Two Networks, One Pocket: Using iPhone eSIM Dual Sim w/ Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, GigSky and TruPhone

One of the headline features of this year's crop of new iPhone models was support for having two cellular plans active at once - on one device.

Apple has enabled this feature by pioneering eSIM (embedded SIM) technology that allows you to use one traditional physical SIM card, and one virtual SIM installed by means of scanning a QR code.

This feature is now supported by Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile, TruPhone and Gigsky. This video goes over the option, how to set it up and tips for utilizing it.

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[JSantana]

I got the OnePlus 6T with dual SIM and the Pixel 2 XL for Google Fi with the e-sim. The good thing about those phones is I can get all 5 mayor carriers. With Fi I get Sprint, T-Mobile and US Cellular with the network switch and with the OnePlus AT&T and Verizon at the same time. I tried using Verizon and AT&T on the OnePlus and the experience is awesome. The first sim is on Verizon and the second sim card on AT&T.
The only thing is you don't get voice and data at the same time if you use the first sim card for calls. When I use the second sim through AT&T voice and data works fine. That's kind of strange, but either way the experience is great. I would love to try the e-sim on the iPhone later on.

[Paolo]

I remember you from the ZTE Mobley video! Thank you so much for this informative video; information seems to be lacking in regards to eSIM on iPhone. Subscribed!

[IAmSwatchingYou]

THANK YOU. I've gone through 4 other videos already trying to find out if you could get calls and texts from the eSIM (even just 1 is fine) and the SIM simultaneously. I am much, much better reassured now that you took the time to actually ANSWER these concerns instead of blabbering on and on about "iPhones now being a phone for travellers" (or some other crap like that) :/

[BKER]

Thanks for actually showing the switching. Most of the other videos only talk about the tech. Is there the same option to choose the network when texting as well?

[gwenandersen]

It took two wasted hours yesterday and three hours today but I finally have my existing Verizon number ported to esim so I can easily add a physical sim when I travel to developing countries. Sometimes the bleeding edge bleeds.

[yogiyoda]

FYI the Hong Kong 2018 iPhones are dual physical sim.

[Chasing_The_Dream]

I wish some of the pay as you go options were able to be used. I travel once a month to an area where AT&T works and Verizon does not. I would just like to have AT&T if needed over that weekend. Not pay for the whole month.

[solartramp]

My OnePlus 6T offers this same thing for a fraction of the price Apple charges. I can also fast switch data cards from the notification shade and can enable dual 4g networks. Prepaid, postpaid, doesn't matter. Works well with Verizon LTE but doesn't support cdma, which doesn't matter at this point since that is going away.

[EdReggi]

Outstanding tutorial video. Thank you!

[diogoroldao]

Hi there! Thanks for this incredible video! In case I`m a tourist or business man and I`m traveling to US, how do I know which are the carriers supporting eSIM and how can I compare them to do the best choose?

[mjsla]

Great video! If I have Verizon on both sims does the data use the other line when talking on the other? Also, can you turn off both sims with an On/Off toggle? Meaning I would like to turn off each sim at different times, say turn off the work sim at night and leave on the esim, vice versa.

[byxiomdeleon]

Hi, I have Verizon, I’m trying to get a att esim, will my iPhone work? My iPhone is still carrier lock with Verizon ?

[jacobhenson]

So does At&t eSIM work with there pre pay lines ? I would like another line to try with a different carrier. I have sprint now.

[washburn]

thank you for the info...i do have a few questions. presently i have an iphone xr unlocked on verizon. which i love. however, i do plan on traveling abroad and was thinking of using google fi but don't wish to carry 2 phones. i'm assuming my xr has an esim in it. If i get google fi sim card with a new number, will i be able to use it in my iphone xr? verizon will be my primary and google fi will not only be used here in the ny/nj area, but also overseas...thank you very much for any advise you can give me...

[New-Breed-Drywall-And-Paint]

Question : if I use ATT as my primary line and have unlimited everything

Then I get a esim plan with talk and text only NO DATA !!! To use as a business line

If one of my customers send me a picture message which i believe uses data to receive . Would I be able to receive the picture by it using my primary number data or will I just not receive the picture

[wrightchoice]

So I have a ATT Iphone XS Max and all I have to do is switch my plan to esim and put my Verizon service on the other sim too have both services?

[CarlosGarzaTech]

Can i use my current physical TMOBILE SIM card as ESIM so i can use another carrier sim card inserted? i have iPhone xs and my phone is unlocked. I tried to use esim tmobile app but it just let me buy a new plan, when i want to use my current tmobile one as ESIM?

[adamlerma]

Is it possible to have a non supported esim Carrier with an esim supported carrier. For example have the physical sim card with Sprint and have the Esim with At&t? And of course with an unlocked iphone.

[shelbywb]

Now dual sim has been out sense 2008. Now does this iPhone support LTE and HSPA+ or does one sim run LTE, HSPA+ and the other EDGE?

[yogiyoda]

Do you know any good Dual Active phones?