In January 2024, Telus, a Canadian telecommunications company, announced the launch of eSIM carrier activation for iPhone. This new feature allows Telus customers to activate a new line of service directly on their iPhone using an eSIM, eliminating the need for a physical SIM card. Telus eSIM Carrier Activation on iPhone

The feature is available to Telus and Koodo customers with a compatible iPhone running iOS 17.2 or later.

There are two ways to take advantage of eSIM carrier activation:

1. When purchasing a new iPhone from Telus, customers can select eSIM at checkout, and Telus will digitally send the eSIM to the iPhone during the initial setup process.

2. Bringing an existing iPhone: Customers can bring their existing, compatible iPhone to a Telus retail location and activate an eSIM on a new line within minutes. To do this, they will need to enter the EID (Electronic Device ID) of their device.

ESIM Carrier Activation is the latest eSIM innovation from Telus. In November 2023, the carrier launched an online eSIM management tool that allows customers to transfer their number to a new eSIM, convert a physical SIM to eSIM, and more.

Here are some of the benefits of eSIM carrier activation: Telus eSIM Carrier Activation on iPhone

• Convenience: Customers can activate a new line of service quickly and easily without having to visit a Telus store or wait for a physical SIM card to be delivered.
• Portability: Customers can easily switch between carriers by activating a new eSIM on their iPhone.
• Reduced environmental impact: eSIMs do not require the production or disposal of physical SIM cards, which can help to reduce the carrier’s environmental impact.

Overall, eSIM carrier activation is a convenient and environmentally friendly way for Telus customers to activate a new line of service on their iPhones.

The following carriers in Canada support Apple’s eSIM Carrier Activation feature: Bell, Eastlink, Koodo, Lucky Mobile, SaskTel, Telus, and Virgin Plus.

Here are some indicative prepaid eSIM card prices for Canada from a few of the best eSIM companies:

BNESIM

Canada

1 GB - no exp. -  €4.70

3 GB - no exp. - €13.70

10 GB - no exp. - €42.30

AIRALO*

Canada

1 GB - 7 days - €5.52

3 GB - 30 days - €13.79

10 GB - 30 days - €16.55

UBIGI

Canada

1 GB - 7 days - €14.00

3 GB - 30 days - €29.00

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Nomad

Canada

1 GB - 7 days - €5.52

3 GB - 15 days - €11.00

10 GB - 30 days - €27.50

aloSIM

Canada

 1 GB - 7 days - €5.52
 
3 GB - 30 days - €13.79

10 GB - 30 days- €32.18
 

InstaBridge 

Canada

1 GB - 7 days - €3.73
 
3 GB - 15 days - €8.73

10 GB - 30 days- €23.90
 

Yoho Mobile

Canada 

1 GB - 30 days - €5.06 

3 GB - 30 days - €11.95

10 GB -30 days- €32.18

eTravelSIM 

Canada

1 GB - 30 days - €4.14

4 GB - 30 days - €6.89

10 GB - 30 days - €11.85 

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