How do I know whether I am using a new eSIM or my original SIM?

UpdatedJune 10, 2026

Quick Answer

Check which SIM is selected for [Mobile Data] or [Cellular Data]. If your eSIM is selected, your phone is using the new eSIM for internet access.

How to check on iPhone

Open [Settings] > [Cellular] or [Mobile Service].
Select our eSIM for [Cellular data/Mobile data]

How to check on Samsung

Go to [Settings] > [Connections] > [SIM manager]
Select our eSIM for [Mobile data]

How to check on Google

Go to [Settings] > [Network & Internet] > [SIMs]
Select our eSIM and turn on [Mobile data]
Choose “Use eSIM”

Tip

You can rename your eSIM label, for example “Japan eSIM,” to make it easier to identify in your settings.

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How do I know whether I am using a new eSIM or my original SIM?

How to check on iPhone

How to check on Samsung

How to check on Google

Tip

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 do I know whether I am using a new eSIM or my original SIM?

How to check on iPhone

How to check on Samsung

How to check on Google

Tip

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.