What if you don’t have your old iPhone for the eSIM?

I don’t have my phone to set up my new iPhone for the Esim.

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 7, 2024 5:17 PM

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Axel Foley

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Apr 7, 2024 5:44 PM in response to schyler196

You don’t need your old phone to setup the eSIM in your new iPhone. Simply, contact your carrier and they will be happy to transfer service to your new iPhone by activating the eSIM.

Axel F.

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