Does the Pixel 7 support eSIM?
Yes, the Pixel 7 supports eSIM. To use a travel eSIM, the phone must be carrier-unlocked.
What to know about the Pixel 7
This guide covers the Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, Pixel 7a.
The Pixel 7 uses one physical SIM and one eSIM at the same time. Keep your home SIM for calls and texts and use the travel eSIM for data.
How to check your phone
Dial *#06#, or open Settings > About phone and look for an EID. If an EID number appears, your Pixel supports eSIM.
How to install a travel eSIM on the Pixel 7
- Buy a plan
- Pick a plan for your destination. Your QR code arrives by email minutes after checkout.
- Scan the QR code
- On Wi-Fi, open Settings > Network & internet > SIMs > Add SIM (on some versions, Download a SIM instead?) and scan the code.
- Turn it on when you land
- When you land, open Network & internet > SIMs, turn on the travel eSIM, choose it for mobile data and turn on Roaming.
Before you travel
A phone bought from a carrier can be locked to it, and a locked phone will not accept a travel eSIM. Ask your carrier to unlock it before you leave, and install the eSIM on Wi-Fi a day or two before your trip.
Questions about the Pixel 7
- Can I keep my number on the Pixel 7?
- Yes. Keep your regular SIM on for calls and texts and use the travel eSIM for data. WhatsApp stays linked to your number.
- Can the Pixel 7 store more than one eSIM?
- Yes. You can keep several eSIMs on the phone and turn each one on or off in settings. Delete a travel eSIM only after its plan has ended.
- What if the eSIM does not connect on my Pixel 7?
- Turn on data roaming for the eSIM and choose it for mobile data. If it still does not connect, follow our eSIM not working guide or contact support.