Sky Mobile UK
Customers of the Sky Mobile (Sky Broadband, Sky TV etc.) service, which harnesses O2’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) platform, may like to know that they’ve recently made it even simpler for you to activate your eSIM on Apple devices (iPhone etc.) with iOS 18 or later. No more scanning of QR codes.
The change means that when you purchase an eSIM and choose to install it on an Apple device, you’ll now receive a ‘Quick Install’ link instead of a QR code. “This new feature takes you directly to the installation and activation stage — making it a seamless experience right from the start,” said Sky. Customers can get the link by logging into their Sky account and then entering the eSIM confirmation code that is sent by email.
NOTE: eSIMs embed an electronic SIM into your device (Smartphone) that could – once fully implemented – make it easier and quicker to switch between operators (e.g. not having to wait for a SIM card to arrive) and to use additional networks alongside your main mobile service (e.g. eSIMs for travel when abroad).
However, Android users, and those on older versions of iOS, will still have to follow the regular eSIM activation steps by scanning a QR code.
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