Converting your iPhone SIM card to an eSIM

Got an iPhone? You can convert your physical SIM card to an eSIM, all from your phone’s settings menu.

Please note: you need to have iOS 17.4 or above along with a physical SIM card to convert to an eSIM using this method.

How to convert your iPhone SIM card to an eSIM

Find out how to do it in just a few taps. You can watch our short video, or follow the simple steps below.

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  1. Tap on the Settings menu of your iPhone.
  2. Tap Mobile Service.
  3. If you have more than one number, under SIMs, tap the number you want to convert.
  4. Next, tap Convert to eSIM.
  5. Then follow the steps shown on your iPhone to complete the setup.

It may take a few minutes to activate. You’ll receive a notification to let you know when your EE eSIM is active on your phone and ready to use.

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