Archive · 14 Sep 2025
India's e-SIM Adoption Set to Rise Following iPhone Air
Imagine a phone without a physical SIM card.
That's an e-SIM!
Instead, it's built right into your device.
This technology is becoming more popular in India.
Smartphones, smartwatches, and tablets can use e-SIMs.
Big phone companies like Apple and Samsung are leading the way.
Using an e-SIM is often easier.
Telecom companies like Airtel and Vi are promoting e-SIMs, too.
For those who travel, e-SIMs can be cheaper.
Analysts predict more adoption in 2025 as mid-range phones begin to use them.
e-SIM adoption is growing among Indian smartphone users.
e-SIMs are digital SIM cards built directly into devices.
Smartphones, IoT devices, smartwatches, and tablets use e-SIMs.
e-SIM share of smartphones in India was 13% in 2024.
Telecom companies like Airtel and Vi are promoting e-SIMs.
- Who
- Indian smartphone users and telecom companies
- What
- Increasing adoption of e-SIM technology
- When
- Adoption expected to increase in 2025
- Where
- India
- Why
- Better user experience, digital activation, and international travel benefits
- e-SIM definition
- Digital SIM built directly into devices
- e-SIM usage
- Smartphones, IoT devices, smartwatches, and tablets
- 2023 e-SIM smartphone share
- 11%
- 2024 e-SIM smartphone share
- 13%
- Leading e-SIM brands (global)
- Apple and Samsung