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swap from physical sim to esim

  • April 21, 2026
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I currently have a physical SIM in my phone but I dropped my phone and the screen is broken. It's going to cost hundreds to fix so I'm just going to buy a new phone, however the phone I am looking at is an esim only phone. Can I swap my services from a physical to esim for my new phone?

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Lamiya C
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 22, 2026

Hi ​@Jensol ,

 

Thanks for your message, and sorry to hear about your phone, that’s really frustrating, especially when it’s happened unexpectedly.
 

Yes, you can switch from a physical SIM to an eSIM and keep your same number on your new eSIM-only phone.
 

What to do next:

• Make sure your new phone is eSIM compatible and unlocked
• Ensure you have access to WiFi during setup
• We can then convert your physical SIM to an eSIM for you
• You’ll receive a QR code to activate it on your new device
 

Quick tip:

Before switching, it’s best to keep your old SIM active until the eSIM is fully installed, just to avoid any service interruption.

 

Lamiya


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  • April 22, 2026

Thank you for your help 


Gemma M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • April 23, 2026

Hi ​@Jensol,

 

Not a problem. 

 

If you need any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us back. 

 

Regards,

 

Gemma M

The iD Mobile Social Media Team