Using eSIM back to regular SIM Card

Can you still use your sim card after you activate eSIM?

Posted on Jul 21, 2024 10:44 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2024 11:11 AM

sadi_tas578 wrote:

Can you still use your sim card after you activate eSIM?


If you have transferred your existing plan from SIM to eSIM, no. The SIM is e-waste.


If you have an iPhone or iPad with a SIM and add a second plan to that iPhone or iPad using an eSIM, yes, you can usually relocate the SIM. Some carriers lock SIMs to IMEIs, some don’t.


If you use an eSIM on a phone with a SIM slot, both will work.


Various iPhone models can also have multiple eSIMs installed.


As sagely mentioned above, if you have questions, check with your carrier. They know their rules best.

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Jul 21, 2024 11:11 AM in response to sadi_tas578

sadi_tas578 wrote:

Can you still use your sim card after you activate eSIM?


If you have transferred your existing plan from SIM to eSIM, no. The SIM is e-waste.


If you have an iPhone or iPad with a SIM and add a second plan to that iPhone or iPad using an eSIM, yes, you can usually relocate the SIM. Some carriers lock SIMs to IMEIs, some don’t.


If you use an eSIM on a phone with a SIM slot, both will work.


Various iPhone models can also have multiple eSIMs installed.


As sagely mentioned above, if you have questions, check with your carrier. They know their rules best.

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