Forum Discussion
iPhone 16E and eSIM
MarkyR74 Given the time it took to get short code texts, I think that you may be waiting some time for sims.
I've had a quick search and couldn't see the bit about Esim only - could that be referring to the USA market?
Anyway, what with TTT (Trump Tariff Tax), that phone will probably cost about £20,000 so no need to get concerned 🤣
Here’s one report, their are a few and it’s been discussed for a month or so now.
https://www.redmondpie.com/iphone-17-air-could-be-an-esim-only-launch-in-all-countries/
So not US only, but we shall see.
MarkyR74 Given that the 'Orange One' is unhappy that China don't buy enough from the USA, an Esim only model would currently stop them buying iPhones altogether as they do not yet permit Esims. That may be enough to stop that move.
