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frater_secessus [definitions] 		communication:internet:esims [2025/09/30 18:18] (current)
frater_secessus [pro tips] IMEI
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   *    they facilitate transferring the eSIM to a different device   *    they facilitate transferring the eSIM to a different device
  
-You will have to use mail or a store to procure the physical eSIM but after that it will be used over the internet like a regular eSIM module in a phone.+You will have to use mail or a store to procure the physical eSIM but after that it will be used over the internet like a regular eSIM module in a phone.  Physical eSIMs can be bought from: 
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 +  * [[https://amzn.to/4gGPU35|GL-iNet]] (intended for use in compatible GL-iNet routers, about 8 profiles) 
 +  * [[https://amzn.to/48yRNg0|EIOTCLUB]] 9 profile slots. 
 +  * 9esim - [[https://amzn.to/3VDj3Te|v0 card]] holds 15 profiles, [[https://amzn.to/4myy6ID|v3 card]] holds 50 profiles.  
 +  * perhaps better to avoid: [[https://esim.5ber.com/order?language=en-US|5ber]] and   [[https://esim.me/|eSIMme]] which charge extra for normal features like profile downloads and moving eSIM card to new device. 
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 The main disadvantage of eSIMs in general is an internet connection is required to get the eSIM profile downloaded. A bit of a Catch-22 if one didn’t plan ahead. For this reason the makers of physical eSIM cards often preload it with just enough data((refillable, albeit expensive)) to get you through the purchase and activation. The main disadvantage of eSIMs in general is an internet connection is required to get the eSIM profile downloaded. A bit of a Catch-22 if one didn’t plan ahead. For this reason the makers of physical eSIM cards often preload it with just enough data((refillable, albeit expensive)) to get you through the purchase and activation.
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-You can buy from one company or mix-and-match to find the best fit for a particular use.  +You can buy from one company or mix-and-match to find the best fit for a particular use.  Providers known to work with the GL-iNet ecosystem listed in [[https://forum.gl-inet.com/t/carriers-supported-by-gl-inet-physical-esim/54164|this thread]].
  
   * **popular sellers**    * **popular sellers** 
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     * plans with **multiple country coverage** tends to be more expensive by the GB.  Global plans would be most expensive, then multi-country, then single-country being the cheapest.  So if you will only be in one country focus on single-country plans.      * plans with **multiple country coverage** tends to be more expensive by the GB.  Global plans would be most expensive, then multi-country, then single-country being the cheapest.  So if you will only be in one country focus on single-country plans. 
     * practice [[communication:bandwidth_conservation|bandwidth conservation]] to use less data.  Then you can reduce the amount of GB you buy on your plan.      * practice [[communication:bandwidth_conservation|bandwidth conservation]] to use less data.  Then you can reduce the amount of GB you buy on your plan. 
 +  * physical eSims are effectively unusable with eSim providers that require **an IMEI** for provisioning.((https://www.reddit.com/r/eSIMs/comments/1ntv9lx/9esim_v3_imei/ngxb2bv/))  
  
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