Can you reuse an eSIM? reinstall, transfer & share

Reinstalling and transferring an eSIM depends on the provider

Quick answer: Can an eSIM be reused?

Reuse, reinstall, transfer and share: what is the difference?

Term	What it means
Reuse	Use the eSIM again after previous use
Reinstall	Install the same eligible profile again
Transfer	Move the eSIM from one device to another
Share	Allow another person to install or use an eligible eSIM

Can you install an eSIM more than once?

Can you reinstall an eSIM after deleting it?

Can you transfer an eSIM to another phone?

Can you move an eSIM from iPhone to iPhone?

Can you move an eSIM from Android to Android?

Can someone else use your eSIM?

Can one eSIM work on two phones at the same time?

What happens if you delete your travel eSIM?

Why some travel eSIMs are single-use

Which travel eSIM providers allow reinstallation?

Comparison table:

Provider	Reinstallation / reusable approach
Figabytes	Eligible eSIMs can be reinstalled
Airalo	Limited, provider and device dependent
Holafly	Prepaid profiles generally treated as single-use
Saily	Existing installed profile can support future plans
Nomad	Add-ons supported on eligible plans
Roamless	Global reusable eSIM approach
Ubigi	Reusable eSIM approach

How Figabytes reusable eSIMs work

Installed

Reinstall

Deactivated

Can a Figabytes eSIM be installed on another person's phone?

Who owns a shared Figabytes eSIM?

Can the owner monitor data after sharing?

Does reinstalling reset data or validity?

When can't a Figabytes eSIM be reinstalled?

How to avoid losing an eSIM

Frequently asked questions

Can an eSIM be reused?

Can an eSIM be installed twice?

Can I reinstall an eSIM after deleting it?

Can I transfer an eSIM to another phone?

Can I share an eSIM with someone?

Can one eSIM work on two phones?

Does reinstalling reset my data?

Does changing phone delete my eSIM?