Apple is poised to introduce the iPhone 17 series during its upcoming event scheduled for September 9th. With each new iPhone launch, there’s a build-up of speculation. A prominent subject of discussion revolves around the complete elimination of the physical SIM slot, implying that the iPhone 17 series might exclusively utilize eSIM technology in certain models.
In the United States, the iPhone 14 has already adopted eSIM-only models by doing away with the SIM tray. Reports indicate that this change could extend to numerous European countries, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands.
MacRumors’ report indicates that Apple has made it mandatory for authorized resellers in these countries to undergo eSIM-related training. Employees are slated to finish the training using Apple’s SEED app by September 5th.
Apple began removing the physical SIM slot from the iPhone 14 series in the United States in 2022. This trend could expand to larger markets with the iPhone 17 series. This has several advantages, including the elimination of risks of SIM theft or loss, instant activation and deactivation, and the capability to utilize multiple profiles on a single phone.
Currently, markets such as India provide options for both physical SIM slots and eSIMs. However, this development indicates that iPhones in India and other nations could potentially transition to eSIM-only models in the future.
Anticipations for the Apple event involve unveiling the design and features of the iPhone 17 Series. Additionally, there could be new iOS updates, announcements regarding eSIM-only models, and potential reveals of new Apple Watch and Mac devices.