embedded SIM (eSIM)

Why in the News?

Recently, Apple Inc. company has come up with an eSIM in order to access mobile networks.

Key Points:

• • An embedded SIM is a SIM card that cannot be removed from a device.
  • It is permanently embedded as part of the gadget’s(smart phone) motherboard.

• Advantage:

• • Security: An eSIM prevents this, as there is no physical element to pull out and use in another device.

• Disadvantage:

• • Unusable in countries with no eSIM support.