Apple: iPhone 14 Supports Up to 8 eSIMs and Dual Active eSIMs
Apple is responding to concerns about the iPhone 14 US models dropping traditional SIM card slots for eSIMs with a new support document that tries to tout the various benefits.
The support document(Opens in a new window) is designed to address how many international travelers swap out their US cellular SIM cards for foriegn ones when they fly overseas. Apple’s decision to remove the traditional SIM card slot in the iPhone 14 caused many to fear it’ll become a hassle to switch cellular providers outside the US, or force them to pay expensive roaming fees.
Cupertino thinks otherwise. In the support document, Apple confirms the iPhone 14 can support up to eight eSIMs, which is the same for product models going back to iPhone XS. In addition, both the iPhone 14 and earlier iPhone 13 models can have two eSIMs active(Opens in a new window) at the same time.
“This could, for example, include one eSIM for your home and another eSIM for the place you're visiting,” Apple adds. “You can swap which of your stored eSIMs are active simply by changing your selections in Settings. This might be helpful if you travel regularly to the same places.”
The eSIM-only approach also means all your electronic SIM cards are stored in one place: your phone. “With eSIM, you don't need to obtain, carry, and swap physical SIM cards (which can also be lost), or wait for them to arrive by mail,” the company adds.
The document goes on to offer instructions on how an iPhone 14 owner can sign up for an eSIM from foriegn and international cellular providers. “Many carriers offer prepaid options that you can purchase from the carriers' websites or apps before you arrive,” Apple notes. “Carriers will provide steps for how to activate your eSIM
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