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Esim as second sim

autisticaimee
Explorer

‎13-12-2020 06:55 PM

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! 

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XRaySpeX
EE Community Star
EE Community Star

‎13-12-2020 08:12 PM

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.

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Chris_B
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‎13-12-2020 08:13 PM

@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. 

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autisticaimee
Explorer
In response to Chris_B

‎14-12-2020 03:53 PM

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 

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