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Apple deletes the physical SIM… is it a loss of freedom?
Apple deletes the physical SIM… is it a loss of freedom?
Not at all!
With the eSIM on the iPhone 17 Air, you do not loose choice, you gain freedom: you can keep your current provider on your eSIM and add others in parallel.
Why is eSIM better than a classic SIM on iPhone 17 Air?
More flexibility: activate multiple plans on a single iPhone 17 Air and switch between them wenever you want.
Always reachable: keep your usual number for calls and SMS, even if you use another eSIM for your travel data.
Zero hassle: no need to look for a local shop, wait for a SIM card, or juggle between two SIMs
Affordable rates: plans often much cheaper than traditional roaming.
Instantly: you buy, you activate, you’re connected
Why choose Ubigi for my eSIM on iPhone 17 Air?
Because Ubigi makes eSIM even simpler and more advantageous:
One eSIM, 200+ destinations: no need to install a new eSIM in each country.
SmartStart feature: your plan is automatically activated on your iPhone 17 Air as soon as you land.
Custom plans: choose between 1 GB or unlimited, one-off or recurring according to your needs.
Flexible and affordable plans: pay only for what you need, when you need it.
Effortless top up: even without data or Wi-Fi, you can always charge via the app thanks to the sponsored connection.
What if I still want to use a local SIM on iPhone 17 Air?
No. With a physical SIM card, you had to remove your usual card; as a result, your loved ones could no longer reach you on your number. This is not practical! However, more and more operators are offering eSIM, so you will soon be able to replace the local SIM with a local eSIM, but the advantage of Ubigi eSIM for your travels is that it already works in more than 200 destinations. You only install it once!
Note: On iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro models outside the United States, you still have both the physical SIM and the eSIM. So if you choose another iPhone 17 model (compatible with eSIM and SIM), Ubigi also works, with the same instant and borderless connectivity wherever you are!
With the eSIM only on iPhone 17 Air, it’s easy: you can combine your main eSIM line + your Ubigi eSIM profile for data (or even a local eSIM line if available), without sacrificing anything.
👉 Result: the end of the physical SIM with iPhone 17 Air is not a loss, but a real opening. Moreover, with the Ubigi eSIM, you travel more freely, stay reachable at any time and enjoy the best connectivity anywhere in the world.
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