Simple Mobile eSIM: Everything You Need to Know
In today’s fast-paced world, convenience and flexibility are highly sought-after qualities, especially when it comes to mobile connectivity.
Simple Mobile eSIMs offer a seamless and hassle-free solution, allowing you to enjoy the benefits of mobile service without the hassle of physical SIM cards.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card that is embedded directly into the hardware of a mobile device. This eliminates the need for a physical SIM card, making it easier to switch carriers and manage your mobile plans.
Benefits of eSIMs
eSIMs offer several advantages over traditional SIM cards, including:
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Convenience: eSIMs can be activated and managed electronically, eliminating the need to visit a store or wait for a physical SIM card to be mailed.
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Flexibility: With an eSIM, you can easily switch between different carriers or add additional lines without having to swap SIM cards.
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Security: eSIMs are tamper-proof, making them more secure than traditional SIM cards.
How to Get a Simple Mobile eSIM
Eligibility
To be eligible for a Simple Mobile eSIM, you must have a compatible device and a qualifying plan.
Activation Process
Activating your Simple Mobile eSIM is a simple process. You can activate your eSIM online or by calling customer service.
Troubleshooting
If you encounter any issues during the activation process, you can refer to Simple Mobile’s online troubleshooting resources or contact customer service for assistance.
Simple Mobile eSIM Plans and Pricing
Simple Mobile offers a variety of prepaid and postpaid plans to suit your needs and budget.
Prepaid Plans
Prepaid plans offer a flexible and affordable option for those who don’t require a long-term commitment. You can choose from a variety of data, talk, and text allowances to fit your usage patterns.
Postpaid Plans
Postpaid plans provide more flexibility and features, such as unlimited talk and text, data rollover, and hotspot access.
How to transfer the phone number to an eSIM line?
You can transfer your current phone number from any service provider to a Simple Mobile-compatible iPhone model with eSIM activation.
You will need the following information during the activation process:
- Your current active line
- To know whether the line is wireless or a landline
- Your current service provider
- Your current ZIP code
- Account number
- Account password PIN
- Your contact information (first name, last name, contact phone number, and address)
- Your unlocked eSIM-capable iPhone that is eligible to be activated through Simple Mobile
Using Your Simple Mobile eSIM
Once activated, your Simple Mobile eSIM will function just like a traditional SIM card. You can use your phone to make calls, send texts, and browse the internet.
You can transfer a Simple Mobile phone number from a physical SIM to the eSIM on the same device. Keep in mind that your current line needs to be active.
Making Calls and Sending Texts
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Domestic Calling and Texting: You can make unlimited domestic calls and send unlimited domestic texts with most Simple Mobile plans.
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International Calling and Texting: Simple Mobile also offers international calling and texting plans for those who frequently communicate with friends and family abroad.
Browsing the Internet
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Data Speeds and Usage Limits: Simple Mobile offers a variety of data speeds to suit your needs. You can also choose from plans with different data usage limits.
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Hotspots and Tethering: With some Simple Mobile plans, you can create a hotspot or tether your device to other devices to share your internet connection.
Simply Mobile currently only supports eSIM carrier activation with iPhones. Those eligible phone models include:
Simply Mobile currently only supports eSIM carrier activation with iPhones. Those eligible phone models include:- iPhone 12 models (iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 Mini)
- iPhone 13 models (iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Mini)
- iPhone SE 3rd Generation
- iPhone 14 models (iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max)
- iPhone 15 models (iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Keep in mind that we will check to ensure that your phone is unlocked and eligible to sign up when going through the activation.
If you’re having issues with your Simple Mobile eSIM, you can:
- Review the eSIM Frequently Asked Questions
- Call Customer Support at 1-877-878-7908
- Use this tutorial: From the home page, go to “Help.”
- Select “Manuals & Tutorials.”
- Go to “Select a Device Model.”
- Select “Apple” from the list.
- Search the list for “Apple eSIM Support—your phone model.”
- You can also use the search bar at the top of the page. Enter “eSIM support” and select the one that coincides with your phone model.
- Go to the “Tutorials” section. Expand the drop-down to reveal all the eSIM support topics.
Here are some indicative prepaid US eSIM card prices:
