If you can't set up an eSIM on your iPhone — by Apple Support

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Checklist for when an eSIM will not activate: requirements, basic restarts, carrier settings updates and what details to have ready before calling the carrier.

Quick steps

  1. Confirm requirements
  2. Run basic fixes
  3. Update carrier settings
  4. Contact your carrier

Paraphrased from the source. Menus can differ by version, so check the original for full details.

Read the full article on support.apple.com

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