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ESIM Rollout

Hi

Vodafone Ireland have recently started issuing ESims in ROI.  I think Three should follow suit soon, handsets such as iPhone only allow dual sim using one of these

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Three_James
3 Moderator

@Browni  Hi there! Thanks for providing your feedback. We totally understand that there is a high demand for eSIMs and this is why we want to ensure that when it's released, there are no hiccups or bumps in the road. As it's still being worked on, I can't provide any specific details or an exact timeframe which I know is not what you want to hear, but we will provide more information once we have concrete details closer to its release.

Add_10861
Newbie

Hi, It would be a sign of Goodwill if Three arranged to “Unlock” iPhones with eSim facility for customers still “In Contact”, so we can use second number with Vodafone. Thanks

Dalk
Investigator

@Add_10861 Will they not unlock bill phones in contract anymore???

billbond4
Leader

@Dalk  They do, but you need to fullfill the criteria first

Dalk
Investigator

@billbond4 

 

Ahh ok.  I haven’t bought from Three in years.  Another major annoyance is the fact that they don’t sell the higher capacity Pro Max models, it’s Mind-boggling,  but buying direct can work out better value and they’re fully unlocked. 

billbond4
Leader

Yip, I always buy used unlocked after a few months after the phone i want is released, waay cheeper.

Dalk
Investigator

@billbond4 

 

I always buy launch day, but if Three launched eSIM I could buy in the states and save a few euro.  A man can dream! 

billbond4
Leader

You save a bit alright in the states (not as much as years ago though 😞 
Would iPhones have 5G band issues though, as they use different bands in the US.

Dalk
Investigator

@billbond4 

Yeah, unfortunately the good old days of massive savings are gone. I think I’ll save about €400 though, which isn’t bad.  

I believe the modem in the phones will work without issue world-wide, but I could be wrong.  

billbond4
Leader

I think your iphone in America  might have access to the Low Band 5G which might be used in ireland in the furture, so thats not too bad to have