What is the difference between an eSIM and a physical SIM?

An eSIM, which stands for embedded SIM, is a type of digital SIM that is directly integrated into a phone like a smartphone. It is different from a physical SIM, which is a removable chip that you insert into your phone to connect to a cellular network.

The most significant difference between the two is that eSIMs don’t require a physical card to operate. Instead, you can activate a cellular plan without the need to swap out a physical SIM. This eliminates the need to deal with tiny physical SIMs when changing carriers or plans. Additionally, eSIMs offer greater flexibility, as they allow you to switch carriers and plans remotely.

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