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Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

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Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

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I like the initiative and I’m not against experimenting, it’s fun. But why would you ever want an eSIM in a SIM device, I’d assume it’s more often the other way around

Simply there are more eSIM providers than traditional SIM ones, so there's more competition and lower prices. That alone is enough.

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#12
post #6
post #2

I like the initiative and I’m not against experimenting, it’s fun. But why would you ever want an eSIM in a SIM device, I’d assume it’s more often the other way around

You may find yourself in that situation if you have a device that only supports SIMs, and you can't use any of the cheap travel esim providers with it. For travel, you would replace your local SIM with the 9eSIM, and be able to switch providers depending on destination. The difference can be huge in some countries, where a local provider's travel plan can be 30 to 50 USD, while a equivalent on an ESIM provider is jus…

I have not yet traveled to a place that doesn't have cheap prepaid SIM on the Airport, or some Internet cafes.

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

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post #6
post #2

I like the initiative and I’m not against experimenting, it’s fun. But why would you ever want an eSIM in a SIM device, I’d assume it’s more often the other way around

You may find yourself in that situation if you have a device that only supports SIMs, and you can't use any of the cheap travel esim providers with it. For travel, you would replace your local SIM with the 9eSIM, and be able to switch providers depending on destination. The difference can be huge in some countries, where a local provider's travel plan can be 30 to 50 USD, while a equivalent on an ESIM provider is jus…

Currently traveling, and the savings are real. Although in this case it’s the opposite: travel eSIMs rates are about $80 for data for 30 days, whereas a cheap local prepaid SIM card is $8-16 (but with no eSIM option)

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

#14
post #2

I like the initiative and I’m not against experimenting, it’s fun. But why would you ever want an eSIM in a SIM device, I’d assume it’s more often the other way around

Yep, it isn't as if there aren't cheap pre-paid throway SIM available as well.

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

#15
post #2

I like the initiative and I’m not against experimenting, it’s fun. But why would you ever want an eSIM in a SIM device, I’d assume it’s more often the other way around

I got a second hand mobile router with SIM support, but very good hardware for 50$. I ordered a Esim adapter SIM for $20 and just switch to the cheapest network wherever I am.

Easily saved $300 to a comparable device with Esim support.

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

#16
post #13
post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You may find yourself in that situation if you have a device that only supports SIMs, and you can't use any of the cheap travel esim providers with it. For travel, you would replace your local SIM with the 9eSIM, and be able to switch providers depending on destination. The difference can be huge in some countries, where a local provider's travel plan can be 30 to 50 USD, while a equivalent on an ESIM provider is jus…

Currently traveling, and the savings are real. Although in this case it’s the opposite: travel eSIMs rates are about $80 for data for 30 days, whereas a cheap local prepaid SIM card is $8-16 (but with no eSIM option)

Out of curiosity: where are you traveling with data that expensive?

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

#17
post #2

I like the initiative and I’m not against experimenting, it’s fun. But why would you ever want an eSIM in a SIM device, I’d assume it’s more often the other way around

Well, one nice thing is that a device like this allows you to use the services that are trying to lock you with an eSIM in the same way that you use a normal consumer friendly SIM.

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

#18
post #12
post #6

Earlier quoted context omitted.

You may find yourself in that situation if you have a device that only supports SIMs, and you can't use any of the cheap travel esim providers with it. For travel, you would replace your local SIM with the 9eSIM, and be able to switch providers depending on destination. The difference can be huge in some countries, where a local provider's travel plan can be 30 to 50 USD, while a equivalent on an ESIM provider is jus…

I have not yet traveled to a place that doesn't have cheap prepaid SIM on the Airport, or some Internet cafes.

Cheap is very subjective. There is always a way cheaper Esim option, especially if you have high usage.

Not the common Esim provider spamming all of Google. But you often find local Esim resellers for local networks.

Writing this from my Caravan WiFi, with a small streaming computer, 2 mobiles and a laptop using about 250 GB a month :)

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

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post #16
post #13

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Currently traveling, and the savings are real. Although in this case it’s the opposite: travel eSIMs rates are about $80 for data for 30 days, whereas a cheap local prepaid SIM card is $8-16 (but with no eSIM option)

Out of curiosity: where are you traveling with data that expensive?

The service is called Holafly, it was advertised on the plane, and my travel mate bought it without hesitating (because of the convenience of an eSIM, even though they didn’t get a local number)

Re: Using eSIMs with devices that only have a physical SIM slot via a 9eSIM SIM car

#20
This is neat. I’ve only heard about ESTK [0] and sysmoEUICC by sysmocom [1].

ESTK supports a couple neat features, like cloud provisioning of profiles [2] (which makes it possible to add eSIM profiles on iPhone, too, not just Android).

[0]: https://estk.me/

[1]: https://shop.sysmocom.de/sysmoEUICC1-eUICC-for-consumer-eSIM...

[2]: https://docs.estk.me/manual/download/cloud-enhance/index.htm...

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