The newer eSIM technology, which is quickly becoming the standard on high-end phones, is safer and more convenient.

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If your new phone no longer supports SIM cards, or you don't want to use them anymore, you can convert to eSIM instead. I started my career with CNET all the way back in 2005, when the (original) ...

Today’s Android phones are significantly more advanced than they were just a few years ago, but one thing hasn’t changed: the need for a SIM card. Every phone needs a physical or eSIM card to make ...