eSIMs are now available (for free!) for new plans 📱

BlueAardvark470

Sorry lol just a habit. Can you move ESIMS to a new device? Let’s say I got a new iPhone. How would I move my ESIM to the new phone?

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@BlueAardvark470 said:
Sorry lol just a habit. Can you move ESIMS to a new device? Let’s say I got a new iPhone. How would I move my ESIM to the new phone?

Hi, the latest news was that you had to go through a SIM and request a new eSIM because it couldn't be done from eSIM to eSIM at FIZZ.

@Whizz possible to read this.

Bois_3ISKD

@BlueAardvark470 said:
Sorry lol just a habit. Can you move ESIMS to a new device? Let’s say I got a new iPhone. How would I move my ESIM to the new phone?

See point 6 of the following FAQ
https://fizz.ca/en/faq/install-and-activate-esim

"In fact, an eSIM cannot be transferred from one phone to another the same way as a physical SIM card, for example. You need to change your SIM by going to your account under My plans > Manage my plan > Change my SIM, select install and activate an eSIM. You then install the new eSIM on your new phone and activate it with your existing mobile plan."

MobileFizzer_VBMV6

You can have Fizz issue a new eSim for a new phone directly now, no physical sim required. Just go https://zone.fizz.ca/dce/customer-ui-prod/account/plan -> Manage my plan -> Change my sim and follow the instructions.

However, it still requires Fizz to issue a new eSim, which may be subject to an identity verification process and subject to rate limiting. When I was with Freedom before, you could only do this once per billing cycle, which was extremely annoying when I once found out that a new phone I bought was defective and had to be returned a day after I had already transferred my eSim to said phone. Not sure what the limitation is with Fizz (if any) but, in general, I stick with my statement:

• If you switch between multiple sims on the same phone often, eSim is the way to go.
• If you move the same line & plan between different phones often, stick with a physical sim.
• If you use dual-sim on the same phone constantly, your choice of esim vs. physical maybe limited by what your phone can do and what type of sim is available from the "other" carrier. Some Android phones can't do dual eSim for example, only one eSim + one physical. So, the best choice depends on your individual use case there.

If you don't do any of these things, it doesn't really matter too much. The physical sim is easier to handle once active, on the other hand, an eSim offers instant activation without spending the time to go to a store or wait the extra few days for a physical sim to be shipped to you.

BlueAardvark470

Ok thank you everyone for the valuable information!

bjlockie

Is an esim any different than a physical sim?

1. Can't store contacts on them.

Alexsolo

@Whizz said:
If you or someone you know is looking to activate a new mobile plan, know that we now offer eSIMs. The eSIM is free and as soon as you order it, you can install and activate it.  
 Already have an existing mobile plan with Fizz? You’ll be able to swap your physical SIM card for an eSIM in the very near future. Stay tuned! 
By the way, if your phone is not compatible with eSIMs, you can still get a physical SIM card online, or from one of our partner stores. 

When will eSIM swaps for existing customers begin?

MobileFizzer_VBMV6

They already did. You can change to an eSim right now.

rakibul

Does eSIM have a complementary physical SIM card?

MobileFizzer_VBMV6

No. It is an either / or choice.

Lucle

This is good news, I've been waiting for it for a long time!

Drizzt

I very like eSim, much easier to get acces when you have the right phone!