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eSIM was supposed to replace SIM cards, but carriers turned it into a trap (www.howtogeek.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by throws_lemy@lemmy.nz to c/technology@piefed.social

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[–] imetators@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 weeks ago

When traveling, I had an option to get SIM or eSIM during my stay. My phone already had a sim and SD card so I opted in for an eSIM.

It didnt work. Well, at least it didnt straight away. Technically, should work out of the box but it didnt. Troubleshooted for so long until I gave my phone to a worker who issued me my eSIM. After 5 minutes it worked. Not sure what she has done and what I havent. I was following instructions given 1 to 1 and it just couldnt work.

Nah. I am keeping my physical SIM. As you have stated, it is as simple as popping it in a device. Nothing to setup, troubleshoot or tinker. Just works OOB.