4 reasons you should switch to eSIM, 3 reasons you should not in India
Last Updated: 2026-08-06 11:34:00
Getting an eSIM for your phone has its benefits and there are quite a few that we can highlight. But using the digital version of the SIM also comes with some limitations that tend to work against its usage.
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eSIM offers benefits but also has limitations.- Easier activation and enhanced security.
- Difficult to switch phones; not on all devices.
The eSIM market in India is still pretty nascent and not just because the feature is supported on premium phones. People find the whole exercise convenient or cumbersome in equal measure.
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You don’t carry or need a SIM card that goes inside the phone physically, something that Apple has done since the iPhone 14 and even the new iPhone Air model last year. So, if you have been sitting on the fence over switching to eSIM and wanted to understand both sides of having it, this piece should clear up all those doubts.
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Easier activation
eSIM connection is done digitally which means you can get it activated without heading over to a store. It’s process is also much quicker than waiting for a few hours to get the number working on your device. This is not only helpful in daily usage but also when you need a different connection while travelling abroad.
Dual SIM made better
If you want to set up dual connections on your phone, the eSIM option makes it easy to use a primary SIM and an eSIM for the second number. More importantly, you can seamlessly switch between the numbers. This is already available with a range of brands but still caters to a specific range.
Better safety
eSIMs are digital so you can never lose it like the regular SIM card and in case your phone is stolen, the thief cannot easily remove your profile like they would with a SIM card and try to reset the device for their own use.
Supported by big operators
People in India can get eSIM support for their devices from all the top operators available in the market.
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Tough to switch phones
This might be a privileged situation but for people who keep switching between phones, eSIMs are a bad idea. Not because of the technology but just how the process to set up an eSIM requires device linking which is very cumbersome to do every time. With the regular SIM card, you just have to take it out and plug it into the new device.
Not available to everyone
Most of the premium phones support eSIM technology and you don’t find it in the budget or even mid-range devices in the market. So if anyone even thinks of moving to eSIM, they will need to upgrade their phone as well.
Not ideal to use primary number
Phones are important for all the tasks. You make payments, order food and even book a cab. So, moving your main number to eSIM can become an issue, which is why the regular SIM is still the better option for most users.