eSIMs are now available (for free!) for new plans 📱
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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.
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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?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."
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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.
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Ok thank you everyone for the valuable information!
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Is an esim any different than a physical sim?
- Can't store contacts on them.
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@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?
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They already did. You can change to an eSim right now.
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Does eSIM have a complementary physical SIM card?
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No. It is an either / or choice.
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This is good news, I've been waiting for it for a long time!
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I very like eSim, much easier to get acces when you have the right phone!
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game changer for sure!
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Happy to hear this amazing news! 😊
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@Wolframium42 said:
This is amazing news!! I've been waiting for eSIMs for a while, stoked to see they're being implemented!Why would someone replace a physical sim with an esim?
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Why would someone replace a physical sim with an esim?
To use dual-sim functionality on current midlevel to highend phones. These typically support only one physical sim + esim. And some even move to esim only, like the new iPhone Air.
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@MobileFizzer_VBMV6 said:
Why would someone replace a physical sim with an esim?
To use dual-sim functionality on current midlevel to highend phones. These typically support only one physical sim + esim. And some even move to esim only, like the new iPhone Air.
I had 1 physical sim and 2 esims on my phone (but I think I could only have 1 esim active).
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This is good but sounds like there's still work to be done
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had 1 physical sim and 2 esims on my phone (but I think I could only have 1 esim active).
Correct. You can only have up to 2 sims active at the same time. All such phones support 1 physical + 1 esim, some (Apple, Pixel) also support 2 esims at the same time.
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@Fizzis LZ3XO said:
I hope it will be possible to switch my eSIM to the new phone by then!You can't get another esim when you get a new phone?
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Yes possible to transfert.
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Pretty useful in the case of a broken and/or stolen phone!
And I've had the two situations to deal with with my father's phone in a span of 2 months lol
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Awesome ^^
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@Mastweb said:
Pretty useful in the case of a broken and/or stolen phone!Agree, an eSIM is so much more practical.
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I used to use a regular SIM, but I got a new phone this summer and figured it was a good time to switch to eSIM. So far, I’m loving it—the only catch is you’ve got to be careful not to wipe it when resetting your phone.
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Is it possible to swap physical SIM card for an eSIM now?
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@shogun said:
Is it possible to swap physical SIM card for an eSIM now?Yes, it is possible now
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@shogun said:
Is it possible to swap physical SIM card for an eSIM now?Yes and it seem more secure (even with a password on the physical SIM)
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"eSIMs are more secure than physical SIM cards because they cannot be physically removed, stolen, or cloned, but they are not immune to cyberthreats. Benefits include enhanced protection against theft and remote eSIM use. However, it is crucial to protect your device from malware, phishing, or by using a VPN and antivirus, as a breach can expose the eSIM profile."
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@Bois_3ISKD said:
@shogun said:
Is it possible to swap physical SIM card for an eSIM now?Yes, it is possible now
Good to know, thanks
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@Fizz_Code_FRERG said:
@shogun said:
Is it possible to swap physical SIM card for an eSIM now?Yes and it seem more secure (even with a password on the physical SIM)
I hope I may get a eSIM adapted phone soon
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Thank you.
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Free? What a good deal! 😎
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@yuzumi said:
Free? What a good deal! 😎Indeed, good deal
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Time to switch for ESims.
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Thank you so much for this news!!!!
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Good news.
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Worked well0
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Was it not always free? I joined last year and didn't pay for an esim.
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Great! And you can also switch from physical to esim! Thank you Fizz!
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E sim is best
No need to go to store
Just download at home and it's Free0 -
Hey thanks0
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I've seen online that there is a way to buy a sim card that convert your non esim phone to a esim phone compatible. Do you know if this new thing would work with the esim fizz activation thing ? Let's say I want to try to port with actual phone number linked to a physical sim card to an esim (a true esim or esim converter) can I keep the same phone number ? How does this switch between sim plan and esim plan goes ? Is there any fees ? Do I need to buy a new plan ?
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Yes, you can convert your current Fizz number (physical SIM) to a Fizz eSIM, for free, without changing your plan, and keeping exactly the same number.
However: “SIM cards that add eSIM to a non-compatible phone” will not work with Fizz.0 -
I think, they are asking about ordering an eSim profile and then install it on an eSim-to-physical-sim converter sim card to used on phones without eSim functionality. Not sure, if that has been tested. I've done this with two brands of travel esims and one overseas local carrier and those all worked.
Haven't tried with Fizz, because, well, if I want Fizz on a physical sim, I can just buy a Fizz physical sim card. Much cheaper than them converter sims
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@MobileFizzer_VBMV6 said:
I think, they are asking about ordering an eSim profile and then install it on an eSim-to-physical-sim converter sim card to used on phones without eSim functionality. Not sure, if that has been tested. I've done this with two brands of travel esims and one overseas local carrier and those all worked.Haven't tried with Fizz, because, well, if I want Fizz on a physical sim, I can just buy a Fizz physical sim card. Much cheaper than them converter sims
Yes but if you are planning to travel and use ''other'' provider that are cheaper around the world it's worth it!
But the real question is more about if I switch to Esim/physical esim convertier, would it count as a ''new customer'' on fizz?
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No, Convert SIM to eSIM or Esim to SIM this is the same people and number.
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@GrenadineSucrée said:
But the real question is more about if I switch to Esim/physical esim convertier, would it count as a ''new customer'' on fizz?
If you are an existing customer with Fizz and you want to switch your existing number from physical sim to eSim, then no, you would not be considered a new customer. That's merely a replacement (e)sim card.
If you are porting your number from another carrier to Fizz or you create a new plan and number with Fizz, even if you already have other Fizz plan(s), then that counts as a "new customer" that qualifies for the discovery discount.
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This is great news!0
