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Esim as second sim

autisticaimee — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 18:55:08 GMT

I have an iPhone 11 which is currently on giffgaff and so it is unlocked. I am wanting a second number and it seems the only way will be to get an esim.

What I am trying to figure out though is how to do this.

I don't want to transfer my existing number to EE as I want to keep that with giffgaff.

I want a second number on an esim which means I can use it for work.

That way I am able to have two lines in one handset.

Do I just pick up a SIM card in the shop and scan the code off that or is there some magical method I cannot find out!

Re: Esim as second sim

XRaySpeX — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:12:59 GMT

To have an eSIM with EE you need to take out a SIM-Only contract with EE. The SIMs you find in shops are probably not that but PAYG.

Re: Esim as second sim

Chris_B — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 20:13:15 GMT

@autisticaimee This has to be a contract sim to use the eSim. You’ll get a sim then you need to request a QR pack this will transfer the sim information on to the eSim and this can be done all in store.

Re: Esim as second sim

autisticaimee — Mon, 14 Dec 2020 15:53:25 GMT

Thanks - that is frustrating as I don't want to spend £13 a month for a second sim as I would need it PAYG.

I'll look into other options for an esim then (I found some online that focus on people going on holidays so need the option for a second sim and they are PAYG)

Thanks again