When does PM support esim?

[laofei]

Telus and Koodo already support esim. Why PM still didn't support esim?

[srlawren]

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@laofei wrote:

Telus and Koodo already support esim. Why PM still didn't support esim?

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@laofei  When?:  Eventually™. 

EDIT: my best guess: when there are enough popular devices that only offer eSIM and no physical SIM slot to make it pretty much a do-or-close-your-doors type of prospect.

[kselmak]

@laofei 

Community members cannot answer this question, only decision makers can. We can  only offer guesses opinions suspicions and wishes

[geopublic]

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@laofei wrote:

Telus and Koodo already support esim. Why PM still didn't support esim?

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@laofei  Most PM customers currently don't require eSIM support, so my guess is that it won't be for quite awhile. Most mid range phones support 2 SIMS anyway so eSIM is not a requirement. eSIM is usually promoted/pushed/available on higher end phone manufactures like Apple, Pixel 4 etc for the same reason batteries, headphone jacks were eliminated in the past, control and allowing them to "milk" the end user for more $.

If eSIM is a must for you then you need to look at the providers that currently support it.

[gjong26]

According to the link below there are carriers that support esim.  Its dated Sep 2019 mind you.

https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/09/06/canadian-carriers-support-esim-technology/

[Jb456]

Uncertain. They're likely evaluating the option and the competitive environment with other 3 tier providers. No one knows if it will be offered.

[ShawnC13]

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@laofei wrote:

Telus and Koodo already support esim. Why PM still didn't support esim?

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Because PM is the third tier provider of Telus.  It is up to them when PM will support e-sims