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Apple Prepares EU for eSIM-Only iPhone 17 Launch

9/2/2025

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Story summary
  • Apple is training EU retail employees on eSIM technology, signaling a possible eSIM-only iPhone 17 in Europe.
  • Training must be finished by September 5, ahead of the iPhone 17 launch on September 9.
  • The iPhone 17 Air may be the first model to remove the physical SIM slot globally, with regional variations.
  • eSIM transition aims to improve user experience, but markets like China and India may retain physical SIMs due to regulations.