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To me the biggest thing I see happening is that having multiple sims becomes the norm. Just like I have multiple credit cards in my wallet on different networks

To me the biggest thing I see happening is that having multiple sims becomes the norm. Just like I have multiple credit cards in my wallet on different networks, I’ll probably have multiple network options and brands in my “sim card wallet”. Especially for traveling. But also attending a local football game and want the best mmWave network access? Make sure you’ve got the right sim in your wallet. Can also see this going the way of credit card rewards programs and linking service discounts to sim subscription for gaming and media streaming and maybe more.

dspillett 3y ago
> To me the biggest thing I see happening is that having multiple sims becomes the norm. Dual SIM is quite common now: my last few phones have carried two to save me carrying two devices. It would be nice if true multi-SIM became an option⁰ which by removing the need for physical card eSIMs would enable. If nothing else, this would make testing networks when considering a switch much easier. I go out on trail running and treking events, and carry two SIMs for extra safety², being able to do so in one phone is more convenient than needing to carry an extra device. My main network has better reception/throughput/etc. in a few places that matter to me, and a suitable service/cost balance for my use patterns, the second one is a PAYG arrangement on Vodafone which (mainly because they use a different signal band) gets at least some reception in many places in the middle of nowhere where other carriers do not. I'm not sure is a third option would help here though, IIRC all providers use the same main frequency range with one or two having a bit of bandwidth in one other. -- [0] Unless existing dual-SIM support in Android¹ is actually generic and already supports 3+. [1] I don't know if this is standard or if each phone maker is providing their own additions to support it, or if there is standard support and some are providing their own anyway for [reason(s)]. [2] More chance of having reception if I need to get messages out in an emergency – I've never needed to, but I know people who have.
turtlebits 3y ago
Pretty sure it's been the norm for a while - my 3 year old iPhone supports multiple SIMs. I just changed carriers (including porting my number) and it was a pleasant experience. Through an app, the new carrier added a new eSIM (and temporary number) and started the port process. When the port was done, it automatically updated my new eSIM with my original number.

dspillett 3y ago

> To me the biggest thing I see happening is that having multiple sims becomes the norm. Dual SIM is quite common now: my last few phones have carried two to save me carrying two devices. It would be nice if true multi-SIM became an option⁰ which by removing the need for physical card eSIMs would enable. If nothing else, this would make testing networks when considering a switch much easier. I go out on trail running and treking events, and carry two SIMs for extra safety², being able to do so in one phone is more convenient than needing to carry an extra device. My main network has better reception/throughput/etc. in a few places that matter to me, and a suitable service/cost balance for my use patterns, the second one is a PAYG arrangement on Vodafone which (mainly because they use a different signal band) gets at least some reception in many places in the middle of nowhere where other carriers do not. I'm not sure is a third option would help here though, IIRC all providers use the same main frequency range with one or two having a bit of bandwidth in one other. -- [0] Unless existing dual-SIM support in Android¹ is actually generic and already supports 3+. [1] I don't know if this is standard or if each phone maker is providing their own additions to support it, or if there is standard support and some are providing their own anyway for [reason(s)]. [2] More chance of having reception if I need to get messages out in an emergency – I've never needed to, but I know people who have.

turtlebits 3y ago

Pretty sure it's been the norm for a while - my 3 year old iPhone supports multiple SIMs. I just changed carriers (including porting my number) and it was a pleasant experience. Through an app, the new carrier added a new eSIM (and temporary number) and started the port process. When the port was done, it automatically updated my new eSIM with my original number.