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The spec allows carriers to disallow removal of an eSIM, to allow for subsidized phone business models (in other words: this change was demanded by the carriers
by spwa4 10mo ago
The spec allows carriers to disallow removal of an eSIM, to allow for subsidized phone business models (in other words: this change was demanded by the carriers). So you should blame the carrier, not the manufacturer that simply implements the spec.
It might be nice if manufacturers implement a HUUGE LOUD warning when enabling an eSIM that requires carrier authorization to remove though. Someone should put that in the Android bug tracker.
- izacus 10mo agoDid "blaming the carrier" ever work for you when they were abusing you as a customer?
- spwa4 10mo agoYep. You know, before I hit buy.
- AlexandrB 10mo agoIt's manufacturers (cough Apple) removing the option to use more user-friendly SIMs that don't give the carriers this lever of control.
- raw_anon_1111 10mo agoYes because Apple of all companies have a history of giving carriers control of the experience.
- ValentineC 10mo ago> The spec allows carriers to disallow removal of an eSIM, to allow for subsidized phone business models (in other words: this change was demanded by the carriers). So you should blame the carrier, not the manufacturer that simply implements the spec. Gosh, that sounds pretty nuts if some $5 throwaway travel eSIM refused to be removed after a few days of use.