New eSIM technology—embedded in smartphones and tablets—is now available to Vodafone Business Customers. Most flagship devices are now dual SIM, having both an eSIM and a physical SIM, with increasingly more devices adopting it due to its convenience.
What's an eSIM?
An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a tiny chip installed in your device that connects to the mobile network, similar to a physical SIM.
It cannot be physically removed or replaced
During set up, an eSIM profile is loaded onto your device through an internet connection
The eSIM profile contains the same information previously stored on a physical SIM
No more plastic SIM cards required—more flexibility, less logistics
Changing is easy as we send your eSIM straight to your inbox
eSIMs are reusable, so you can change or upgrade your devices without a SIM swap
Keep your business number and personal number on the same device
What you need to get an eSIM
An eSIM compatible device
An email address
Internet access (WiFi) to connect your device
We will send you an email with an activation code (QR code). Just follow the instructions in the email to activate the eSIM and you’re all set.
Is your device eSIM compatible?
Find out if your device can operate with eSIM with our list of compatible devices.
iPhone
iPhone 13 Pro Max (dual eSIM)
iPhone 13 Pro (dual eSIM)
iPhone 13 (dual eSIM)
iPhone 13 mini (dual eSIM)
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone SE 2020
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XR
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPad
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
iPad 10.2 inch (7th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation) (2019)
iPad mini (5th generation) (2019)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
Samsung
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy S21+
Galaxy S21
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy S20 Ultra
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20
Galaxy Z Flip
Google
Pixel 5
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4
Pixel 3a XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 3
Huawei
P40 Pro
OPPO
Find X3 Pro
Apple
iPhone
iPhone 13 Pro Max (dual eSIM)
iPhone 13 Pro (dual eSIM)
iPhone 13 (dual eSIM)
iPhone 13 mini (dual eSIM)
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone SE 2020
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11
iPhone XR
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XS
iPad
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9 inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11 inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11 inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 11 inch (1st generation)
iPad 10.2 inch (7th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation) (2019)
iPad mini (5th generation) (2019)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
Android
Samsung
Galaxy S21 Ultra
Galaxy S21+
Galaxy S21
Galaxy Note20
Galaxy S20 Ultra
Galaxy S20+
Galaxy S20
Galaxy Z Flip
Google
Pixel 5
Pixel 4a
Pixel 4
Pixel 3a XL
Pixel 3a
Pixel 3 XL
Pixel 3
Other
Huawei
P40 Pro
OPPO
Find X3 Pro
Get started with eSIM
Switch your numbers to
eSIM
For security reasons, a SIM swap to eSIM can only be requested by the company’s authorised contact. Swapping to an eSIM will stop the physical SIM from working.
Get in touch or talk to your account manager today to activate your new eSIM numbers. Remember to always check your devices are eSIM capable. Corporate Customers can use Vodafone Corporate Online
Reuse the QR code to move a number from one eSIM device to another. No SIM swap required. Just delete the old eSIM profile and scan the QR code on the new device.
We need an email address for each eSIM, where we send the QR code. It can be sent either:
Directly to the eSIM user to activate, if individual emails are provided, or;
To a company admin email, if a centralised address is preferred. The email owner will distribute the eSIMs/QR codes within the organisation
The rest of the steps are simple, just follow the email instructions by connecting the device to the internet or WiFi first.
We will send you all the newly allocated numbers as they are needed in the activation process.
Can I have eSIM activated on my smartwatch?
While smartwatches like the Apple Watch and others have an eSIM, they operate differently from phones and tablets, being designed as companion devices connected to a primary number/device.
Currently we are not supporting smartwatches connected to a business number for customers with more than 10 employees.
Can my QR code be used by anyone else?
No, the eSIM connection is secured. The QR code will not work while the eSIM is active on another device. Once the eSIM is deleted from one device, the QR code can be reused to download the eSIM on another.
Does the QR code only work on a Vodafone eSIM device?
No, the QR code can be scanned on any eSIM device, provided it is unlocked. Devices from other operators must be unlocked first to activate the eSIM.
I am a company admin user and I have received all QR codes. How do I know which QR code must be sent to each employee?
You should be able to identify the numbers using the 4 visible digits displayed in the activation email’s subject.
What happens if someone has deleted their eSIM profile by accident?
The same QR code can be used to download the eSIM on the device again.
Lost your QR code? Get your company’s authorised contact to call our customer services on 191, and they can resend it.
One of my employees has lost their phone, or it has been stolen, what shall I do?
Please call us to report the lost or stolen phone so we can block the Vodafone eSIM number; this will make the old QR code unusable. A SIM swap can then be requested through Swap your SIM – either to a physical SIM or another eSIM.
Other connections to different networks on the lost device (if existent) will have to be reported to the respective providers.
One of my employees’ eSIM device has broken, what shall I do?
They should always delete the eSIM profile first before returning the device to be repaired. For help on how to do this, please read the relevant device guide
There are two options to use the number while waiting for the device to be fixed:
Move the eSIM onto another eSIM device by reusing the QR code; or
If the device is unusable and profile cannot be deleted, request a SIM swap to a physical SIM or another eSIM through Swap your SIM
Can I port in a number from another network on eSIM?
Yes, we can port in numbers from other networks on eSIM.
1 to 9 employees
Give us a call to find out what we can do to help your business reach its full potential.