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Changing a cell phone number on a iphone8 without a carrier plan but using an e-sim?

Changing a cell phone number on a iphone8 without a carrier plan but using an e-sim?

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 22, 2021 3:08 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2021 3:36 PM

The only way to activate an eSIM is through a carrier. Besides that, the iPhone 8 does not have eSIM support.

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Changing a cell phone number on a iphone8 without a carrier plan but using an e-sim?

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