
Many smartphones currently support eSIMs, and the number keeps growing over time. The number of eSIM-connected smartphones surged from 144 million in 2022 to nearly 600 million in 2024. If this exponential growth continues, most smartphones will become eSIM-compatible within a decade or two.
So, what’s an eSIM, and why do you need one? What are its advantages over conventional SIM cards, and which smartphones support them? This guide will answer these questions