topic Re: Changing from eSIM to physical SIM in SIM cards & Porting

Changing from eSIM to physical SIM

Umiamz — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:15:44 GMT

I requested a physical SIM card to replace the eSIM in my iPhone a couple of days ago. I'm still waiting for the physical SIM to arrive (delayed due to postal worker strikes) but this morning my eSIM appears to have been disconnected.

I seem to remember that last time I did this, part of the activation of the new SIM involved texting a code to my number. Is this still the case? How can this be done if my eSIM has already been disconnected?

Re: Changing from eSIM to physical SIM

Chris_B — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:21:50 GMT

@Umiamz Sounds like your number has already been ported to the new SIM card.

Re: Changing from eSIM to physical SIM

Umiamz — Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:22:59 GMT

@Chris_B Yes, I was wondering if this was what had happened. Fingers crossed, then...

Re: Changing from eSIM to physical SIM

Umiamz — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 12:38:06 GMT

Replacement SIM card finally arrived today and worked straight away.

Re: Changing from eSIM to physical SIM

James_B — Tue, 29 Nov 2022 13:00:02 GMT

Thanks for the update @Umiamz 🙂

James