eSIM is short for “embedded SIM,” which refers to a chip permanently stored in your phone that can’t be removed or swapped from one device to another like a physical SIM card. This technology is the future of mobile connectivity, but it’s still not widely used. It’s important to understand what eSIM is before making a decision about which device to buy or which carrier to join.
Most new smartphones support bytesim eSIM. Most US MVNOs and some carriers overseas also offer it, including Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Google Fi in the US, and Visible, Boost Mobile, and Xfinity Mobile in the UK.
While it might seem a bit counterintuitive to get rid of the physical SIM card, the fact is that getting rid of it is actually a good thing. It makes the device lighter and smaller, which is especially helpful in smaller electronics that may not have a place for a tray that could block signals or be an ingress point for liquids. It also frees up more space inside the cellular devices, which means they can use bigger batteries or be thinner overall.
What is an eSIM?
You can also save more pocket space if you’re a sporadic traveller or someone who works from home and needs the flexibility of switching between different data plans, eSIM makes it possible to do so on the go without needing to find a local shop, purchase a new SIM card, or worry about roaming fees. For example, if you’re travelling to the US, you can switch to an eSIM profile with a prepaid Ubigi data plan that costs significantly less than your typical roaming fee – and it’s just as convenient if you’re visiting any other country in Europe or Asia.
It’s also becoming more common for companies to allow employees to use personal phones on their corporate networks, and eSIM is the perfect way to make this happen. Instead of buying a separate phone for work, you can simply keep a personal eSIM profile in the device and swap between them as needed, which is great for businesses that want to offer more flexible and unified communication services to their staff.
Another benefit of eSIMs is that they’re better for the environment. They’re more efficient for wireless service providers because they don’t have to produce and distribute plastic cards, and skipping the extra packaging is good news for our planet.
If you’re ready to try an eSIM-compatible smartphone or tablet, we recommend checking out our full range of products that are compatible with the new technology. And remember, by choosing a Ubigi eSIM profile on your eSIM-compatible device you can save up to 90% on data roaming costs in 200+ destinations and stay connected to your work and family even when travelling or working from home. So, why wait? Give it a go today! We’ve rounded up the best eSIM-compatible smartphones to help you get started.