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UScellular supports eSIM on compatible smartphones and tablets. An eSIM activates a UScellular wireless plan without a physical SIM card. You can also bring a compatible, unlocked eSIM phone to UScellular.

UScellular has also offered a Try US eSIM trial for eligible customers. The trial can last up to 30 days and is limited to customers in UScellular's licensed market area.

Question Answer
Does UScellular support eSIM? Yes, on compatible devices
Can I bring my own eSIM phone? Yes, if the phone is compatible and unlocked
How do I check compatibility? Enter the phone's eSIM IMEI, often listed as IMEI 2 or Digital SIM
Do I need a physical SIM? No, if eSIM activation is supported
Where do I activate eSIM? Through UScellular's device activation process or the setup prompts on a new device

How to Use eSIM With UScellular

  1. Check whether your phone supports eSIM. Recent iPhone, Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy models often support eSIM, but compatibility depends on the model and device configuration.
  2. Find the eSIM IMEI. Dial *#06# or open your phone's settings. The eSIM identifier may be listed as IMEI 2, eSIM IMEI or Digital SIM.
  3. Run the IMEI through UScellular's compatibility checker. Use the eSIM IMEI instead of automatically entering the phone's first IMEI.
  4. Unlock a bring-your-own phone. UScellular requires phones from another carrier to be unlocked before activation on the UScellular network.
  5. Complete activation. Connect the phone to Wi-Fi and follow the instructions from UScellular or the phone's setup process. UScellular supports activation with both physical SIM cards and eSIMs.