No. The iPhone 7 has no eSIM chip, so it cannot install any eSIM, travel or otherwise. On iPhone, eSIM starts with the iPhone XS, XS Max and XR (2018).
At a glance
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Device | Smartphone |
| eSIM | No |
Your options without eSIM
- Buy a local prepaid SIM card when you land and put it in the SIM tray.
- Install the travel eSIM on another device that has eSIM and share its connection with your iPhone 7 as a hotspot.
- Upgrade: every iPhone from the XS and XR onward, including the iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen), supports eSIM.
- Rely on Wi-Fi and download offline maps before you leave.
Questions about the iPhone 7 and eSIM
Can a software update add eSIM to the iPhone 7?
No. eSIM needs a dedicated chip inside the phone. No iOS update or setting can add one.
Which is the oldest iPhone with eSIM?
The iPhone XS, XS Max and XR, released in 2018. Every iPhone since then has eSIM, including the iPhone SE (2nd and 3rd gen).
How can I use the internet abroad with my iPhone 7?
With a local SIM card in its SIM tray, with roaming on your home plan, or over Wi-Fi, including a hotspot shared by a device that has a travel eSIM.
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