What does eSIM virtual card mean? Is there an eSIM in Chinese/Malaysian cities?

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What exactly is an eSIM card?

First of all, the SIM card inserted in the mobile phone should be something that everyone is familiar with.

But it's not only buying a new phone or applying for a newcellphone numberYou can only see it when you are, and it is almost hidden in your mobile phone at other times.

After several years of evolution, from the traditional big card (mini SIM) to the medium card (micro SIM), and then to the fine card (nano SIM), these three are "physical cards"▼

• As for eSIM, it is written as Embedded-SIM, which can be called "embedded SIM card" in Chinese.
• But if it is called "built-in SIM card", it may be better understood by everyone.
• Because eSIM is a SIM card specification that can be activated remotely, there is no physical card slot.

In which countries and regions can eSIM cards be used?

Currently, there are smart phones that support eSIM function, namely Google Pixel 2 series, and Apple’s iPhone XS (excluding the licensed version in mainland China), iPhone XS Max (excluding the licensed version in China, Hong Kong and Macau).

• The iPhone XS can hold up to eight eSIMs, but only one eSIM can be used at a time.
• I believe that more and more mobile phones will join in the future ^_^

List of countries and regions that support eSIM card mobile phones

The following are simple statistics on whether the iPhoneXS ﹑ iPhone XS Max licensed in various places support eSIM (for reference only):

iPhone XS and iPhone XS max in these countries/regions all support (Support) eSIM cards:

1. australia
2. CanadaCanada
3. India
4. IndonesiaIndonesia
5. JapanJapan
6. KoreaKorea
7. MalaysiaMalaysia
8. New ZealandNew Zealand
9. PhilippinesPhilippines
10. Singapore Singapore
11. South AfricaSouth africa
12. Taiwanaiwan
13. United Arab Emirates
14. United KingdomUK
15. USAUSA
16. VietnamVietnam

But whenHong Kong For iPhones purchased in Hong Kong and Macau, only iPhone XS users can use eSIM cards for the time being (iPhone XS MAX users in Hong Kong and Macau cannot use eSIM cards).

Malaysia supports eSIM card mobile phones

At present, some Xiaomi mobile phones and OPPO mobile phones already support the eSIM card function.

These phones only need to download and install the apps of telecom operators that support eSIM cards.

Then complete the registration and select the desiredcellphone number, and start using the same functions as a regular SIM card, such as making calls, sending SMS text messages and accessing the Internet.

If you don't want to keep changing SIM cards, you may want to use an eSIM service.

Xiaomi phones that support eSIM

1. Redmi Note 4X (system version 9.6.2.0)
2. Redmi Note 4/4X (system version V9.6.2.0.NCFMIFD)
3. Redmi Note 5A (system version V9.6.2.0.NDFMIFD)
4. Redmi Note 5A high-end version (system version V9.6.2.0.NDKMIFD)
5. Redmi 4A (system version V9.6.3.0.NCCMIFD)
6. Redmi 4X (system version 9.6.2.0.NAMMIFD)
7. Redmi 5A (system version V9.6.2.0.NCKMIFD)
8. Redmi 5 (system version 9.6.4.0.NDAMIFD)
9. Redmi 5 Plus (system version V10.0.3.0.OEGMIFH)
10. Xiaomi Max 32GB (system version V9.6.2.0.NBCMIFD)
11. Xiaomi Max 2 (system version V9.6.3.0.NDDMIFD)
12. Redmi Note 5 (system version V10.0.3.0.OEIMIFH)
13. Xiaomi Mi 8 (system version V10.0.3.0.OEAMIFH)
14. Pocophone F1 (system version 9.6.25.0.OEJMIFH)
15. Xiaomi Mix 2S (system version V10.0.2.0.ODGMIFH)
16. Redmi Note 6 Pro (system version V9.6.10.0.OEKMIFD)
17. Xiaomi Max 3 (system version 10.0.1.0.OEDMIFH)
18. Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (system version V10.0.1.0.OECMIFH)
19. Xiaomi Mi 8 Lite (system version V9.6.5.0.ODTMIFD)
20. Xiaomi Mix 3 (system version V10.0.11.0.PEEMIFH)

OPPO phones that support eSIM

1. OPPO F9（系统版本CPH1823EX_11_A.11_181115）
2. OPPO R17 Pro (system version PBDM00_11_A.15)

Can an eSIM card be used in mainland China?

In 2018, China Unicom obtained the pilot support for the eSIM No. XNUMX dual-terminal business, but currently there are very few Chinese cities that support eSIM card services...

Because of the emergence of eSIM cards, users are very easy to switch to other mobile phone operators. Maybe Chinese mobile phone operators are worried about the loss of users. Therefore, iPhone XS and iPhone XS max users in Mainland China cannot use eSIM cards.

How to use eSIM card?

To use the eSIM, you must pass the telecommunications company's exclusive QR Code.

• QR Code QR Code is usually delivered via email, (QR Code is delivered via email normally);
• Then "install it on your phone".

Activating the eSIM process

The following is an introduction to the process of activating eSIM (How to activate eSIM?):

1. The handset must be equipped with eSIM function; The handset must be equipped with eSIM function;
2. The telecommunications company must support eSIM service; The Mobile Operator must be authorized to support eSIM;
3. To obtain the exclusive QR Code of the telecommunications company to download and install; Thehandset must scan the QR code issued by the said Mobile Operator;
4. Mobile phone users need to enter the Confirmation Code password (optional); The customer may need to input Confirmation Code.

In this way, not only do you not need to insert a SIM card in your mobile phone in the future, but you can even download a local eSIM to surf the Internet when you go abroad (of course you have to pay for it), saving the delivery and logistics costs of ordinary cards.

Afterwards, just delete the QR Code from the phone settings when not in use.

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