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An eSIM is an embedded SIM inside your device. With eSIM, there's no physical SIM card that you need to insert. Simply turn on the new device, connect to Wi-Fi, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the activation. Like a traditional SIM card, the eSIM stores data that is needed for your device to connect to and use the Verizon network.
eSIMs offer several benefits for businesses:
Convenience and cost savings: With eSIM, you can have multiple lines on a single device, eliminating the need for separate devices for work and personal use. This saves money and provides the convenience of toggling between lines on your phone.
Remote service management: eSIMs allow businesses to change or update wireless service remotely on multiple lines, making it easier to manage service for employees.
Hassle-free international travel: Instead of buying a new physical SIM card when traveling abroad, eSIMs let you easily add an international plan to your device. This provides flexibility and saves you the hassle of visiting a telecom store.
At this time, Verizon offers a selection of devices that support physical SIMs; however, it’s been predicted that by 2025, there will be 2 billion eSIM-enabled devices globally as eSIM enables increased security and an improved customer experience. We encourage customers to start adopting updated policies to support eSIM devices in their fleet.
eSIMs offer several advantages for international travel:
Easy switching to local operators: With eSIM, you can switch to local operators easily when traveling abroad, eliminating the need to buy a new physical SIM card in each country.
Avoiding high fees: By using eSIM, you can avoid exorbitant fees traditionally associated with using cell phones overseas. eSIM provides a seamless and efficient way to connect to local networks in foreign countries.
If your mobile device has more than one SIM, each SIM can have a unique mobile number. SIM can be stored on either:
A removable, physical SIM card
A digital, embedded SIM (eSIM)
Dual SIM devices have 2 (or more*) SIM's. A Dual SIM device could have 2 SIM cards, 2 eSIM's, or any combination.
*Manufacturers determine how many and what type of SIM a device can have.
If your device has more than 1 SIM and is capable of Dual SIM/Dual Standby (DSDS), you can have multiple numbers on 1 phone. With DSDS, each SIM can be activated on a separate mobile phone number. Options include:
Each number can be with a different carrier (domestic or foreign).
Business and personal numbers on the same device.
Numbers from different accounts or different plans on one smartphone.
Note: The availability of these option may vary by device. For laptops with Dual SIM, you can only use one SIM at a time.
Important: You can only use data on one SIM at at time.
Check the settings on your device to see what kind of SIM your device has:
Apple - Settings > General > About
Google - Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network
Samsung smartphones - Settings > Connections > SIM card manager
To support 2 numbers on 1 device, the device must have multiple SIMs and be (DSDS) capable. These devices can have 2 numbers on one phone (or tablet):
Apple® Dual SIM devices
iPhone 15 / iPhone 15 Plus / iPhone 15 Pro / iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14 / iPhone 14 Plus / iPhone 14 Pro / iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 / iPhone 13 mini / iPhone 13 Pro / iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12 / iPhone 12 mini / iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone SE
iPhone 11 / iPhone 11 Pro / iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XR / iPhone XS / iPhone XS Max
Google Dual SIM devices
Google Pixel 7 / 7 Pro
Google Pixel 6a
Google Pixel 6 / 6 Pro
Google Pixel 5
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4a 5G UW
Google Pixel 4 / 4 XL
Samsung Dual SIM devices
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
Samsung Galaxy Book Go 5G
Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G / Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 / Galaxy S23+ / Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S22 / Galaxy S22+ / Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S21 5G / Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G / Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy S20 5G UW / Galaxy S20+ 5G / Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G
Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 5G / Galaxy Tab S7+ 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold3 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2 5G