While Vodafone and Optus already offer eSIM support, Telstra’s support for the technology will arrive alongside the launch of the new iPhone, which means September 20. Telstra eSIM support

An eSIM is a digital SIM technology available on compatible devices. Simply download your eSIM profile using a QR code in your eSIM Card, and we’ll connect you to the Telstra mobile network.

If your device is dual SIM compatible, you can use a physical SIM as well as an eSIM, and make the most of two mobile numbers on one device. You can now get on a Telstra mobile plan without inserting a SIM card, and all you need is a compatible device to get started.

International variants of the Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL supported an eSIM, as well as the Pixel 3a range, while last year’s iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone XS Max all technically supported the eSIM, too, meaning there are few devices out in the wild that can already take this digital-only SIM card.

The full list of eSIM-capable smartphones and tablets supported by Telstra is: Telstra eSIM support

• iPhone 11 models
• iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR
• Apple iPad Pro 11
• Apple iPad Pro 12.9 (Gen 3)
• Apple iPad Air (Gen 3)
• Apple iPad Mini (Gen 5)
• Microsoft Surface Pro 5 LTE

Australian iPhones only offer one SIM slot regardless of how much you spend on the various models, so if you want to throw in a different SIM, be it for work or using an overseas data plan, you’ll probably need to install that SIM using a physical nano SIM card that you’ve received.