Discover the eSIM!

Completely digital, the eSIM (Embedded SIM) is directly integrated into your smartphone! You no longer need a physical SIM card. It’s the final step in the miniaturization of SIM cards.

To activate your eSIM

Before starting the activation of your eSIM, make sure you have your subscription contract or the email “Activation of your new eSIM card” received from Tango with the necessary activation details:

• QR code

• PIN code

• PUK code

/!\ To activate your eSIM, you must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.

Activate on Samsung

1. Go to Settings > Connections.

2. Select SIM card manager.

3. Tap + Add mobile plan.

4. Tap Add using QR code.

5. Scan the QR code received when you subscribed.

6. A pop-up will appear asking you to confirm adding the mobile plan.

7. Tap Add.

8. Your eSIM is now active. You can start enjoying your Tango subscription!

Activate on iPhone

1. Open the Camera app.

2. Scan the QR code.

3. Tap the notification Cellular plan detected.

4. Tap Continue, then Add cellular plan.

5. Enter the PIN code.

6. Your eSIM is now active. You can start enjoying your Tango subscription!

/!\ If you subscribed online, your SIM card must be unlocked: click here to learn how to unlock it!

How to replace your existing SIM?

To replace it, simply repeat the process above.

If you replace a Tango SIM card, once your new eSIM is activated, your old card (eSIM or physical SIM) will automatically be deactivated and can no longer be used.

List of eSIM-compatible devices on Tango

• iPhone XR, XS, 11 and newer

• Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer

All the benefits of an eSIM

• More reliable: Less risk of mechanical failure

• You can store multiple eSIM profiles on one device

• No need for a SIM eject tool anymore

• Saves time and reduces waste and pollution from SIM card production, packaging, and support material