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Any news on eSIMs in Ireland?

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    #212
    wassie
    Registered Users Posts: 3,264 ✭✭✭wassie


    The Revolut esim is data only plan. i.e. no voice calls/sms included.

    Obviously fine for calls over the internet eg Whatsapp, Signal, Facetime etc.

    But if you need to get sms for 2FA codes for logins such as banking, email etc, you will also need another sim, although there generally there is no cost to receive these when roaming.



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    #213
    PH0NER
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭PH0NER


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121856614#Comment_121856614

    Revolut is offering eSIMs through 1GLOBAL (previously Truphone). They've always been one of the pricier global eSIM apps in my experience. It's a data-only eSIM, so basically only good for roaming or if you need a different mobile network domestically for rare occasions.



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    #214
    PH0NER
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭PH0NER


    Does anyone have insider info as to when Eir will launch eSIMs? I’m tempted to switch to Eir’s fibre with the €9.99 SIM add-on, but can’t with my US model iPhone.



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    #215
    RetroEncabulator
    Registered Users Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭RetroEncabulator


    I know Eir are due to launch some new website / apps so I assume the eSIM launch might tie to that. No idea when tho.



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    #216
    PH0NER
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭PH0NER


    Their new website launched a couple weeks ago! I chatted both Eir and GoMo recently and both support reps said eSIM wasn’t a planned feature. I highly doubt that.



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    #217
    RetroEncabulator
    Registered Users Posts: 1,298 ✭✭✭RetroEncabulator


    It's possible they just won't ever launch them I suppose. Better off switching networks than waiting around for years.



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    #218
    Stary
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Stary


    I converted my SIM number to an eSim today with Vodafone business. Painless and straightforward with the assistance from the chat representative. I want to add in a second number to my phone so that I can use it for personal and business use. Its an iPhone 14 pro max and locked in with VF.

    Do I have to order an second business SIM (voice and Data) from vodafone or can I pick any type (prepay and PAYG, personal/business)?

    I used an Airalo eSim recently when travelling to Canada and it worked well for data.

    Any suggestions?



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    #219
    Tech_Head
    Registered Users Posts: 318 ✭✭Tech_Head


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122063174#Comment_122063174

    Any type of SIM will work, just as if it was the only SIM in the phone.
    Check that your handset is actually locked to Vodafone first and check if they can unlock it for you - I’ve a Vodafone 15 Pro and they unlocked it right away when I applied online.


    I have Vodafone Personal and Business, but can just as easily have a 3 and a Vodafone. You can have the second SIM as physical or eSIM too (at least on iPhone) - your choice.



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    #220
    Stary
    Registered Users Posts: 32 ✭Stary


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122064294#Comment_122064294

    Great advice..so, the trick here is to get the phone unlocked. Thanks!



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