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Can I use an eSIM with a phone that has only one SIM card slot in Thailand?

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Feb 18, 2024
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Who use e sim phone has 1 sim card slot
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Yes, you can use an eSIM on a phone that has only one SIM card slot in Thailand. Many major Thai carriers offer eSIM services, and users have successfully employed eSIMs alongside physical SIM cards. However, not all phones support eSIM functionality, so it's essential to verify compatibility with your device. Users have shared experiences using various combinations of eSIMs and SIM cards from different providers, including Thai carriers like AIS and True, as well as international SIMs.
Simon **********
Yes
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Phil ********
Me. I have 3 numbers on one phone.

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John *********
You can have multiple esims but only one can be active at any time.not all modern phones have esims capability.Have Woolies in Oz Esim and True Thai Esim on my phone.Just a matter of switching back and forth in connections.
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Alain ***************
I converted my swiss subscription postpaid to prepaid esim and inserted my pretty old prepaid thai sim to my iPhone 11 before moving here. dtac is now postpaid but occasionally need to reveive texts from switzerland. i always keep around 500 baht on that prepaid that the number doesn’t expire
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Leigh **********
I use an eSIM on true, i did have a SIM card for a while then went into the shop and converted to an eSIM, there is an option on the true app to convert to eSIM but couldn’t get it to work
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Tony *********
Pretty much the latest phones from say 3 yrs back would have E-sim capability
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Christopher ***********
If your phone only has one SIM card slot and/or pre-dates eSIM’s (as does my iPhone 8 Plus) you could choose to buy a pocket WiFi router. Otherwise, if you don’t need continuous access to mobile data, free WiFi is widely available in Thailand in hotels, coffee shops and even the most economical noodle restaurants.
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Chris *********
eSIM the future
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Mick *********
Australian Boost SIM card and AIS eSIM
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Rick *********
On my iPhone I use AIS sim for data and E SIM my American provider. Very easy to set up if your provider allows it.
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Glenn *****
Many phones, including new high end ones, do not support eSim. Carrier supports it but not the phone. All eSim providers will give you a list of supported phone models.
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J ******************
Not all phones support Esim
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Brian *********
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 and some phones only take eSIM. 😇
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Brett **********
Go to
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buy an AIS CARD THEY WILL INSTALL FOR YOU! Every Bg C has a phone shop!
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Tin **********
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 phone has 1 card slot
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Henry *****
I have a US eSIM and a Thai SIM card, using both numbers
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Wayne *********
Same as Nolan Australia esim thai sim

Many modern phones can have upto 6 esims but only operate 2 at any one time
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 a32 5g
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Nolan ******
I use a Thai number with an Aussie eSIM works great
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Brandon ************
I'm sure every major Thai carrier supports esim by now. I'm using an AIS esim currently as the new iphone in the US has no sim card slots.
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Tin **********
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 got samsung a32 5g
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