The growing popularity of eSIMs could allow Apple and other phone manufacturers to launch their own cellular networks, a respected telecoms analyst has claimed. eSIMs—which replace the conventional ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Ryan Whitwam Most people rarely think about SIM cards, the tiny plastic ...

The physical SIM cards we've used for decades are slowly being phased out. With the Pixel 10 series, Google's phones have gone eSIM-only for the first time—at least if you buy them in the US. Apple ...

While having an eSIM is convenient, it comes with hidden pain points depending on your telecom operator. The biggest inconvenience is that, unlike physical SIMs, eSIMs are tied to your smartphone ...

Whether you're traveling internationally or just looking to change your cell provider, an eSIM is an easy way to add multiple lines to your phone. I started my career with CNET all the way back in ...

A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a tiny bit of circuitry that uniquely identifies your cellular modem in a phone, tablet, or other device to nearby cellular networks to allow access for voice, ...

Mobile connectivity is entering a new stage. In 2026, prepaid international eSIMs have moved from a niche option to a mainstream expectation. What once required contracts, physical SIM cards, and ...

The Apple iPhone 14 announcement earlier this week brought the spotlight on eSIMs because all iPhone 14 units in the US won’t have a physical SIM slot, but will instead support eSIMs. Suddenly, this ...

This content has been selected, created and edited by the Finextra editorial team based upon its relevance and interest to our community. eSIMs are a recent trend that have taken the world by storm.