How can I disable the eSIM plan while it is in use?

UpdatedJune 11, 2026

Quick Answer

You can temporarily turn off the eSIM in your phone settings instead of deleting it. However, turning it off does not pause the plan’s validity period.

How to turn off eSIM on iPhone

Open [Settings] > [Cellular] or [Mobile Service].
Select the eSIM line.
Turn off [Turn On This Line].

How to turn off eSIM on Samsung

Open [Settings] > [Connections] > [SIM manager].
Toggle off your eSIM under the eSIMs section.

How to turn off eSIM on Google

Open [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [SIMs]
Select our eSIM
Toggle off [Use eSIM]

Important note

Do not delete the eSIM unless you are completely finished using it. Most eSIMs cannot be reinstalled after deletion.

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How can I disable the eSIM plan while it is in use?

How to turn off eSIM on iPhone

How to turn off eSIM on Samsung

How to turn off eSIM on Google

Important note

To activate an eSIM,
your device must be both

eSIM-compatible

Carrier unlocked

1. Go to [Settings] > [General] > [About] on your device.

2. Look for “Network Provider Lock – No SIM restrictions”:

◦ If you see this, your phone is unlocked.
◦ If not, your phone is locked.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks] on your device.

2. Select [Network operators]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Network and Internet] > [Internet] on your device.

2. Select your SIM > [Automatically Select Network]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

How can I disable the eSIM plan while it is in use?

How to turn off eSIM on iPhone

How to turn off eSIM on Samsung

How to turn off eSIM on Google

Important note

1. Go to [Settings] > [General] > [About] on your device.

2. Look for “Network Provider Lock – No SIM restrictions”:

◦ If you see this, your phone is unlocked. ◦ If not, your phone is locked.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [Mobile networks] on your device.

2. Select [Network operators]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked. ◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

1. Go to [Settings] > [Network and Internet] > [Internet] on your device.

2. Select your SIM > [Automatically Select Network]:

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked. ◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

◦ If you see this, your phone is unlocked.
◦ If not, your phone is locked.

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.

◦ If multiple networks appear, your phone is likely unlocked.
◦ If only one network appears or you cannot find the option to search networks, your phone is likely locked to the carrier.