This article is from the WeChat public account: IT Home (ID: ithomenews), author: Yu Zai
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Remember that before the release of the iPhone 14 series, there were many rumors that Apple might provide a version that only supports eSIM.
At the time, many people were suspicious that Apple would not make such a hasty move as abandoning the physical SIM card altogether.
However, what happened later proved that those rumors were not unfounded.
For the first time, the iPhone 14 series has realized that it no longer has a SIM card slot, and users can only use eSIM, but only in the US version.
In the abandonment of the physical SIM card slot, the implementation of eSIM technology, Apple has been laid out for many years.
In 2011, Apple applied for a patent related to eSIM, and began to support eSIM features on the iPhone XR released in 2018 and subsequent models.
In iOS16 released this year, Bluetooth transmission eSIM between iPhones has also been added.
In fact, as early as when Jobs designed the original iPhone, he had hoped that there would be no SIM slot, but in the end he failed to do so.
Today, the US version of the iPhone 14 series canceled the physical SIM card slot, which is also the completion of Jobs's failed plan.
Of course, the US version of the iPhone 14 series can only use eSIM, which has nothing to do with Chinese consumers.
It is hard to say that the affected are the parallel traders and users who have been accustomed to buying the US version of the iPhone.
After all, our operators have not opened mobile phone eSIM services, and the US version of iPhone 14 will face the problem of not being able to use cellular networks in China.
An iPhone that can neither access the Internet nor talk is the ultimate iPod touch.
Unless there is a Huaqiang North God who can make the apple skin re-emerge, otherwise, the US version of the iPhone has announced GG in China.
In addition, some research institutions have analyzed that Apple's changes this time will become an important turning point in the adoption of eSIM technology.
Because from the past situation, although other manufacturers may launch a design or technology faster than Apple, but only Apple uses it on the iPhone, this design or technology can be more quickly popularized.
The most well-known to the public is the groove of Liu Haiping.
Therefore, they believe that there is a good chance that the eSIM will repeat this situation.
Driven by the iPhone, the industry leader, it will not only promote eSIM to the minds of consumers around the world, but also push other manufacturers to switch to eSIM.
As a result, the entire industry will transition from physical SIM cards to eSIMs, completely turning the tide of events.
Judging from the news that has recently circulated, the analysis of the research institute is really a bit reliable.
Recently, some netizens left a message on the official website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology to ask questions about the eSIM card.
Saying that the recent use of eSIM cards has caused greater discussion, does the mainland have any promotion plans for eSIM mobile phone cards?
In response, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology replied today that it is organizing research to promote the application of eSIM technology on devices such as smartphones.
Our Ministry attaches great importance to protecting the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and adheres to the principle of actively promoting the application and promotion of new technologies and new equipment on the basis of ensuring the legitimate rights and interests of users and information security;
At present, our department is organizing relevant units to study and promote the application of eSIM technology on tablet computers, laptops and smart phone devices, and expand the application scope of eSIM technology after the conditions are ripe.
What kind of institution the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is, I think everyone knows it.
Since it has all said this, it means that the eSIM is in a state of promotion.
It is very likely that in the next few years, eSIM technology will be widely used on smartphones.
At that time, when the huge Chinese market of users is all turned to eSIM, it can definitely be said: eSIM, it has become!
Admittedly, I don't know how long we will have to wait for the day when eSIM is popular, but Yuzai is already looking forward to it.
On the one hand, SIM cards, a 31-year-old gadget, are time to be replaced by fresh technology.
On the other hand, eSIM has several advantages that can really benefit manufacturers and users.
As an electronic SIM card, the eSIM is embedded directly inside the machine, so it does not need to be plugged in and removed like a traditional SIM card, and there is no need to have a physical card slot.
In doing so, there are two benefits.
First, thanks to the elimination of conspicuous physical SIM card slots, the phone will look more integrated, which will slightly improve the appearance of the phone.
Moreover, without a hole, the sealing will be correspondingly enhanced, reducing the possibility of moisture in the water.
Second, since there is no need to insert the card, the space occupied by the previous physical SIM card can be released.
Don't look at the small area, but it is very useful, after the manufacturer redesigned the internal structure of the fuselage, you can cram a larger capacity battery, or add hardware that provides new functions.
Mobile phones are not only getting better, they're also getting stronger, and they're good for consumers.
Not to mention, some of the original business that can only go to the business hall can be operated online, saving time and avoiding running errands.
Since eSIM has these benefits, it has not been able to land in the country, which makes people think deeply.
As for the reason, some people speculate that the eSIM is not stable and there may be vulnerabilities that cause security problems.
Others believe that eSIM's online registration method bypasses real-name censorship, leading to telecommunications fraud.
But in fact, after several years of development, eSIM has now matured; And the registration of eSIM also requires real-name authentication, which is better managed than traditional SIM cards.
In fact, the real reason for the blockage of eSIM promotion is still in several major operators.
Several major operators are also making considerable profits while providing services to the public, and they are trying to find ways to tie up users.
The eSIM card, on the other hand, has the characteristics of independently switching operators, and users can change operators at any time.
As a result, operators may lose users and damage their interests.
Some people may say that there is already a policy of "number portability", but from the reality of the situation, there are very few people who go to transfer, and even if they go to transfer, they will face resistance.
In addition, before the popularization of eSIM, it is necessary to train the staff of the business hall, which costs a considerable amount of training costs.
However, after the popularization of eSIM, because the business can be handled online, the business hall has no need to exist.
In this way, not only the previous training fees are blind, but also want to make money in the later stage, you know, the business hall staff to sell to users, but it is one of the main sources of income.
It can be seen that the source of all problems points to that word - money.
No one is going to live with money, so there is no need for several major operators to promote eSIM.
Just as the so-called "only magic can defeat magic", if you want to use eSIM as soon as possible, you can only hope for the promotion of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
In fact, from the current situation, many domestic smart watches and other wearable devices have supported the eSIM function.
This is enough to prove that operators have that ability, but are just not willing to do it.
Next, what we can do is to wait patiently for the eSIM to land.......
Five years can't work, then ten years, no more bad, twenty years can always be!