eSIM on Orange Flex,
i.e. a virtual SIM card

You can get an eSIM card in Orange Flex for free, as part of the Plan 🤗 You can also get from 1 to 3 additional eSIM cards, e.g. for a smartwatch, tablet, second phone or router. It all depends on the Plan you choose: 75 GB - 1 additional eSIM card, 150 GB - 2 additional eSIM cards, UNLMTD - 3 additional eSIM cards.

Not every phone supports eSIM, but it’s already standard in the latest devices (and just wait until we enter the era of smartphones without a plastic SIM slot!). To check if your smartphone supports eSIM, go to Settings > Connections / Mobile network, and then check if you have the Add eSIM option somewhere. If you see it, you’re home 😊 You can also find a list of devices that support eSIM higher on this page.

If you have trouble finding the right information directly on your phone, you have other options. For example, you can check your smartphone's documentation - usually, the user manual included with the device will tell you whether a given model supports eSIM technology (or you can look for such information on the manufacturer's website). You can always contact your operator. It is worth recalling that Orange is the first operator in Poland to offer eSIM to individual customers.

Absolutely, you can swap your physical SIM card for an eSIM (if your phone supports eSIM). In the Orange Flex application, just go to the SIM Cards tab, tap Your number > Main SIM > Swap.

Sure, you can use a traditional SIM card and an eSIM with the same number at the same time 🤩 The physical card can be in a smartphone, for example, and the eSIM can be in a smartwatch or tablet. Thanks to this, you are in touch with your loved ones on all devices. You can read more about this in the article: Two SIM cards, one number – how does it work in Orange Flex?

Sure! The eSIM card has all the security standards and protocols, and its digital nature allows for secure, encrypted communication with mobile networks. In addition, if the phone is stolen, it is easier to locate such a device, because the eSIM cannot be removed from the phone like a regular card. You need to know the code to uninstall it.

Yes, eSIM works abroad, just like a traditional SIM card – we wrote more about it here, how roaming works (whether with eSIM or SIM) 🌎✈️ However, it is worth checking with your operator whether they support eSIM roaming in the country you are going to. In Orange Flex, you can conveniently buy the necessary roaming package in the application, even after landing at your destination (no internet required). Important: the main eSIM card in your phone will work in roaming - for now, you can only use the additional one in your watch in Poland.

Using an eSIM can have a slight impact on battery life if you use multiple cards at the same time. However, modern smartphones are optimized for power consumption, so the difference is minimal and the benefits of an eSIM on both your phone and watch are much greater.

With an eSIM card, you can more easily locate a lost phone! To uninstall it, you need to know the PIN code. A regular SIM card can be simply removed from the slot. And more about what to do if your smartphone is lost or stolen, read the article: Phone theft or loss – what to do if it happens to you?

Sure, you can use an eSIM on a dual-SIM phone (assuming that device supports eSIM, of course). In that case, you can use both the eSIM and a physical SIM card at the same time, allowing you to have two phone numbers on one device. Some modern smartphones, like the iPhone 13 and newer, even support two active eSIMs (and store a lot more).

Just think: no more looking for pins, wrestling with a SIM card slot, no more waiting for a courier or trips to the salon when changing operators, instant activation of the number, and the ability to use all the functions of the smartwatch (priceless!). Still hesitating? Check out Mateusz Krawczyk's post about the eSIM card: How to use eSIM and why is it worth it? [guest entry by Mateusz Krawczyk]

Of course! eSIM is a fully-fledged card that will serve you not only as an addition to your smartwatch, but also as the main card in your smartphone. You can say goodbye to plastic once and for all. And it is possible that smartphone manufacturers will soon start releasing the first devices with only eSIM!

Absolutely not. You can find eSIM without a subscription, for example, in Orange Flex subscription. This means you no longer have to commit to a long contract with your operator.

In Orange Flex – a few minutes at most. You do everything in an intuitive application that guides you by the hand through the activation process (very simple by the way). There is no need to worry about it, you will definitely manage.

Depending on the distribution network of a given operator: in showrooms, at points of sale, in applications, on websites… In Orange Flex, the path is always one and the simplest possible: download the application.

It's simple, the one in Orange Flex! 🤩 eSIM for free, trivial activation in the application in a few minutes at most, and to 3 additional eSIM cards in the price of the Plan (e.g. for a smartwatch, tablet or second phone)... and generally a lot of other goodness from Flex. Come transfer your number!