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Fairphone 5 and eSIM

Every Fairphone 5 supports eSIM. Here is what that means for a travel plan.

Yes โ€” supports eSIM

Physical SIM
Yes
5G phone
Yes
Released
2023

Nano-SIM plus eSIM.

Checked October 4, 2026 ยท source

Models in this series

ModeleSIMStoredActivePhysical SIM
Fairphone 5Yesโ€”โ€”Yes

How to install a travel eSIM on Android

1Buy a plan

Pick a destination below; the QR code arrives by email in a minute.

2Scan the QR

Settings โ†’ Connections โ†’ SIM manager โ†’ Add eSIM โ†’ Scan QR code.

3Name it โ€œTravelโ€

Keep your home SIM for calls and SMS.

4Turn on at landing

Choose the travel eSIM for mobile data and enable data roaming for it.

Where to find eSIM in settings: Settings โ†’ Network & internet โ†’ SIMs โ†’ Add eSIM

Questions: Fairphone 5

Can I keep my home number while using a travel eSIM on Fairphone 5?

Yes. Your own SIM or eSIM stays active for calls and SMS; the travel eSIM carries data only. You choose which line is used for data in settings.

How many eSIMs can be installed on Fairphone 5 at the same time?

Several profiles can be stored; how many can be active at once depends on the model (one on most, two on recent flagships). Switching takes a tap in the SIM manager.

Can I move the eSIM from Fairphone 5 to another phone?

Usually an eSIM installs once. Delete it from one phone and it cannot be reinstalled on another without a new activation, so decide which phone carries it before you install.

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