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eSim and physical sim
If I use my sim card from my android phone to create an esim in my new iPad, will I still be able to use the sim card in my android phone? I would like to use my cellular service on the iPad while flying drones from it. And when not using the iPad to fly, I want to be able to use my cell service on my android phone. I had planned to be swapping the sim card back and forth from each device as needed, but if I can set up the esim in the iPad and just turn off my phone, that would be convenient.
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dwill05
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5 months ago
You can only have one active SIM with a phone number. If you convert a physical SIM to an eSIM, the physical SIM gets deactivated. Also, you can’t use a phone SIM in an iPad. A phone SIM is tied to a phone plan. iPad SIMs are for data only plans. An iPad SIM has a phone number, but that’s only for connecting to the cellular network. It can’t be used for making phone calls.
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EChartier2022
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5 months ago
Thank You for your prompt response. I also have a Moxee Hot Spot device that is now outdated. So could I use that number (sim) and use the iPad as my Hot Spot from now on?
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ATTHelp
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5 months ago
We are here to help with getting cellular service on your iPad when using your drone, @EChartier2022.
Thank you to the ACE, @dwill05 for that great accurate information. To use cellular service on your iPad when flying your drone, you will need to set up a data plan with your iPad.
We do not recommend using your Moxee SIM in your iPad, it will be best to either get a data plan specifically for your iPad, or you can connect your iPad to your Wi-Fi or hotspot device.
We hope this helps. Thank you for contacting AT&T Community Forums. Please feel free to reach back out with any other questions.
Clarissa, AT&T Community Specialist
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