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Although switching carriers isn’t a hard process, it’s one many of us are reluctant to take. Maybe you’ve been with the same carrier for years and are afraid of jumping ship. It’s also possible you could be facing carrier fees or will have to pay off devices before making a move. Either way, you want to be sure what you switch to is better than what you came from. That’s where an eSIM free trial comes in handy.
There are actually quite a few carriers that allow you to try their networks for free, though the length of the trial will vary significantly. Even better, eSIM technology means all you really have to do is download an app and go through a few steps to get started. Let’s jump right in and discuss all the eSIM free trial options available to you. Don’t have eSIM support on your phone? A few of these carriers will send you a physical SIM card instead.
Can you test-drive one of the big three carriers for free?
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Verizon and T-Mobile both offer eSIM free trials to everyday consumers, though sadly, AT&T does not.
If you want to try out AT&T’s network, the easiest way to do it is through a Cricket eSIM trial. You’ll get a similar experience, though it may not be a 100% accurate look at how postpaid would perform. It should be close though, especially if you opt for a Cricket plan that has higher priority.
As for T-Mobile and Verizon? We’ll run you through how to get started with their free trials next.
T-Mobile free trial: Get three whole months on the T-Mobile network for free T-Mobile’s Network Pass gives you three whole months on T-Mobile’s network with 50GB of data a month. Signing up is super easy; all you need is the T-Mobile app and a phone with eSIM support. Just be aware there are no phone numbers provided for this trial, it’s a data-only experience.
Here’s how to get started: Download the app from Google Play or the App Store. Once you install the app, you’ll find a Sample the T-Mobile experience option. Click on it and follow the prompts. It’ll confirm eligibility from there. Provided your phone works with it, you’ll be up and running in less than ten minutes. No credit card is required.
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