. If you want a new physical SIM, you have to contact your cell carrier.

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Converting eSIM back to physical SIM

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