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Using eSIM on Current Handset Before Transferring to New Phone

  • November 26, 2024
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Hi,

My eSIM is ready but not yet downloaded but my new phone won’t arrive until the end of December. Can I activate the eSIM on my current handset now and later transfer it to the new phone once it arrives?

Thank you for your assistance.

Best answer by andewhite

Unfortunately ​@pandapinguino, an iD eSIM cannot be transferred directly from one phone to another phone. 

An iD eSIM must be downloaded onto the phone you’ll be using with your iD eSIM.

The “How do I activate my new SIM or eSIM?” community article might help.

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    • November 26, 2024

    Unfortunately ​@pandapinguino, an iD eSIM cannot be transferred directly from one phone to another phone. 

    An iD eSIM must be downloaded onto the phone you’ll be using with your iD eSIM.

    The “How do I activate my new SIM or eSIM?” community article might help.

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    • November 27, 2024

    Hi ​@pandapinguino 

     

    Welcome and thanks for posting. 

    As ​@andewhite has confirmed, we cannot transfer an eSIM from one handset to another however, we can arrange for a replacement eSIM to be sent once you have received your new handset. 

     

    This can be requested via Live Chat here. 

     

    Thanks, 

     

    Nat 

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