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eSIM switch

PreviousRetiring OmniSIM Reach 1.1 (SKU: 14239, 14240, 14639, 16474) - 6th August 2024NexteSIM switch process

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The eSIM switch option lets you remotely download, switch, or enable an eSIM profile without removing or physically swapping your SIM card to get service from another provider or carrier. The delete profile option is available on the EID details page.

Switch options

eSIM switch has four components available.

Option
Description

Use it to add a profile to your eligible eSIM for future use.

Note: The eSIM profile does not need to be in your account inventory but must be in your contract.

Use it to switch to a profile previously downloaded to the eligible eSIM and enable it for use.

You can also request the system automatically disable the current profile after the switch is complete to free up memory on the eSIM.

Use it to switch to a new profile on your eligible eSIM immediately.

You can also request the system automatically disable the current profile after the switch is complete to free up memory on your eSIM.

Note: The eSIM profile does not need to be in your account inventory but must be in your contract.

Use it to remove a profile that is no longer needed from the card, freeing up memory. The maximum amount of profiles you can have on a card is 8.

Download profile
Enable profile
Switch profile
Delete profile