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Cost of eSim

Technik21 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 10:50:13 GMT

Hi All

I am considering moving over to O2, but just need to check on an eSim option.

I have my own Samsung S10+, and also a Samsung Active 2 4G watch.

So I will be looking to purchase a Sim Only contract for my phone, and will then require an eSim for my watch.

I just simply need to know if there would be an additional charge for supplying the eSim, and also using it?

For example, I discovered that EE charge £7 per month for an eSim contract on top of the Sim only contract for the phone. Two contracts with one number.

So not sure if this is the case with every provider, or once you have a contract of sorts, you can apply for a free (supply and use) eSim too, that runs alongside the existing contract without additional cost.

Any clarification appreciated thanks.....

Re: Cost of eSim

Cleoriff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:12:00 GMT

@Technik21

There will be no charge for the esim.

https://www.o2.co.uk/help/phones-sims-and-devices/esim

Any cost will be related to the tariff you choose for the watch.

Re: Cost of eSim

Technik21 — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:33:00 GMT

@Cleoriff Thank you for the quick reply.

I have just read in another post, that O2 don't currently support eSims for the Samsung Active 2 watches, just iPhone watch, so I now need to invesitagate this too...

Thanks once again

Re: Cost of eSim

Cleoriff — Sun, 26 Jul 2020 11:38:34 GMT

@Technik21

Of course they don't. Just the Apple Watch. Apologies for my Sunday Morning brain fade

Thread here from January when the same question was asked

https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Android/Galaxy-Watch-SIM-plan/td-p/1271430

Re: Cost of eSim

Gus13 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 10:13:45 GMT

@Cleoriff

thanks, i am keen to get an esim, i have just joined O2 as i have a Cell Apple Watch as a present. If i am now on a pay monthly SIM in my iphone, how do i get the esim at no cost? for the watch.

cheers

Gus

Re: Cost of eSim

Cleoriff — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:12:13 GMT

@Gus13

To get an esim pack you need to call O2

Numbers here Guide: Coronavirus Community Help and Support

Advice from an O2 Guru regarding a way to get through:

When you call, you will be asked for the reason you are calling,

Stay silent for 15 seconds and you will be taken to the keypad options.

Press 2 for Everything Else

Press 5 for More Options

Press 7 for Anything Else which will put you though to an advisor.

Press Upgrade, Lost/Stolen or Fraud if you have to.

8am is the best time to call

Re: Cost of eSim

MI5 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 12:08:58 GMT

@Gus13 wrote:

@Cleoriff

thanks, i am keen to get an esim, i have just joined O2 as i have a Cell Apple Watch as a present. If i am now on a pay monthly SIM in my iphone, how do i get the esim at no cost? for the watch.
cheers
Gus

It will cost you £5 per month for an Apple watch eSim.

Re: Cost of eSim

Gus13 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:09:47 GMT

Thanks. i'm a little confused.
@Cleorifffirst asked a similar question to me. and @Cleoriff mentioned it was no cost for esim?

has this now changed, i sound like i am the same setup as @Technik21

sorry if this is a stupid question

cheers

Gus

Re: Cost of eSim

MI5 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:12:10 GMT

@Gus13

The Apple watch requires a data plan to work with the eSim.

There is no actual cost for an eSim but you can't get one without the data plan, which is £5 per month.

Re: Cost of eSim

Gus13 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:18:08 GMT

ok thanks. and the iphone pay monthly sim data plan isnt enough?

Re: Cost of eSim

MI5 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:18:52 GMT

@Gus13 wrote:
ok thanks. and the iphone pay monthly sim data plan isnt enough?

No, it's not enough. You need the extra watch data plan.

Re: Cost of eSim

Gus13 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:23:51 GMT

magic thanks for your time.

Re: Cost of eSim

MI5 — Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:38:28 GMT

You're welcome