I Prefer Sim Cards
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The author prefers physical SIM cards over eSIM, sparking a discussion about the limitations and capabilities of eSIM technology.
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He writes 'Even if'. There's no 'Even', it's the reality.
I don't understand the switching problem either. I used an e-SIM in Austria perfectly fine - disabled the data line on my primary SIM, enabled it on the e-SIM. I could have disabled the entire primary SIM if I'd wanted.
Switching carriers is easier with e-SIMs - you don't have to fiddle about with the tray.