来源：环球网 据北京电信官方介绍，为给用户提供便捷、顺畅的办理体验，营业厅工作人员将全程协助用户办理 eSIM功能开通手续，用户在现场即可完成办理并启用该服务。考虑到部分用户后续可能存在终端更换 需求，北京电信特别推出配套服务：用户启用eSIM后，若需更换为非eSIM终端，可向北京电信申请恢 复实体SIM卡服务，充分保障用户使用灵活性。目前，北京电信所有线下营业厅均已开放eSIM办理渠 道，暂不支持线上办理，有需求的用户可前往就近线下营业厅办理。 【环球网科技综合报道】9月11日消息，北京电信近日通过官方小红书账号发布重要信息，宣布已具备 eSIM开通能力，将于9月19日苹果iPhone Air正式开售时，同步上线eSIM服务体验。此次推出的eSIM服 务，套餐资费与相关权益保持不变，确保用户在享受新服务的同时，权益不受影响。 针对iPhone Air是否支持中国电信eSIM服务这一用户关切问题，中国电信此前回应媒体询问时表示，中 国电信eSIM手机业务已完成全面准备工作，预计在近期获得工业和信息化部商用试验正式批复后，将 迅速向用户开放eSIM手机业务办理服务，服务范围将涵盖iPhone 17等机型，具体开 ...

Core Viewpoint - The era of "SIM card-free" mobile phones is approaching, with Huawei set to launch a new foldable smartphone supporting eSIM technology, potentially becoming the first commercially available eSIM smartphone in China [1][8]. Group 1: eSIM Technology Overview - eSIM is a digital SIM card that can be downloaded to mobile devices, offering the same functionality as traditional SIM cards [3]. - The integration of eSIM technology allows manufacturers to save space in devices, enabling smaller and lighter designs, as eSIM occupies only one-third of the space of a Nano SIM card [3][4]. - Users will find it easier to switch carriers without needing to visit physical stores, enhancing convenience [2][3]. Group 2: Carrier Actions and Support - China Unicom has already launched eSIM services, while China Mobile is preparing to gradually reopen eSIM services after a temporary suspension [6][8]. - China Telecom is lagging in eSIM service rollout, citing incomplete upgrades and dependencies on traditional SIM card authentication for its satellite communication services [6][8]. - The three major carriers are expected to fully reopen eSIM services in the second half of 2023, following improvements in switching rules and security measures [6][7]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Huawei is likely to launch its eSIM-enabled foldable smartphone in September, aiming to capture the domestic market ahead of Apple's upcoming iPhone 17 Air, which will also support eSIM [8][9]. - The competition in the smartphone market is intensifying, with Huawei holding a significant market share of 19.4% in Q1 2025, while Apple has seen a decline [9][11]. - The push for eSIM technology is becoming a key feature for major smartphone manufacturers, indicating a rapid adoption trend in the industry [12].

Core Viewpoint - The era of "SIM card-free" mobile phones is approaching, with Huawei set to launch a new foldable smartphone supporting eSIM technology, potentially becoming the first commercially available eSIM smartphone in China [3][4][13]. Group 1: eSIM Technology Overview - eSIM is an electronic SIM card that can be downloaded to mobile devices, providing the same functionality as traditional SIM cards [7]. - The integration of eSIM technology allows manufacturers to save space in devices, making them smaller and lighter, as eSIM occupies only one-third of the space of a Nano SIM card [7]. - Users will find it easier to switch carriers without needing to visit physical stores, enhancing convenience [4][7]. Group 2: Operators' Actions - China Unicom has already launched eSIM services, while China Mobile plans to gradually reopen eSIM services after a temporary suspension [9][11]. - China Telecom is lagging in eSIM service rollout, citing ongoing upgrades and limitations due to its satellite communication business [11]. - The recent shift in operators' attitudes towards eSIM is attributed to clearer switching rules and improvements in security measures [12][11]. Group 3: Competitive Landscape - Huawei is expected to compete with Apple in the eSIM market, with the potential launch of its foldable smartphone in September [13][17]. - Apple has already moved towards eSIM-only devices, with the upcoming iPhone 17 Air expected to eliminate the physical SIM card slot entirely [13]. - According to CounterPoint Research, Huawei holds a significant market share in China, with 19.4% in Q1 2025, while Apple has seen a decline [13].