Apple's Move to eSIM-only Strengthens Global Trend

Apple's move to eSIM-only strengthens global trend

Apple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new advance for the virtual eSIM technology the firm has relied on in the US for years.

Apple's Move To ESIM-only Strengthens Global Trend

Apple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new advance for the virtual eSIM technology the firm has relied on in the US for years.

iPhone 17 Air will be eSIM only worldwide

The company opted to ditch physical SIMs for eSIMs for iPhones sold in the U.S. in 2022.

iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Models Are eSIM-Only in These Countries

Apple continues to phase out the physical SIM card tray on iPhones, with the latest models relying solely on eSIM technology in more countries. The...

iPhone 17 Air Drops Physical SIM Slot Globally, Pushing eSIM-Only Future

Apple's newly launched iPhone Air will ship globally without physical SIM card slots. The move follows the company previously eliminating SIM trays in US models starting in 2022. Global consultancy firm Roland Berger forecasts eSIM connections will reach 75% of smartphone connections by 2030, risi...

How Apple's eSIM-only iPhone 17 Air could reshape industry

Apple has officially removed its SIM card tray with the launch of the ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air, confirming that all new devices will now rely solely on eSIM technology.  The move, which makes Apple’s flagship range eSIM-only worldwide, marks the end of the plastic SIM card era.  An eSIM is a digital SIM card built directly into your phone, allowing users to activate a mobile plan without needing to insert a physical card. The company first took …