Xi Niu Cai Jing·2025-09-16 06:31Group 1 - Apple has launched the iPhone Air, which is the thinnest iPhone ever, featuring eSIM technology to save internal space, raising consumer interest in eSIM mobile services in China [2] - The iPhone Air can only be activated via eSIM, and only certain carriers in mainland China support eSIM, with specific support depending on carrier dynamics [2] Group 2 - On September 10, the three major Chinese telecom operators responded regarding eSIM services for mobile phones [3] - China Unicom has commercialized eSIM for smartwatches and tablets and plans to conduct commercial trials for mobile eSIM when conditions permit, with rumors suggesting they will leverage the iPhone Air to launch mobile eSIM services [3] - China Mobile currently does not support mobile eSIM but plans to offer related services in the future, with indications that they have already been approved to handle eSIM mobile services once officially notified [3] - China Telecom has not received official notification for mobile eSIM services but has submitted applications to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, with expectations of approval being a matter of time, and they are prepared to launch eSIM services for devices including the iPhone 17 soon after approval [3]