Quick connection
You can buy and activate your Contact eSIM in minutes. The days of waiting for a SIM in the post are gone.
Dual numbers
Using an eSIM means you can have two numbers - one on a physical SIM and one on your eSIM. Great for keeping work and personal numbers on one phone.
Sustainable
With no plastic or packaging, eSIMs are a more sustainable option for staying connected to your favourite people.
Most smartphones made from 2020 onwards will support eSIM, but it is best to either check your phone settings or with your phone manufacturer before you buy.
Many new phones will have dual SIM capability, meaning you can have two SIMs in your phone. Usually this will be one physical SIM and one eSIM, but you can check through your phone settings or with your phone manufacturer.
Dual SIM means you can switch between two different phone numbers and plans, perfect if you want to keep work and play separate, or if you want to use a different number and plan when you're travelling overseas.
Once you have received your eSIM QR code, there are two options depending on whether you are on a desktop device or a mobile phone.
- To get set up via desktop, simply scan the QR code using your phone’s camera, or head to your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM and then scan the QR code.
- If you are on your phone, take a screenshot of the QR code, head to your phone settings, choose to add an eSIM then open your photos to scan the QR code from the earlier screenshot.
Once the code is scanned, you’ll be asked to enter the confirmation code sent with your QR code. This will generate an SMS to confirm you’re all set to activate your eSIM!