Bei Jing Ri Bao Ke Hu Duan·2025-10-15 06:13Core Points - The three major telecom operators in China (China Unicom, China Mobile, China Telecom) have received approval to conduct commercial trials for eSIM mobile services, with Apple announcing the release of iPhone Air (which includes eSIM) starting October 22 [1][2] Group 1: What is eSIM? - eSIM is a digital SIM card that allows users to activate a cellular plan without needing a physical nano-SIM card, enabling a more convenient user experience [2] Group 2: Activation of eSIM - To activate eSIM on iPhone Air, users must visit the telecom operator's physical store, as Apple stores do not handle eSIM activation [3] Group 3: How to Apply for eSIM Services - Users can apply for eSIM services by visiting the telecom operator's store with their ID and a compatible device, with no prior online appointment needed [4] - China Mobile will officially start processing eSIM applications on October 22, coinciding with the iPhone Air's release [4] - China Unicom has over 180,000 online reservations for eSIM services as of the report [4] Group 4: eSIM Service Charges - Currently, there are no clear regulations on eSIM service fees, but initial applications for eSIM services are reported to be free [5] - China Unicom offers two types of eSIM services: a dual-device plan for 10 yuan per month and an independent eSIM plan for 20 yuan per month, which includes 100 minutes of calls and 2GB of data [5] Group 5: Supported Devices for eSIM - The iPhone Air model A3518 supports eSIM, and only the domestic version of this model can activate eSIM services [7] - China Mobile supports a wide range of devices for eSIM, including smartwatches and tablets, while China Unicom has adapted 75 different devices for eSIM since 2015 [7]