Learn about the latest SIM technology standard, the Integrated Subscriber Identification Module, or iSIM, and when Apple might release an iPhone with one.
What is iSIM and how does it work? When will Apple bring iSIM to the iPhone?
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How to filter and see messages by individual SIM or phone number on iPhone
Learn how to check all SMS and iMessages for a specific phone number if you're using two or more SIM cards on your iPhone.
Should you buy iPhone 14 even if your carrier doesn’t support eSIM?
In the US, Apple went eSIM-only with iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro even though not all carriers support electronic SIM. Here's what to know.
Visible drops price of base unlimited data plan to $30/month, unveils new Visible+ plan with 5GUW access
Visible, a smaller and more affordable cellular service company run by Verizon Wireless, is expanding its plan offerings to better suit the needs of its users.
Fix No SIM, SIM Not Valid, and other SIM card issues on iPhone
Learn what to do if your iPhone or cellular iPad isn’t recognizing the SIM card and shows “No SIM,” “SIM Not Valid,” or other SIM-related errors.
iOS 16 can swap an eSIM to a new iPhone via Bluetooth, but carrier support is needed
Apple's iOS 16 software can transfer n eSIM onto another iPhone via Bluetooth, simplifying transferring your phone number from your old iPhone to your new one.
An analyst believes Apple will keep things optional when it comes to an eSIM-only iPhone 14
An eSIM is a digital alternative to the necessary SIM card for smartphones. It's a feature that has been popular enough up to this point, but physical SIM cards haven't been completely replaced quite yet. And this might not be the year it happens, either.
Budget carrier Visible offering eSIM-based free trial program for iPhone users
Visible, a budget-friendly subsidiary of Verizon Wireless, is now offering a limited free trial period for iPhone users who have access to eSIM (electronic SIM) capabilities.
Visible now supports cellular Apple Watches for just $5 per month
Around three months ago, I shared my user experience with Visible as a second carrier for my iPhone. Visible, which operates on the Verizon Wireless network, offers outstanding network coverage for as little as $25 per month with unlimited 4G LTE & 5G data, talk, and text, and with unlimited tethering included!
Just this past week, however, Visible did something I never saw coming. They added support for cellular-capable Apple Watches. And much like Visible’s hyper-affordable cellular plan, enjoying cellular connectivity with Visible is just as affordable.
T-Mobile’s network test drive is easier than ever thanks to an app and the iPhone’s eSIM
It wasn't all that long ago that Apple introduced the eSIM feature in the iPhone. And while that makes it easy for iPhone owners to have a second phone number on their device, it also makes it easy for networks to try out some interesting features, too. T-Mobile, for instance, is making it easy to test drive its network for potential subscribers.
I added Google Fi as a secondary carrier on my iPhone, and this was a great choice
I’ve been a loyal AT&T customer for the better part of a decade now, and while I’ve definitely experimented with other carriers in my area – Sprint and even Verizon – I always found myself happier with the AT&T experience and crawled right back before my old and grandfathered plan lapsed.
However, while AT&T certainly takes the lead for cellular data speeds in my area, coverage is one attribute that it lags behind in, especially in the more rural parts. That’s why I decided to try something new: Google Fi for iPhone.
iOS customers can now use eSIM with Google Fi
Owners of compatible iPhones with dual-SIM, which provides an embedded SIM (eSIM) in addition to a physical nano-SIM slot, can now register their device with Google's Fi service.