You're probably already familiar with the SIM card, a tiny chip in your phone that connects it to your cell phone carrier of choice. For years, this chip was on a physical card that you could swap in ...

The physical SIM cards we've used for decades are slowly being phased out. With the Pixel 10 series, Google's phones have gone eSIM-only for the first time—at least if you buy them in the US. Apple ...

The eSIM is faster and more convenient than a physical SIM card. You can activate an eSIM digitally. You can switch between different providers without having to replace the SIM card physically. eSIM ...

Still works with older phones. Easy to find in local markets. But requires physical handling and SIM swapping. Limited flexibility compared to eSIM. No remote activation, you need to be on-site. When ...

Last week at Apple's Far Out event, the company unveiled the iPhone 14 series, with most of the phones in the lineup set to release later this week. But if you plan to buy an iPhone 14 and live in the ...

If you’ve ever upgraded your phone, you likely know what a SIM card is and what it’s for. In short, a SIM card is a small chip that lets you connect to your carrier’s network. These days, physical SIM ...

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) ...