Verizon begins activating eSIM lines on iPhones with Dual SIM
Verizon has officially begun activating eSIM lines on iPhone XR, XS and XS Max, allowing users to integrate two separate phone numbers with their compatible device.
Verizon eSIM support coming December 7, says leaked memo
An internal Verizon memo leaked today alleges that the carrier will begin recognizing iPhone XS and XR eSIM activations starting this Friday, December 7.
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Hands-on with iPhone XS Max with physical dual SIMs — a huge bonus when buying in Hong Kong
A dual-SIM iPhone was way down the list of features wanted by most buyers, so it was a surprise to hear Phil Schiller say during the September Apple keynote that the two newest iPhones would have both an eSIM and regular nano-SIM slot for phones sold globally — except in one particular region.
Dual-SIM phones have long been a big deal in China, which has a confusing labyrinth of phone plans depending on which village or town you’re in and what plan you sign up for. It’s been common for Chinese people to swap SIMs depending on who they’re calling or where they happen to be, and dual-SIM models by Huawei, Oppo and others have sold well for just this reason.
Verizon memo says Dual SIM and eSIM rollout to start in early December
Dual SIM is one of the big new features for the iPhone XS and iPhone XR and it was technically enabled with iOS 12.1. However, the big US carriers held back on supporting Dual SIM activations due to various reasons.
In an internal memo shared with 9to5Mac, Verizon is telling its employees that it now expects to launch Dual SIM activations for eSIM and physical SIMs in early December.
Apple outlines Dual SIM support on iPhone Xs, coming in a future update to iOS 12
A new support document from Apple details all information regarding Dual SIM support for iPhone Xs and iPhone Xs Max. It goes through how to set it up, and when it will be available. The document also walks us through how to set up an eSIM as your primary phone number.
Dual SIM Cover gives the iPhone 4 two phone numbers
A company called Vaveliero has developed an iPhone 4 case that gives you easy access to two different mobile accounts.
The kit replaces the iPhone 4’s microSIM tray with an external dual SIM adapter to give the iPhone 4 the capabilities of using two phone accounts from two different carriers. The external SIM is attached inside of the case, making the extra SIM appear like it isn’t even there. The two numbers can be switched in the settings or set on a timer to change as you wish.
Unfortunately, both can’t be used at the same time. We’re also uncertain from the literature if you need to be unlocked to use this with non-supported networks. Vaveliero operates in Europe where locking phones and other douchebaggery is frowned upon. Perhaps in the US, this could be used for a separate AT&T Work and personal account.
There had been some sketchy rumors that the iPhone 5 would do this natively but we’re doubtful Apple has anything like this cooked up.
This case works with UMTS, HSDPA, WCDMA, GSM, GPRS, and EDGE. Head on past the break for more images.
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