What is an eSIM?
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An eSIM was defined by the GSMA, the membership body of all mobile operators. The abbreviation stands for Embedded SIM card, which is similar to a chip in a physical SIM, fitted in the device itself. Downloading an eSIM involves acquiring an eSIM profile from secure servers with encrypted information to your mobile device.
Simply put, an embedded SIM card is the same as a normal SIM card, but not removable. A device which is ‘eSIM compatible’ contains this type of embedded card. Downloading an eSIM in reality means downloading an eSIM profile with a plan to the card embedded into your phone, through encrypted servers.
