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SIM Card
eSIM
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SIM card details
Description
A SIM card is a small chip that you physically insert into your phone or device.
How to insert a SIM Card
SIM cards are inserted mostly in the SIM card tray usually located on the side of your device after powering it off. Once it’s in the device, turn the power back on and it can be used.
PROS
Still considered universal as most devices accept SIM cards
Switching different carriers and plans is easier and quicker
Eco-friendly as there is no physical material required for installation
CON
Requires shipping cost
Takes longer to receive after ordering
It is prone to damage as it is small and considered to be fragile
eSIM details
Description
An eSIM is a digital version of a SIM card. Instead of a physical card, the information is stored electronically on your phone. It works just like a regular SIM card but can be activated without needing to insert anything into your phone.
How to install an eSIM
eSIM is much easier to install and eco-friendly as it’s completely digital. You’ll be given a QR code to scan or an activated code to be inputted in your device manually.
PROS
It’s digital so no need to physically insert or remove it from a device
Switching different carriers and plans is easier and quicker
Eco-friendly as there is no physical material required for installation
CON
Limited compatibility as not all phones and carriers support it
Requires greater technical understanding
Dual SIM details
Description
A dual SIM set is two SIM cards or one eSIM and one SIM card in one device at the same time. This means you can have two networks on one phone. Dual SIMs can also be separated where one SIM card/eSIM can be in one device such as phone and the other one can be in a different device like pocket Wi-Fi, tablet or another phone.
How to insert a dual SIM set
For a dual SIM set, you will insert them in the same way you do for the SIM card/eSIM. In other words, you can simply scan the QR code or insert in the SIM card tray usually located on the side of your device. Some devices like Android phones have SIM card trays where you can insert 2 SIM cards at the same time.
A SIM set can also be inserted in separate devices such as pocket Wi-Fi, tablet, phone, etc.
PROS
More data usage in one device
Cost efficient when it comes to package deals with two SIMs
Data can also be used in two separate devices
CON
Managing two devices may be a challenge for users
If using in one device, manual switching between them is required
Please note
If you are using both SIMs in one device, please switch SIM usage in your settings.
Kindly verify that your device has sufficient slots for two SIM cards before making a purchase.
