eSIM is still only convenient for carriers

· Rui Carmo · Jan. 1, 2026, 9:42 p.m.
Summary
The post critiques the shift to eSIM technology, highlighting potential problems such as increased dependence on carrier systems and the risk of losing access to phone numbers during device swaps. The author contrasts eSIM's complexity with the simplicity of physical SIMs, stressing the need for better account recovery solutions from carriers.
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