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phone gone in for repair, can i get a tempory esim?

  • June 17, 2026
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My phone has gone in for repair and may take a week to come back out. In the meantime, is there a way to get a temporarily eSIM so I can still receive messages?

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Lamiya C
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • June 19, 2026

Hi ​@meowzer,

 

Thank you for getting in touch, and I’m sorry your phone is away for repair. I understand how inconvenient that must be.

Yes, in some cases you can request a replacement eSIM, depending on your device and account setup.

 

Please try this in the iD Mobile app:
Open the iD Mobile app
Go to Account / SIM settings
Select Replace SIM / Get eSIM
Follow the steps to generate a new eSIM QR code
Scan the QR code on your spare device (if available)

 

If you don’t have access to a second device, you may also be able to use SIM swap to a physical replacement SIM, which can be collected from a store or ordered for delivery.

 

Lamiya


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  • June 19, 2026

Thanks for the reply. I’ve tried this but don’t have access to my old number, yet when I try to use Live Chat, it doesn’t work. Live Chat simply won’t come up.


Owethu M
iD Mobile Employee
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  • iD Mobile Employee
  • June 22, 2026

Hi ​@meowzer

 

I do apologise however you would need to contact Live Chat or send a direct message via our social media platforms to get a replacement eSIM. 


Owethu