Can I use an eSIM and a physical SIM card at the same time?

Yes! Dual SIM technology makes this possible. You can purchase an eSIM plan from Sim Local and use this alongside your regular SIM when you travel.

This enables you to run two lines – one for work and one for home or one for travel and one for family.

You can also select one line for calls and another for data or however you choose to configure your options.

Dual SIM technology allows you to use multiple eSIMs or a physical SIM and an eSIM at the same time, allowing you to select which functionality you want from each.

To use both an eSIM and a physical SIM card simultaneously, follow these simple steps:

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1. Ensure you label your plans and give each a name that help you easily identify which is which:

On iOS:

• Go to your phone Settings
• Tap Mobile Service or Cellular
• Select the eSIM plan you want to rename under SIMs
• Tap Mobile Plan Label and then Edit custom label

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On Android:

• Go to your phone Settings
• Select Network & Internet or Connections
• Select the eSIM plan you want to rename
• Tap on SIM name or Label and save

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2. When you land in your eSIM destination, activate it to use the local network:

On iOS:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Mobile Service or Cellular
• Select your eSIM plan under SIMs
• Select Turn On This Line
• Turn on Data Roaming

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On Android:

• Go to Settings
• Select Network & Internet or Connections
• Tap SIMs or eSIMs
• Find the eSIM you want to activate and toggle it on (Use SIM, Enable)
• Go to on mobile data - data roaming and switch it on

3. Choose your data line:

On iOS:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Mobile Service or Cellular
• Tap Mobile Data and select the eSIM you want to use

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On Android:

• Go to Settings
• Select Network & Internet or Connections

• Tap Mobile data or Preferred SIM for mobile data

• Choose the eSIM you want to use for data

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4. Set up your Voice Line:

This will be used for calls and texts. If your eSIM is data only you will want to use your physical SIM but please note you will be subject to data roaming charges (consult your provider).

On iOS:

• Go to Settings
• Tap Mobile Service or Cellular
• Tap Default Voice Line and select the eSIM you want to use

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On Android:

• Go to Settings
• Select Network & Internet or Connections

• Tap Calls or Preferred SIM for calls

• Choose Select a specific SIM/eSIM and select it

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When you return home or wish to switch back you can go to your settings at any time and switch back to the plan you would like to use.