Does physical SIM card stop working when I get esim?

seasidebob · ‎13-01-2024

Hi - if I get an esim on same number as current physical SIM will the physical SIM stop working?

I might be interested in trying adding my personal EE number as esim to my dual SIM work phone. If it doesn't work well for me I would want to switch back to using physical SIM in my personal handset.

XRaySpeX · ‎13-01-2024

Yes, you can't have more than 1 SIM on same no. To go back to physical SIM you will need to again apply for a replacement SIM but this time ask for a physical SIM.

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To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

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XRaySpeX · ‎13-01-2024

Yes, you can't have more than 1 SIM on same no. To go back to physical SIM you will need to again apply for a replacement SIM but this time ask for a physical SIM.

If you think I helped please feel free to hit the "Thumbs Up" button below.

To phone EE CS: Dial Freephone +44 800 079 8586 - Option 1 for Mobile Phone & Mobile Broadband or Option 2 for Home Broadband & Home Phone

ISPs: 1999: Freeserve 48K Dial-Up > 2005: Wanadoo 1 Meg BB > 2007: Orange 2 Meg BB > 2008: Orange 8 Meg LLU > 2010: Orange 16 Meg LLU > 2011: Orange 20 Meg WBC > 2014: EE 20 Meg WBC > 2020: EE 40 Meg FTTC > 2022:EE 80 Meg FTTC SoGEA > 2025 EE 150 Meg FTTP