How do I know if my eSIM is on?

To check if your eSIM is active on your iPhone, you can look at several indicators in your phone’s settings and status bar:

Steps to Check if Your eSIM is Active:

1. **Check the Status Bar**:
– If your eSIM is active, you should see **signal bars** for your eSIM network in the top-right corner of the screen, near the battery icon.
– If you’re using dual SIM (physical SIM + eSIM), both network signals should appear.

2. **Open Settings**:
– Go to the **Settings** app on your iPhone.

3. **Tap on Cellular**:
– Tap **Cellular** (or **Mobile Data**). Here, you will see a list of your active cellular plans.

4. **Verify Plan Status**:
– Under **Cellular Plans**, you should see your eSIM plan listed.
– If it says **”Active”** next to the eSIM plan, it’s turned on and working.

5. **Check Cellular Data**:
– If you’re using your eSIM for data, you can go to **Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data** and see which line is selected for cellular data. If your eSIM is selected, then it’s the active data connection.

6. **Network Indicator**:
– You can also check if your eSIM is connected to a network by going to **Settings > Cellular > Network Selection**. If it’s connected to a network and not showing “No Service,” it’s active.

Quick Indicators:
– **Signal bars and carrier name** for the eSIM appear in the status bar.
– **”Active”** status under the eSIM plan in **Cellular Settings**.

By following these steps, you can easily determine whether your eSIM is active and ready for use.