I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret

I switched to eSIM in 2025, and I am full of regret

Swapping SIM cards used to be easy, and then came eSIM.

2025 eSIM Regrets: Transfer Failures, Travel Woes, and Fixes Ahead

The eSIM Mirage: Promises of Seamless Connectivity Turn into 2025 Nightmares In the ever-evolving world of mobile technology, the shift to embedded SIM cards, or eSIMs, promised a future free from the hassles of physical cards. Yet, as 2025 draws to a close, a growing chorus of users is voicing deep regrets over making the switch. This isn’t just about minor inconveniences; it’s about fundamental flaws in a system that’s supposed to simplify our…

'I Switched To eSIM in 2025, and I am Full of Regret'

Google's Pixel 10 series arrived this year as the company's first eSIM-only lineup in the United States, forcing users who wanted to review or buy the new phones to abandon their physical SIM cards entirely. Ryan Whitwam, a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, made the switch and now regrets it, he says. "In the three months since Google forced me to give up my physical SIM card, I've only needed to move my eSIM occasionally," Whitwam wro…