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iPhone 17 Goes eSIM-Only in EU, Staff Trained
8/31/2025
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- Apple will remove the physical SIM card tray from the iPhone 17 series, starting in the EU.
- Retail staff in the EU must complete eSIM training by September 5, prior to the iPhone 17 launch on September 9.
- The iPhone 17 Air will be eSIM-only, improving design and security.
- Older iPhone models will continue to support physical SIM cards.
