Convert a physical SIM card to an eSIM
on the same iPhone
Requirements for switching to eSIM
You have an active Sunrise Mobile subscription or use Sunrise Prepaid
You have an eSIM-compatible iPhone (iPhone 11 or newer series, iPhone XS/XR, iPhone SE 2022)
Your iPhone is signed in to Apple iCloud
iOS 16 or newer is installed on your iPhone
Your iPhone is connected to the internet via Wi-Fi
Step-by-step guide
Switch to eSIM
Select Settings > Mobile Service and click “Convert to eSIM”.Confirm the switch
Click “Convert to eSIM” to confirm the change to eSIM.Complete the switch
Wait until your eSIM has been activated. The old SIM card will be deactivated. Remove the physical SIM card from your iPhone and restart your device.