An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM card that can replace a physical SIM card. So instead of waiting to receive your physical SIM card, you can install an eSIM to your mobile device to get your service activated instantly.
See our list of eSIM compatible devices here.
eSIM activation steps for compatible Android and iOS devices differ, please see the following step-by-step guides:
Please ensure your device is connected to the internet using a Wi-Fi network.
Activating eSIM on an Android device
Step 1: In Settings, go to Connections
Step 2: Select SIM card manager
Step 3: Select "Add mobile plan"
Step 4: Scan carrier QR code from our email
Step 5: Confirm the adding of the eSIM
Step 6: Installing of the eSIM will take a while
Step 7: eSIM has been installed successfully.
Activating eSIM on an iOS device
Step 1: Go to Settings and select Mobile Data
Step 2: Select "Add Data Plan"
Step 3: Scan the QR code from our email
Step 4: Tap on "Add Data Plan"
Step 5: Name your Data Plan Label as MyRepublic for easy identification
Step 6: Choose your default line to call or send SMS
Step 7: Choose your data plan for iMessage, Facetime, Apple ID
Step 8: Choose your default line for mobile data
Step 9: Done! Your eSIM has been activated.
If you are installing your MyRepublic eSIM on a new device, please check out this article instead.
For eSIM-related charges, please refer to this page.