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Udita Choudhary

Apple’s iPhone Air kills the SIM card: what this means for eSIM providers, telcos, and consumers

IPhone Air First Look.
  • Apple's newest iPhone Air has removed the SIM tray worldwide
  • Carriers must support eSIM onboarding and FAQs or risk losing customers
  • Currently only China Unicom supports eSIM for iPhone Air in China

It has been a busy week for Apple enthusiasts, with Apple unveiling the new iPhone 17 series. While the lineup offers plenty to unpack, the spotlight is on the iPhone Air being the thinnest iPhone ever and to go fully eSIM.

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