What is eSIM? How to buy an eSIM plan.

Purchasing an eSIM

Red Pocket Mobile is happy to offer an eSIM option for our iPhone and monthly calling plans. Select a plan from our website, redpocket.com/plans, or with your iPhone purchase, and choose "eSIM" as the delivery option.

eSIM is available on the GSMA network. eSIM for GSMT and CDMA is not yet available. At this time, eSIM is available for online purchase only.

Will my phone work with eSIM?

Phones must be carrier unlocked to work with eSIM.

If you're using a dual SIM phone, you can use eSIM as your only cellular plan or you may use a physical SIM card for your first cellular plan and eSIM as the second. You cannot use two eSIM cellular plans in your dual SIM phone (unless you have an Apple iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro, or iPhone 13 Pro Max). 

Check here for a list of eSIM compatible phones. 

Ordering an eSIM online

Step 1: Red Pocket Mobile offers four calling plans starting at just $20 per month. Visit redpocket.com/plans. 

Step 2: On the checkout page, choose eSIM as your delivery method. We'll check to see if your phone is eSIM compatible. On the form that appears, enter your phone manufacturer (for example, Apple, Samsung, HTC, etc.) and then enter your phone model (for example, iPhone 12, Galaxy S12, U20, etc.). 

Step 3: Complete your order and your confirmation code will be emailed to you. This code is important, it contains your pre-paid plan and other order details. Keep it secure. 

Step 4: Activate your new line. Go to redpocket.com/activate and enter your confirmation code. During the activation process, transfer your phone number over from another wireless carrier or get a new phone number. 

Step 5: After activation, you'll receive your eSIM download instructions. Click here to learn how to install your eSIM once you've received it.