Hello. I have purchased an iPhone Air (which is lovely) but turns out my mobile/cell provider does not yet support eSIM, so I cannot use my phone number on this new device. The provider, Lebara (UK), says this will be sorted by end 2025. Does anyone know of a workaround in the meantime?
iPhone Air, iOS 26
A_Dove wrote:
Hello. I have purchased an iPhone Air (which is lovely) but turns out my mobile/cell provider does not yet support eSIM, so I cannot use my phone number on this new device. The provider, Lebara (UK), says this will be sorted by end 2025. Does anyone know of a workaround in the meantime?
If you are on a rolling monthly with Lebara, then 2 MVNOs that I use, ie GiffGaff and Spusu, both have eSIM, very quick to activate if you order eSiM straight away. Get a PAC from Lebara.
A_Dove wrote:
Hello. I have purchased an iPhone Air (which is lovely) but turns out my mobile/cell provider does not yet support eSIM, so I cannot use my phone number on this new device. The provider, Lebara (UK), says this will be sorted by end 2025. Does anyone know of a workaround in the meantime?
If you are on a rolling monthly with Lebara, then 2 MVNOs that I use, ie GiffGaff and Spusu, both have eSIM, very quick to activate if you order eSiM straight away. Get a PAC from Lebara.
Yes, pick a different provider that supports eSIMs. If that is not an option, you’ll need to wait or sell your device and purchase on your provider supports. Sorry.
iPhone Air - my provider does not support eSIM
