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Apple iPhone 14 models in India come with a physical SIM card tray.
Now, if you are considering buying a new iPhone 14, you must be confused about the SIM situation. There are many questions that will come to mind - if you'll be able to use two connections with your new iPhone, if a US-bought iPhone 14 model will work fine in India, and the likes. Worry not, you have come to the right place. Here is everything you need to know about the iPhone 14 eSIM feature.
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Yes, any Apple iPhone 14 model bought in India will come with a SIM tray. If you are considering buying an iPhone 14 model in India, you get a physical SIM tray with your new Apple iPhone 14. Further, you also get eSIM connectivity, in case you opt for a second SIM or are already using an eSIM. The only thing to see here is if your carrier offers eSIM support.
You an use two connections with your iPhone 14 in India, but you can put only one physical SIM in your iPhone. However, if you want two SIM connections on your iPhone 14, you will have to use one eSIM along with the physical SIM.
Currently, there are no reports of any users in India facing issues with eSIM connectivity, so if you are thinking of asking a relative or friend to bring you an iPhone from the US, you will have to apply for an eSIM with your carrier. You will not be able to use a physical SIM card.
In India, all major carriers like Airtel, Jio, and Vi have eSIM support. With Vi (erstwhile Vodafone Idea), however, eSIM is only available with postpaid connections. The process to activate an eSIM is also different for all carriers. Currently, telecom providers don't charge anything for eSIM and your regular plan is forwarded to your eSIM.
To apply for an eSIM, Airtel users can SMS "eSIM [space] registered email ID" to 121. Reliance Jio users can SMS GETESIM to 199, and Vi users can SMS "eSIM [space] registered email ID" to 199. Following this, users will get an SMS from their carrier with the steps that they need to follow. You will also receive a QR code on your email, which needs to be scanned with your iPhone. To do so, go to Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan.
With the Apple iPhone 14 series, Apple has also introduced a new Satellite Connectivity feature that will allow users to call for help when they are in a remote area with no network. This feature, however, is limited to only US and Canada, and users in India do not get the feature with the iPhone 14 series. Users in US and Canada will also get the feature with an iOS 16 update later this year.
The emergency feature on all the iPhone 14 models will try and connect you to a nearby satellite in case of emergencies. Satellite connectivity relies on line-of-site communication with the satellites hovering above the Earth's surface it is a handy feature when you're outside the range of a traditional cellular tower.
The iPhone 14 series is priced in India at Rs 79,900 onwards for the base 128GB variant of the iPhone 14. The iPhone 14 Plus is priced at Rs 89,900 onwards for the 128GB variant. The iPhone 14 Pro is priced at Rs 1,29,900 onwards in India, while the iPhone 14 Pro Max is priced at Rs 1,39,900 onwards.