If you live outside the US and plan to upgrade to an iPhone 17, you may need to have a chat with your carrier.
Since the iPhone 14, Apple’s smartphones in the US have lost their SIM card slot, while in other countries, they support a combination of physical and eSIM. A new rumor surfaced suggesting Apple is about to eliminate the physical SIM card tray from the iPhone 17 in more countries.
Retail employers at Apple Authorized Resellers in the European Union are required to complete training related to eSIM, according to a report by MacRumors. Sources familiar with the matter say that the deadline to complete the course is Friday, September 5.
Apple’s “Awe dropping.” event is scheduled for only four days later, and it’ll be held on Tuesday, September 9. The company is expected to announce the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, and a new thin model, which might be known as iPhone 17 Air, at the event.
The change may not be limited to the European Union.
