Core Viewpoint - The three major telecom operators in China have launched eSIM mobile services, marking a significant shift from traditional SIM cards to a more versatile eSIM model, enhancing user experience across various devices and scenarios [1][2][3]. Group 1: Telecom Operators' Initiatives - China Mobile has introduced a comprehensive eSIM product line that includes not only mobile phones but also smartwatches, tablets, and in-car devices, promoting seamless connectivity and collaboration across devices [1]. - China Telecom's announcement highlights the transition from physical SIM cards to a "lightweight, multi-modal" eSIM model, aiming to enhance mobile communication services [1][2]. - China Unicom has received approval to conduct commercial trials for eSIM mobile services, which is expected to drive innovation in digital economy and terminal connectivity [2]. Group 2: User Engagement and Market Response - There is a strong user interest in eSIM mobile services, with over 170,000 reservations reported for China Unicom's eSIM mobile service as of the latest update [2]. - The eSIM mobile service offers functionalities equivalent to traditional SIM cards, allowing users to access voice communication, data services, and SMS [2]. Group 3: Future Developments - More eSIM-compatible mobile phones are expected to be launched soon, with China Mobile planning to collaborate with industry partners to introduce devices that support both traditional SIM and eSIM [3]. - Currently, the eSIM mobile service is only available for the iPhone Air (Chinese version), which will be available for pre-order on October 17 and officially released on October 22 [2].

具体来看，中国移动提供全体系eSIM产品支持，不仅涵盖手机这一核心通信设备，还扩展至智能 手表、平板电脑、车载设备等多种形态，实现跨终端、跨场景的无缝连接与协同工作。eSIM技术的引 入，将进一步彰显中国移动在网络覆盖、服务质量及技术创新上的综合优势，为用户打造更加丰富、多 元的使用体验。 此前，中国电信的eSIM业务已支持智能手表、车载设备等多终端。中国电信发布的公告显示，此 次手机端eSIM业务的引入，将全面推动移动通信服务从传统的实体SIM卡模式向"轻量化、多模态"的 eSIM模式演进。 中国联通表示，中国联通正式获得开展eSIM手机运营服务商用试验的批复，这将为数字经济发展 和终端连接创新注入新动能。公告显示，自2015年启动技术研发，2018年国内推出eSIM可穿戴业务， 再到陆续获得物联网、笔记本与平板类业务许可，中国联通已累计适配终端75款，覆盖消费电子、工业 互联、智慧出行等多类场景，服务用户规模突破数百万。eSIM手机业务的获批，标志着中国联通实现 eSIM全场景业务闭环。 本报记者 李乔宇 "目前eSIM功能仅支持iPhone Air国行版手机，后续将开放至其他符合相关要求的终端。"10月 ...

本报记者 李乔宇 "目前eSIM功能仅支持iPhone Air国行版手机，后续将开放至其他符合相关要求的终端。"10月14日，《证券日报》记者走 访北京市朝阳区多家通信运营商了解到，目前，三大通信运营商均开放eSIM手机业务，用户需携带身份证以及iPhone Air国行 版手机到线下营业厅办理。 据悉，eSIM是一种将实体SIM卡功能集成到手机内置芯片中的技术。用户购买支持eSIM的手机后，无需插入实体SIM卡， 可将号码通过空中下载的方式写入手机内置eSIM芯片。对于用户而言，eSIM技术可以进一步缩小SIM卡槽在终端内部的占用空 间，使终端做得更加轻薄，同时也可提升终端的防尘、防水、抗震动能力。 谈及资费问题，三大通信运营商相关工作人员均表示，目前eSIM手机业务免功能费，支持办理的套餐、资费、付费方式与 现行的移动电话业务保持一致。 上线eSIM手机业务 10月13日，三大通信运营商均宣布上线eSIM手机业务，同时透露将持续完善产品形态。 具体来看，中国移动提供全体系eSIM产品支持，不仅涵盖手机这一核心通信设备，还扩展至智能手表、平板电脑、车载设 备等多种形态，实现跨终端、跨场景的无缝连接与协同工作。 ...