Sky Mobile UK Simplifies eSIM Setup for Apple Devices
Customers of the Sky Mobile (Sky Broadband, Sky TV etc.) service, which harnesses O2’s Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) platform, may like to know that they’ve recently made it even simpler for you to activate your eSIM on Apple devices (iPhone etc.) with iOS 18 or later. No more scanning of QR codes.
The change means that when you purchase an eSIM and choose to install it on an Apple device, you’ll now receive a ‘Quick Install’ link instead of a QR code. “This new feature takes you directly to the installation and activation stage — making it a seamless experience right from the start,” said Sky. Customers can get the link by logging into their Sky account and then entering the eSIM confirmation code that is sent by email.
However, Android users, and those on older versions of iOS, will still have to follow the regular eSIM activation steps by scanning a QR code.
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I’ve always been given a link anyway, as a QR alternative. What’s so special?
Also iOS already has smarts that would mean that you can click on the QR code instead of scanning..
Serious question, how do you open a link on a phone that’s not yet got an internet connection because no SIM has yet been installed?
WiFi
Wi-Fi
Connect the phone to WiFi.