Apple iPad (9th generation) eSIM compatible?

Check if your Apple iPad (9th generation) eSIM compatible. Ensure a smooth transition to digital SIM cards with our step-by-step guide.

Your Apple iPad (9th generation) should support eSIM

Apple iPad (9th generation) eSIM Compatibility

Seamlessly Compatible: Unlock the Power of eSIM with Your Apple iPad (9th generation)

Let's ensure it's not restricted to any specific carrier or network.

Open the Settings app on your Apple device.
Tap on "General".
Tap on "About".
Look for the "Carrier Lock" or "Network Provider Lock" section.

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If it says "No SIM restrictions," your device is unlocked.
If it shows other information or the section is missing, your device may be carrier locked.

Please note, certain carriers may have policies preventing unlocking within the initial six months of use.

*The following Apple devices DO NOT have eSIM capability:

iPhone devices from mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macao (except iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone SE 2020, and iPhone XS).
Apple Watch are currently NOT compatible.

*For iPhone and iPad purchased in TURKEY:

If you set up your device for the first time after June 23, 2020, your eSIM activates after setup. Contact your carrier if eSIM is not activated.
For devices set up before this date, follow instructions on this link to activate eSIM. The procedure may require erasing your device data – make sure to backup beforehand.

*Only iPad devices with Wi-Fi + Cellular capability are supported (except devices purchased in mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macao).

iPad (9th generation) and eSIM: what to know

The iPad (9th generation) does not support eSIM. The Wi-Fi + Cellular model has a single physical Nano-SIM tray, and the Wi-Fi-only model has no cellular connectivity at all. This means no eSIM profile can be installed on this iPad, and there is no EID to look up.

Check your model: go to Settings > General > About. If you don't see a "Cellular Data" menu in Settings, your iPad is Wi-Fi only.
Cellular model: it only works with a physical Nano-SIM, which you manage under Settings > Cellular Data.
Travel workaround: if you own an eSIM-compatible iPhone or another eSIM phone, install the eSIM there and share the connection with the iPad via Personal Hotspot (Settings > Personal Hotspot).
Tip: before travelling, check that your phone's hotspot works and that you have enough battery for a day of sharing.

With an eSIM Prime travel eSIM on a compatible phone, you can install it before your trip and activate it on arrival. Your main number stays reachable for calls and WhatsApp, while your iPad gets online through the hotspot.