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An embedded-SIM (eSIM) or embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) is a form of programmable SIM card that is embedded directly into a device. The surface mount format provides the same electrical interface as the full size, 2FF, and 3FF SIM cards, but is soldered to a circuit board as part of the manufacturing process. In machine to machine (M2M) applications where there is no requirement to change the SIM card, this avoids the requirement for a connector, improving reliability and security. An eSIM can be provisioned remotely; end-users can add or remove operators without the need to physically swap a SIM from the device.
An embedded-SIM (eSIM) or embedded universal integrated circuit card (eUICC) is a form of programmable SIM card that is embedded directly into a device. The surface mount format provides the same electrical interface as the regular size (2FF), 3FF, and 4FF SIM cards, but is soldered to a circuit board as part of the manufacturing process. In machine to machine (M2M) applications where there is no requirement to change the SIM card, this avoids the requirement for a connector, improving reliability and security. An eSIM can be provisioned remotely; end-users can add or remove operators without the need to physically swap a SIM from the device.
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= SIM card sizes =
The three currently used sizes of SIM cards are the following:
{| class="wikitable"
!Type
!Form Factor
!Dimensions (in mm)
|-
|Standard (Mini) SIM
|2FF
|25 x 15 x 0.76
|-
|Micro SIM
|3FF
|15 x 12 x 0.76
|-
|Nano Sim
|4FF
|12.3 x 8.8 x 0.67
|}
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ]]
[[Category: Frequently Asked Questions - FAQ]]
