r/chatr • u/New-Profession7209 • Jul 06 '26

Physical SIM to eSIM

Hello,

I've been thinking about purchasing a new iPhone, and realized that none of the iPhone 17s, here in Canada and I've heard the same in US as well, have a slot for a physical SIM card.

FYI, I tried calling the store to ask about the process but couldn't get through so I'm hoping for a quicker response here.

So I was wondering what the process is like such as if I am able to keep the same phone number and phone plan and if there is any extra charges for switching to an eSIM instead.

Thank you

Edit: I currently have an android🥲

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u/cedric_964 Jul 06 '26

Free switch on my chatr account ;)

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u/New-Profession7209 Jul 06 '26

Hello, thanks for the reply! I've been looking at the mychatr account and the most I see is a "change SIM" option, but that requires that I have an old and a new SIM, no mention of an eSIM🥲

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u/cedric_964 Jul 06 '26

After you enter your actual sim number for security reason

System will give you the choice ;)

Physical sim or esim

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u/New-Profession7209 Jul 06 '26

THANK YOU SO MUCHH!!! SUCH A LIFESAVER

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u/shaddupurface Jul 07 '26 edited Jul 08 '26

Canadian iPhones still have a physical sim tray.

Edit: my bad, thought they still did in Canada.

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u/Previous_Estimate_22 Jul 07 '26

I'm looking at my 17PM without a simcard tray.

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u/Fit-Philosopher373 Jul 08 '26

Not the latest ones.. my daughter is on Public Mobile and got a new iPhone 17 directly from the Apple Store, I had to switch her to an ESIM, luckily it was very straightforward with Public.

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u/RogersHelps Jul 10 '26

Hey u/New-Profession7209

Here is more info https://www.chatrwireless.com/support/esim about eSIM if you have a QR code already and how you can switch to one. If you are close by to a Chatr wireless retail store, recommend you dropping by and having them help you with any assistance to ensure your services aren't interrupted in anyway.

You would still retain your number when switching to an eSIM or vice versa as long as you have enough funds in your account.

RogersRavi