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How to set up new iPhone 17 on Telus
I hope to help someone runs into this scenario: buy an iPhone 17 from Apple and convert old Telus phone with physical SIM. This is the right process to migrate to the new phone, which I found after o...
It is not necessary to purchase an eSIM for the described scenario. Converting from a physical SIM to eSIM is free! Just log into your MyTelus account.
- Under “Plans & Devices” in the “Manage my Device” section choose “Swap your SIM card”
- Select the phone number of the phone you are upgrading
- Select “I would like to set up an eSIM”
- Choose “Enter my EID” (you’ll find the EID on you iPhone under Settings - General - About)
- Follow the remaining prompts on your phone to setup and enable the eSIM
