iPhone Air models don’t have a physical SIM tray and activate only using eSIM. Use of an eSIM requires a carrier that supports eSIM and a wireless service plan. With eSIM Carrier Activation, supported carriers can assign an eSIM to your iPhone digitally. If your carrier supports eSIM Quick Transfer, you can transfer the SIM from your previous iPhone to your new iPhone without contacting your carrier. Additionally, your carrier can provide you with a QR code or ask you to use their carrier app to activate an eSIM. Learn more about setting up your eSIM (Opens in a new window). While travelling i

An eSIM is a digital SIM that eliminates the need for a physical SIM card. With eSIM, you can quickly and easily transfer an existing mobile plan or get a new mobile plan, all digitally. You can even store multiple eSIMs on the same device and use two phone numbers at the same time. And it’s more secure — someone can’t remove the physical SIM card if your iPhone is lost or stolen. In just a few simple steps, you are ready to make calls, send messages and browse the web. Learn more about eSIM (Opens in a new window) . iPhone Air is activated with an eSIM and does not support a physical SIM car