eSIM guides
How to check if your phone supports eSIM
A quick way to confirm your device can use a travel eSIM before you buy, plus where to check the definitive list.
BrisqNet Team · Published 2026-08-30 · 4 min read
Before buying a travel eSIM, it's worth spending thirty seconds confirming your device actually supports one — most phones released in the last several years do, but not all, and a carrier-locked device can behave differently even if the model itself supports eSIM.
The quickest check on your own phone
- iPhone: go to Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Service) — if you see an option to 'Add eSIM' or 'Add Cellular Plan', your device supports it
- Android: check Settings → Network & internet (or Connections) for an 'Add eSIM' or 'Add mobile plan' option — the exact wording varies by manufacturer
- If you don't see either option, your specific model or carrier variant may not support eSIM, or it may need to be unlocked first
Check with your carrier too
Even eSIM-capable models can be restricted by the carrier they were originally sold through. If your phone is carrier-locked, check with that carrier about eSIM support and unlocking before you buy a travel eSIM.
For a definitive answer
Device compatibility changes as new models launch, so rather than relying on a static list that can go out of date, check BrisqNet's supported devices guide for current compatibility information before you buy.
Do all recent iPhones and Android phones support eSIM?
Most flagship phones from the last several years do, but not all models and not every carrier variant. Check your specific device in settings, and check with your carrier if it's locked.
What happens if I buy a plan and my phone doesn't support eSIM?
See our Refund Policy for how compatibility issues are handled — generally, if the eSIM hasn't been installed, this is straightforward to resolve.