One of the significant innovations that are made in shaping the future of mobile network is the introduction of eSIM. This blog post will provide a comparison on the eSIM and traditional SIM card. It also highlights the challenges, advantages and the way in eSIM change the way in which consumer use their mobile phone. To get more insights on the global eSIM industry kindly visit to report published by Coherent Market Insights.
What is an eSIM?
This eSIM is type of digital SIM cards that is built into the device directly. It also helps in eliminating the need of physical SIM cards. It allows the users to activate a cellular plan without inserting and swapping out physical SIM card. eSIM use is becoming more popular in the smartwaches, smartphone, and other connected devices. It also offers a wide of array of consumer benefits.
eSIM vs Traditional SIM: Key Difference
Physical vs. Digital
The most common difference between eSIM and a traditional SIM is the physical card, on the other eSIM is entirely digital. The traditional SIM cards are inserted into the phone, while eSIM are embedded into the device.
Traditional SIM Card:
- These are physical
- These are swapped between the devices manually
- Physically removed and inserted
eSIM:
- No physical card needed
- Integrated into the device hardware
- Need QR code and carrier app
Switching between Carriers:
Biggest challenges that are faced with the traditional SIM in switching carriers. The person need to physically remove the old SIM card and insert a new one change network and carriers. It is considered as a time consuming and cumbersome process.
eSIM for consumers it will switch the carriers easily. The user can activate the new plan on the eSIM enabled devices remotely, without any need to physical change in SIM card. The makes it more convenient for the people who frequently switch mobile providers or travel internationally.
Multiple Plans on One Device
The major advantage of eSIM is its ability to store multiple carriers profile on same devices. Traditional SIM card only support one activation plan at same time, on the other hand eSIM allows the user to switch between multiple carriers and service plan without swapping physical cards.
This new feature will be proved helpful for the travellers who want to switch between the local and the international networks for users. Those users who prefer to keep personal and work number separate without carrying two phones.
Space Efficiency and Design Flexibility
eSIM are small in size and allow the manufacturers to save space in the device. It can also lead to thin design and more room for other components such as additional features and large batteries.
eSIM vs physical SIM card will highlights the way in which consumer for eSIM and how contribute to the sleeker devices with long battery lifespan. If the SIM card tray is removed then it enables the manufacturers to optimize the internal space and provide greater flexibility in designing mobile devices.
