Overview

• Apple Authorized Resellers in the EU have been told to complete new eSIM training in Apple’s SEED app by September 5, according to a MacRumors report.
• The change is expected to coincide with next week’s iPhone 17 unveiling, though it remains unclear whether all models or only the thin iPhone 17 Air would drop the SIM slot.
• Apple has not confirmed the plan, and reporting characterizes the shift as preparation rather than an official announcement.
• Mobile operators, including in the UK, have raised concerns with regulators about a rapid transition and potential customer losses.
• Provisioning and transfers still vary by carrier, and reporting indicates Apple is adding iOS features to streamline eSIM moves, including transfers to Android, while China continues to favor dual physical SIMs with limited eSIM approval.