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Switching to an eSim when getting a new phone

  • September 8, 2025
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Well it’s the Apple event on Tuesday and the rumour mill is suggesting Apple may introduce eSims to European iPhone17s this year. 

There is an additional rumour the new iPhone eSim models may have 5-6% extra battery life.

Wha would the best approach be to switching to eSim when buying a new iPhone (which will likely be available from 19th Sept.   
 

Want to make sure I have continuous SIM coverage?

 

Would be be best to switch my current iPhone16 to eSIm before getting the new phone?

 

 

 

Best answer by WelshPaul

The following guide might be of some help to you ​@LightBox.

 

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    • September 8, 2025

    The following guide might be of some help to you ​@LightBox.

     

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      • September 8, 2025

      Thanks!

       

      If the new UK iPhones do have eSIM only options - and there is a battery advantage - think I’ll get one and then request a eSIM when I have my new phone as it seems to be a fairly easy process 

      Let’s see what Apple announces on Tuesday  😎

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