Summary
Apple's newest iPhone Air operates solely with an eSIM, marking a shift away from traditional physical SIM cards. This change suggests a future where eSIMs become more common, allowing easier network switching and reducing the use of plastic.
Key Facts
- The iPhone Air is the first global iPhone to have only an eSIM option.
- eSIMs enable users to switch networks or plans without needing to change a physical SIM card.
- Other iPhone models still have traditional SIM card slots in most countries.
- eSIMs can lead to larger batteries by saving internal phone space and reduce environmental impact by eliminating plastic SIM cards.
- Analysts predict widespread adoption of eSIMs, with 1.3 billion smartphones using them by the end of 2024.
- By 2030, it is expected that 3.1 billion smartphones will use eSIMs.
- eSIMs may change customer interactions with mobile providers, reducing the need for in-store visits.
- The technology shift could pose challenges for people less comfortable with new technology.
