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Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Be Fully eSIM-Only

Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Be Fully eSIM-Only

Apple is reportedly preparing its first foldable iPhone — and according to industry analysts, the device may be eSIM-only globally, meaning it will not include a physical SIM tray in any region. This shift marks another major milestone in Apple’s transition toward digital connectivity and has implications not just for everyday users, but especially for international travelers and digital nomads.

This potential design change fits perfectly into a world where embedded SIM (eSIM) technology is becoming mainstream — and where companies like Figabytes (https://figabytes.com) are making global data more accessible than ever.


📱 The Foldable iPhone: A New Era of Connectivity

According to reports, Apple’s first foldable iPhone will follow the footsteps of recent iPhone models that already lean heavily on digital SIM functions. But unlike previous designs, this new device could be entirely devoid of physical SIM support anywhere in the world.

This means:

  • No SIM tray

  • All cellular connectivity via eSIM

  • Global consistency across models and markets

  • Seamless digital activation for mobile plans

For users, this simplifies device setup and eliminates the need to worry about tiny SIM cards or losing them while traveling.


🧠 Why Apple Might Go eSIM-Only

There are several reasons Apple could make this leap:

1. More Internal Space

Removing the physical SIM tray frees internal room for:

  • Larger batteries

  • Additional cooling systems

  • Foldable display mechanisms

2. Stronger Focus on Digital First Design

Apple has been gradually pushing users toward eSIMs in recent years, and an eSIM-only device would accelerate that shift.

3. Global Standardization

A single, unified design worldwide simplifies manufacturing and inventory — no regional SIM tray variants.

4. Better Security & Flexibility

eSIMs are harder to steal or tamper with, making them more secure. They also allow multiple mobile profiles stored digitally.


🌍 What This Means for Travelers

If Apple’s foldable iPhone is indeed eSIM-only, the implications for global travelers are significant:

Instant Activation Anywhere

No need to buy or swap physical SIMs at airports or local kiosks. With Figabytes eSIMs, you simply:

  1. Purchase a travel plan online

  2. Scan a QR or follow an install link

  3. Activate your plan when you land

No SIM tray. No delays. Just instant connectivity.


Multiple Profiles for Multiple Trips

eSIMs let you store more than one mobile plan at a time. You can have:

  • A home carrier plan

  • A Figabytes travel plan

  • Regional bundles

  • Backup data plans

All ready to switch at a tap — without inserting or ejecting anything.


No More Lost or Damaged SIMs

Physical SIM cards can be lost, bent, or damaged easily — especially during travel. A fully digital eSIM removes that risk entirely.


🧩 Figabytes: Perfectly Positioned for an eSIM-Only Future

Figabytes is designed for exactly this sort of digital transition. With support for hundreds of countries and regional plans, Figabytes provides seamless global data for every kind of traveler.

Here’s what Figabytes offers:

  • eSIMs for 190+ destinations

  • Regional and global data bundles

  • Unlimited and high-GB options

  • Fast QR or link installation

  • No roaming fees

  • 24/7 support

Explore data plans here:
👉 https://figabytes.com


🔮 The Future of eSIM and Travel

Apple’s move toward eSIM-only hardware isn’t just a device upgrade — it’s a signal that mobile connectivity is entering a fully digital era. No more plastic SIMs. No more tray tools. No more juggling physical cards when crossing borders.

For travelers, that means simpler journeys and fewer barriers to global connectivity.
And for eSIM platforms like Figabytes, it means offering data experiences that are fast, flexible, and travel-ready.

Install your eSIM with confidence

Follow this guided checklist from device prep to activation. Figabytes eSIMs stay ready in your account, so you can install today and switch them on the moment you land.

Most unlocked phones from 2018 onward support eSIM. Run these pre-checks now so activation is stress-free when you land.

  • Make sure your device is unlocked and supports eSIM (iPhone XR/XS or newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or newer, Google Pixel 4 or newer, and most recent flagships).
  • Stay connected to Wi-Fi during installation so the eSIM profile downloads instantly.

iPhone & iPad

Settings → General → About. Under "Digital SIM," confirm an EID is listed.

Android

Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs (or Connections). Look for "Add eSIM" or "Download a SIM instead."

Unsure about compatibility? Ask our team before you buy.