Mika on rails Oct 16, 2023
finally found a solution to the problem that you can't simultaneously have two SIM cards and an SD card on this phone
Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 16, 2023

@MikaKpk Consider the @Fairphone #FP3plus.

It has #DualSIM + #microSD!

Sadly, #Fairphone did #downgrade future versions with no real #DualSIM but shitty #eSIM [put that thing on a #NanoSIM instead FFS!]...

Show threadMastaBro
@kkarhan @MikaKpk @Fairphone what’s wrong with eSIM?
Oct 17, 2023 at 3:26amMastodon for iOS
Show threadMika on rails Oct 17, 2023
@MastaBro @kkarhan @Fairphone half the phone companies don't support it, transferring to a backup is hard, its a good idea in theory but a poor implementation in practice.
Show threadCodexNotFoundOct 17, 2023
@MikaKpk @MastaBro @kkarhan are there downsides when all the companies in your country support it and transferring is just a matter of 5 minutes?
Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 17, 2023

@CodexNotFound @MikaKpk @MastaBro @Fairphone Yes:

1. Whilst a court in Germany made it illegal to charge fees for transfers, that's only applies for eSIMs issued by providers in Germany.
[source in German]
https://www.teltarif.de/drillisch-esim-gerichtsurteil-keine-15-euro-zahlen/news/86908.html

2. What device I use is none of my providers' business - period.

3. I want to be able to use my SIMs and associated plans in ANY DEVICE without fiddling.

4. eSIMs are specifically designed to erode one's privacy and options.

5. Not all plans are available as eSIM!

Urteil gegen Drillisch: Keine 15 Euro für Wechsel der eSIM

Die Ausstellung einer eSIM sowie der Wechsel auf ein anderes Gerät kosten bei Drillisch jedes Mal knapp 15 Euro. Das wollte ein Kunde nicht auf sich sitzen lassen - und klagte erfolgreich vor Gericht.

teltarif.de
Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 17, 2023

@CodexNotFound @MikaKpk @MastaBro @Fairphone

6. eSIMs require an internet connection to be deployed, which kinda defeats the purpose of a "Travel SIM" that one only uses and inserts at the destination.
- If WiFi was available and an option for that I would've used it and not bother with a Roaming SIM.

7. Not being able to just plug & play is bad.

Show threadKevin Karhan Oct 17, 2023

@CodexNotFound @MikaKpk @MastaBro @Fairphone
8. "Solutions" like https://esim.me/ worsen the #Enshittification by combining all the disadvantages of #eSIM and #SIM with the only redeeming quality that one can setup an eSIM on it and use it on a different device.

Personally I'd not consider that a viable option unless a competitior offers a better and more compatible product without bs in their ToS since "#KYC" on SIM Cards has been weaponized for racist harrasment by providers!

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