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China’s big three carriers to offer eSIM for iPhone Air
China’s three major telecom operators will offer eSIM support for the iPhone Air, according to Apple China.
China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom plan to enable the service, but its rollout depends on regulatory approval.
ESIM technology allows users to activate a mobile plan without a physical SIM card.
Apple has announced the iPhone Air, but the specific launch date was not confirmed in the available sources.
🔗 Source: Reuters
🧠 Food for thought
Implications, context, and why it matters.
China represents a significant shift in Apple’s eSIM strategy after years of physical SIM requirements
- Apple previously avoided eSIM technology in China, instead opting for dual physical SIM cards in devices like the iPhone XS and XS Max due to limited eSIM support from local carriers 2.
- This change signals a major evolution in China’s mobile infrastructure, as the country moves toward supporting the same eSIM standards used globally in over 120 countries 3.
- The regulatory approval requirement mentioned for China Mobile, China Telecom, and China Unicom suggests that eSIM deployment still faces bureaucratic hurdles despite the technical readiness of these major operators 1.
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