T-Mobile launches eSIM support for XS and XR postpaid customers

For almost a year now T-Mobile has offered eSIM support to iPhone XS and XR prepaid customers, but that is now expanding to postpaid plans as well.

Previously, users have found (rather complex) ways to work around the limitation, so this is the first time the option is being officially offered.

In a statement, the telecom company said:

T-Mobile today announced expanded support for embedded SIM (eSIM), which is basically just a physical SIM card gone digital. Starting August 28, customers can light up an eSIM with a T-Mobile postpaid plan – to open new ways of using an eSIM-equipped device by adding a second line on the same device. eSIM is great for people who want to use both work and personal numbers on a single smartphone, set up a phone with an international carrier for extended stays outside the U.S. or just get rid of that physical SIM card. Plus, AT&T, Sprint and Verizon customers can get T-Mobile on their existing smartphone.

While this is great news for customers, T-Mobile did say that to activate eSIM, you’ll need to drop by a T-Mobile store. A full support document can be seen here.