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eSIM only is a hassle when traveling (alien.top)
submitted 2 years ago by Speaker_Chance@alien.top to c/apple@hardware.watch
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I was afraid of this, when I bought my 15PM. Traveled to Chile, and what would have been a quick transaction at the Entel store ended in disappointment. Apparently you need a Chilean ID to purchase an eSIM. Fortunately, I brought a pixel 3 I can hotspot, and takes a nano sim, but it’s something of a hassle. My only regret so far.

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[–] DataSnaek@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

SIM cards feel like an extremely dated concept. You need a random bit of plastic to authenticate yourself with an online service? It’s just that the infrastructure around eSIM hasn’t really caught up to the point where they are as convenient as SIM cards, but we will get there.

[–] Gullible_Eagle4280@alien.top 1 points 2 years ago

I didn't realize how much of a pita an esim would be until I had to use one (I bought a U.S. Iphone esim only). So until they are way more ubiquitous I will most likely go back to a phone that uses regular sim cards.