An eSIM is an embedded SIM card inside your device. With eSIM, there’s no physical SIM (pSIM) card to insert or swap. With eSIM, there’s no physical SIM (pSIM) card that you need to insert or swap. On devices that have both pSIM and eSIM technology, you may be able to have a different phone number on each SIM and use a local data plan on your eSIM when traveling abroad without swapping your Verizon eSIM.

On devices that have both pSIM and eSIM technology, you may be able to have a different phone number on each SIM and use a local data plan on your eSIM when traveling abroad without swapping your Verizon pSIM.

Benefits to using eSIMs include:

Activate quickly, easily and in real time.

It’s fast, it’s simple and you can provision a device with an eSIM in real time over Wi-Fi.

Bid farewell to physical SIMs.

Using an eSIM means no more lost SIM removal tools, broken SIM trays and tiny SIM cards gone missing.

How do I activate a device with eSIM?

Activating service is easy. Just make sure you have Wi-Fi connectivity and follow the steps below to get started.

• If you’re new to Verizon, you can sign-up for Verizon service by calling the Verizon business sales team at 1.833.943.0657.
• If you already have Verizon service using your device’s physical SIM card, you can port this number over or add a new service plan and new number to your eSIM through the My Business portal. Alternatively, you can contact us at 1.800.922.0204 to add service to your eSIM.

2. If applicable, verify whether your mobile device management (MDM) provider has a separate activation procedure.

• If your device is managed by an MDM solution such as Verizon MDM, Apple Business Manager, etc., contact your MDM provider for assistance.
• The MDM solution  should provision the eSIM automatically when the device connects to Wi-Fi and is powered on. If this does not occur, select your device type below for the next steps.

3. Select your device type to complete the eSIM line activation. Step-by-step activation instructions are provided below for each manufacturer.