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Discussion topic: Can I use a normal sim in my new iPhone 17 or do I have to install the esim

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Can I use a normal sim in my new iPhone 17 or do I have to install the esim

Will my normal sim work with iPhone 17 as I have lost all my contacts 

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Re: Can I use a normal sim in my new iPhone 17 or do I have to install the esim

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@Junemb all newer phones should be dual sim so you can use either 


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Re: Can I use a normal sim in my new iPhone 17 or do I have to install the esim

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@Junemb 

If you are considering or have the iPhone 17 Air that is eSIM only.

https://helpforum.sky.com/t5/Sky-Mobile/Apple-iPhone-17-range-and-iPhone-Air-now-available-for-pre-o... 


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Message posted on ‎04 Oct 2025 10:42 AM

Re: Can I use a normal sim in my new iPhone 17 or do I have to install the esim

Thanks

do I have to activate the esim

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@Junemb wrote:

Thanks

do I have to activate the esim

@Junemb  not if don't want it 


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