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No. An eSIM does not work like a physical SIM card and therefore cannot simply be moved between devices.<\/p>\n

When you install an eSIM, it is activated digitally on that device, usually by scanning a QR code. The QR code can normally only be used once.<\/p>\n

If you want to use the eSIM on another device, contact us first. We will then check what options there are for your eSIM.<\/p>\n

A physical SIM card is easier to move between, for example, a phone and a router, as you simply take out the card and insert it in the new device.<\/p>\n

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Important with eSIM<\/h3>\n

An eSIM is a digital SIM profile and does not work quite like a plastic SIM. So do not delete the profile and do not scan the QR code with another device just to test it. A QR code may be intended for a single installation, and if the old profile is deleted, a new one may need to be ordered.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Useful links<\/h3>\n

\u2192 More about eSIM<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

\u2192 See SIM cards for Sweden and Europe<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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