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Get to know eSIM

Learn about eSIMs, and how they work with AT&T.

What is an eSIM?

An eSIM is a digital SIM that connects your devices to the AT&T network. It gives you more flexibility to manage your wireless plan and device.

  • You download an eSIM and activate it—there’s no need for a physical SIM card.
  • Some devices with eSIM capabilities can support more than one phone number.
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How to activate your eSIM device

Transfer your phone number to AT&T

Learn how to transfer your existing phone number from another carrier to AT&T.

Bring your own eSIM device to AT&T

  1. Start at Bring your own device.
  2. Select Add a line or switch to AT&T.
  3. Follow the steps to choose a plan and download your eSIM. You can transfer your existing number to your new line during checkout.

Transfer your eSIM between AT&T devices

To move your eSIM (and phone number) from one AT&T eSIM device to another:
  1. Start at Bring Your Own Device.
  2. Select Bring a new device to an existing line.
  3. Follow the prompts to move your eSIM and phone number to a different device

Activate your eSIM device on AT&T Prepaid

Get flexible plan options when you activate your eSIM with AT&T Prepaid®.

eSIM instructions by device