With the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro launched, Google Fi has instructions on eSIM activation for those being told that Apple’s new devices are not supported. How to set up Google Fi eSIM on iPhone 15

Google Fi eSIM is a digital SIM card that allows you to activate and use Google Fi service on your compatible device without having to insert a physical SIM card.

To set up a Google Fi eSIM on the iPhone 15 (which lacks a physical slot in the US), you need to scan a QR code to activate it. This requires a second device, like a laptop or your previous phone on Wi-Fi, to visit  fi.google.com/ios/quicksetup.

The issue people are facing today — in addition to Fi customer support not having updated instructions — is when transferring service from an old iPhone to a new model. They are coming across a “Your SIM is Not Supported” screen.

To get around that, tap “Other Options” to “reveal the QR code and complete eSIM activation.”

Google also advises that you first delete the old iPhone’s eSIM. Meanwhile, after the QR code process (which can be attempted again from Settings > Cellular > Add Cellular Plans), enter the following details in Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Network to get full service:

• Cellular Data APN: h2g2
• LTE Setup APN: h2g2
• MMS APN: service
  • MMSC: http://m.fi.goog/mms/wapenc
  • MMS Max Message sizer: 23456789
• Optional: Personal Hotspot APN: h2g2-t

Then, open the Google Fi app to continue.

If your smartphone doesn’t support eSIM, switch to a Google Fi SIM card and get reliable, affordable, and flexible wireless service today.

Here are some indicative prepaid eSIM card prices for Europe: How to set up Google Fi eSIM on iPhone 15

BNESIM

Europe (30 countries)

1 GB - no exp. -  €3.70

3 GB - no exp. - €10.77

10 GB - no exp. - €33.30

AIRALO*

Europe (39 countries)

1 GB - 7 days - €4.53

3 GB - 30 days - €12.00

10 GB - 30 days - €33.40

UBIGI

Europe (29 countries)

500 MB - 1 day - €2.00

3 GB - 30 days - €8.00

10 GB - 30 days - €19.00

Nomad

Europe (36 countries)

1 GB - 7 days - €6.50

3 GB - 15 days - €11.00

10 GB - 30 days - €20.50

RedTea GO 

Europe (41 countries)

 1 GB - 7 days - €4.50
 
3 GB - 30 days - €11.00

10 GB - 30 days- €29.50
 

InstaBridge 

Europe (42 countries) 

1 GB - 7 days - €3.73
 
3 GB - 15 days - €8.45

10 GB - 30 days- €17.40 

Yoho Mobile

Europe (43 countries) 

1 GB - 30 days - €4.64 

3 GB - 30 days - €8.46

10 GB -30 days- €22.36

eSIM Europe 

Europe (42 countries)

5 GB - 10 days - €11.20

10 GB - 30 days - €22.50

20 GB - 30 days - €33.55