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Apple Disables Cellular Plan Activation on iPad Using Apple SIM
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Apple Disables Cellular Plan Activation on iPad Using Apple SIM

Arnold Zafra · 10:41 AM EDT, Oct 3rd, 2022 · Add Comment

As of October 1, Apple SIM cards can no longer be used to activate cellular plans for iPads, requiring instead a physical SIM card or eSIM.

Apple Highlights Benefits of iPhone 14 eSIM While Traveling Abroad
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Apple Highlights Benefits of iPhone 14 eSIM While Traveling Abroad

Arnold Zafra · 12:50 PM EDT, Sep 15th, 2022 · 1 Comment

Apple recently outlined the benefits of the iPhone 14 eSIM for travelers, as U.S.-purchased iPhone 14 models lack a physical SIM card tray.

T-Mobile iPhone Users Plagued by iMessage Deactivation Due to eSim Bug
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T-Mobile iPhone Users Plagued by iMessage Deactivation Due to eSim Bug

Jeff Butts · 10:06 AM EDT, May 20th, 2022 · 2 Comments

T-Mobile iPhone users report an iMessage deactivation problem likely caused by an eSIM bug. Only switching to a physical SIM resolves it.

How to Use Dual SIM on Your iPhone
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How to Use Dual SIM on Your iPhone

Jeff Butts · 7:45 AM EST, Dec 14th, 2021 · 2 Comments

Your iPhone XR or newer supports two cellular plans at a time if you use dual SIM. Here’s how to set up Dual SIM and make the most of it.

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Video Tip

How To Find The Best eSIM for Traveling

Dave Hamilton & John F. Braun · 10:05 AM EDT, Oct 30th, 2021 · Add Comment

Find the best eSIM for your travels with eSIMdb from Mac Geek Gab 895.

Tips and Tricks for  Setting Up a New iPhone
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Tips and Tricks for Setting Up a New iPhone

Bob LeVitus · 1:22 PM EDT, Oct 7th, 2021 · Add Comment

After encountering migration hiccups with his new iPhone 13 Pro Max, Dr. Mac offers tips and advice to make your transition easier.

Video Tip

Get Data Easily While Traveling Using An eSIM!

Dave Hamilton & John F. Braun · 10:15 AM EDT, Aug 25th, 2021 · Add Comment

While traveling, use your eSIM for mobile data! Find out how in this Mac Geek Gab 885 Mini-Segment.

Try Out T-Mobile’s Network For Free With eSIM
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Try Out T-Mobile's Network For Free With eSIM

Andrew Orr · 3:10 PM EDT, Jun 29th, 2021 · Add Comment

T-Mobile is offering iPhone users a new way to test drive its network by downloading an app that installs an eSIM.

Belgian ISP Telenet Offers Apple Watch eSIM Support
Product News

Belgian ISP Telenet Offers Apple Watch eSIM Support

Andrew Orr · 3:59 PM EST, Nov 9th, 2020 · Add Comment

With its new Telenet One Number mobile plan, customers can add their Apple Watch’s eSIM to their plan starting November 13.

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iPhone 12 Dual SIM 5G to Arrive Later This Year in Update
Product News

iPhone 12 Dual SIM 5G to Arrive Later This Year in Update

Andrew Orr · 2:19 PM EDT, Oct 23rd, 2020 · Add Comment

iPhone 12 Dual SIM 5G using a physical SIM card and eSIM will arrive later this year in a software update.

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