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Re:eSIM was supposed to replace SIM cards, but carriers turn... by ButlerianJihad on Monday July 20, 2026 @06:30PM (#48985688)
I'm sorry but what in bloody hell is a "physical eSIM"?
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Re:eSIM was supposed to replace SIM cards, but carriers turn... by minetest2048 on Monday July 20, 2026 @06:35PM (#48985731)
I'm also curious about this.. its a reprogrammable physical SIM using the same standard as eSIM: https://www.9esim.com/en
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Re:eSIM was supposed to replace SIM cards, but carriers turn... by dgellow on Tuesday July 21, 2026 @01:32PM (#48995478)
Oh that’s really cool
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Re:eSIM was supposed to replace SIM cards, but carriers turn... by slaw on Monday July 20, 2026 @06:35PM (#48985725)
it looks like regular sim card, but doesn't have any profiles build in. It is an adapter for phones without eSIM capability to use eSIMs.
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