Apple launched the iPhone lineup in 2022. Four Iphone in the iPhone 14 series are – iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple has first launched e-SIM models only in the US. So this means you can still buy iPhone 14 series phones in India and it will work here. Yes, you can still buy or have someone buy an iPhone 14 series phone from the US and it will work in India. But yes, there are certain pluses and minuses. Read to find out.
What e-SIM only iPhone series of meanings
Apple has removed the physical SIM card slot in the iPhone 14 lineup in the US. This means that iPhone 14 series phones sold in the US won’t have any physical trays for users to insert a SIM card in. These iPhones will only support eSIM. “iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models will be ready to activate with an eSIM. Note, these models cannot be activated with a physical SIM,” Apple said on its iPhone 14 order page.
Will e-SIM only iPhones work in India
Yes, all three major telecom service providers in India – AirtelReliance Jio and Vodafone – e-SIM support. And it’s been some years since they supported e-SIM. Apple’s support page that lists telecom carriers that support e-SIMs also has the names of all three listed. This means that if you buy an iPhone 14 from the US, it will work in India. But yes, make sure you only buy an unlocked iPhone.
Are there any disadvantages to receiving a new iPhone from the US
Yes and no. Which means there are both advantages and disadvantages of using an e-SIM-only iPhone. Firstly, since there is no physical SIM, you will have to resort to the help of your carrier to get your new iPhone running. You can’t just insert your SIM and get started. This process is quite simple. All three – Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio – have clearly listed how to activate your e-SIM on their websites. Two, anything stored on your physical SIM won’t be transferred (Contacts, SMS) etc. Three, you won’t be able to save Contacts or anything on the SIM. Four, only some telecom companies support “eSIM fast money transfer” to switch carriers. You need to check if the device you want to move to is supported. Although most major telecom companies support this feature. Fourth, switching devices is not an easy thing. Right now if your device stops working you can only change your real SIM and contact info, which won’t be possible. Fifth, when traveling, you will be required to use the services of an e-SIM-enabled provider. You cannot buy any local SIM from the airport and use it. This can mean higher roaming costs.
What are the advantages of e-SIM?
e-SIM technology provides a better quality connection. Call quality is comparatively better on devices running on e-SIM. There is also no change in corrosion or damage to the e-SIM. Two, e-SIMs are relatively more secure. As in the case of theft, the criminals first throw away the SIM. This will not be possible in phones running on e-SIM. Likewise, criminals will not be able to hide the location of a stolen phone with an e-SIM. It will not be easy to use a locked phone.
What e-SIM only iPhone series of meanings
Apple has removed the physical SIM card slot in the iPhone 14 lineup in the US. This means that iPhone 14 series phones sold in the US won’t have any physical trays for users to insert a SIM card in. These iPhones will only support eSIM. “iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models will be ready to activate with an eSIM. Note, these models cannot be activated with a physical SIM,” Apple said on its iPhone 14 order page.
Will e-SIM only iPhones work in India
Yes, all three major telecom service providers in India – AirtelReliance Jio and Vodafone – e-SIM support. And it’s been some years since they supported e-SIM. Apple’s support page that lists telecom carriers that support e-SIMs also has the names of all three listed. This means that if you buy an iPhone 14 from the US, it will work in India. But yes, make sure you only buy an unlocked iPhone.
Are there any disadvantages to receiving a new iPhone from the US
Yes and no. Which means there are both advantages and disadvantages of using an e-SIM-only iPhone. Firstly, since there is no physical SIM, you will have to resort to the help of your carrier to get your new iPhone running. You can’t just insert your SIM and get started. This process is quite simple. All three – Airtel, Vodafone and Reliance Jio – have clearly listed how to activate your e-SIM on their websites. Two, anything stored on your physical SIM won’t be transferred (Contacts, SMS) etc. Three, you won’t be able to save Contacts or anything on the SIM. Four, only some telecom companies support “eSIM fast money transfer” to switch carriers. You need to check if the device you want to move to is supported. Although most major telecom companies support this feature. Fourth, switching devices is not an easy thing. Right now if your device stops working you can only change your real SIM and contact info, which won’t be possible. Fifth, when traveling, you will be required to use the services of an e-SIM-enabled provider. You cannot buy any local SIM from the airport and use it. This can mean higher roaming costs.
What are the advantages of e-SIM?
e-SIM technology provides a better quality connection. Call quality is comparatively better on devices running on e-SIM. There is also no change in corrosion or damage to the e-SIM. Two, e-SIMs are relatively more secure. As in the case of theft, the criminals first throw away the SIM. This will not be possible in phones running on e-SIM. Likewise, criminals will not be able to hide the location of a stolen phone with an e-SIM. It will not be easy to use a locked phone.
