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What's an eSIM?

An eSIM compared to a Mini SIM, Micro SIM and Nano SIM

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

Is my device compatible?

Why switch to eSIM?

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

eSIM

An eSIM compatible device

Email address

An email address

WiFi

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.

Swap your SIM

Activate new eSIM numbers

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

Get in touch

Switch from eSIM to eSIM

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.

Find out how

FAQs

How do I activate a new eSIM?

Can I have eSIM activated on my smartwatch?

Can my QR code be used by anyone else?

Does the QR code only work on a Vodafone eSIM device?

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?

What happens if someone has deleted their eSIM profile by accident?

One of my employees has lost their phone, or it has been stolen, what shall I do?

One of my employees’ eSIM device has broken, what shall I do?

Can I port in a number from another network on eSIM?

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