Can I Use my eSIM as Hotspot or For Tethering?

18 April 2023

Yes, you can access the internet data from your eSIM on other devices by setting up a personal hotspot.

You can accomplish this on iOS by going to the "Personal Hotspot" option in settings, and on Android by going to the "WiFi hotspot" settings.

 

hotspot and tethering

 

How can I determine which eSIM is being used to transmit my data?

 

On the Android platform:

 

Navigate to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network to begin.

You'll see the name of the eSIM you created during installation here.

 

On iOS:

 

Navigate to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data.

The word "On" will appear next to the name of the eSIM being used.

 

On Samsung Electronics:

 

Navigate to Settings > Connections > SIM Card Manager to begin.

The name of the eSIM in use will appear under preferred SIM card.

 

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