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  • Apple to scrap sim cards in future, expert suggests

    Apple to scrap sim cards in future, expert suggests

    With the release of the new iPhone 16, which is now the 3rd consecutive iPhone to be eSIM-only in the US, eSIM expert and COO at Nomad eSIM, Eric Morhenn shares some insights about the future of SIM cards

    Apple’s decision to produce and sell only eSIM-compatible iPhones for the US market is another step towards a wider global strategy. Their vision is to move away from physical SIM cards completely within the next few product cycles.

    We can expect Apple to make the same move – starting as early as the iPhone 17 or 18 – in international markets like Europe, Japan, and Singapore, where the digital infrastructure is strong. Alongside Apple, it is likely that one of the major Android providers, such as Samsung, will follow a similar trajectory and also transition to eSIM-only in the near future. (more…)