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Re:Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first... by vanilla_nut on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @07:16AM (#35054494)
I use Google Fi in the US, which offers (unlimited?) data-only SIMs for no cost in addition to my phone number-associated SIM.

What exactly did eSIM enable here? With dual SIM phones, you can even put one data SIM and one number SIM in a single phone at the same time. Plus it's simple and easy to move either SIM to any other SIM-compatible device at any time.

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Re:Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first... by World177 on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @07:32AM (#35054596)
> What exactly did eSIM enable here?

Some examples include

* Backup service in the event that an attacker gains access to your Google Fi account. A backup eSIM with data service for a year has pricing starting at like $2.

* Fast network access in other countries. As far as I know, Google Fi is a carrier in the United States, and does not include network access in other countries.

* Deprioritized on data? The ability to instantly buy a major carrier eSIM and have the data speeds back.

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Re:Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first... by tssva on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @07:45AM (#35054684)
> * Fast network access in other countries. As far as I know, Google Fi is a carrier in the United States, and does not include network access in other countries.

Google Fi offers network access in over 200 countries.

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Re:Qualcomm wants to replace eSIMs with iSIMs, has the first... by World177 on Tuesday March 07, 2023 @07:48AM (#35054706)
You are correct. [1] I just need to be more careful and cite literally everything I comment.

[1] https://fi.google.com/about/international-rates

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