Short answer
Two things must be true: your phone supports eSIM, and it isn’t locked to your carrier. To check eSIM support, dial *#06#: if you see an “EID” number, it supports eSIM. On iPhone, check the lock under Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock; “No SIM restrictions” means it’s unlocked. Most iPhones from the XS onward support eSIM.
Compare Bermuda eSIM plansCheck 1: does my phone support eSIM?
Any phone: open the dialler and type *#06#. If one of the numbers is labelled EID, your phone supports eSIM.
iPhone: Settings → General → About. If there’s a Digital SIM or EID entry, it supports eSIM. iPhone XS, XR and every model since support eSIM. US models from the iPhone 14 on have no SIM tray at all and are eSIM only.
Android: Settings → About phone → look for EID or SIM status. Recent Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy S and Z models support eSIM; many budget models don’t.
Check 2: is my phone unlocked?
A travel eSIM only works on a phone that isn’t locked to your carrier.
iPhone: Settings → General → About → Carrier Lock. “No SIM restrictions” means it’s unlocked.
Android: there’s no single setting. The easiest check is to ask your carrier, or look in your carrier’s app. Phones bought on a payment plan are often locked until paid off.
My phone doesn’t pass. What now?
- Locked: ask your carrier to unlock it. It can take a few days, so do it well before the trip.
- No eSIM support: buy a local prepaid SIM on arrival (Bermuda SIM card guide) or use your carrier’s roaming pass (costs in Bermuda).
Common questions
Can I use an eSIM and my normal SIM at the same time?
Yes, on phones with dual SIM support, which is almost every eSIM phone. Your home SIM stays active for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data.
Does an eSIM work on an iPad?
Cellular iPads that support eSIM can use many travel eSIMs. Check the provider’s device list before buying.