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Apple iPhone - Dual SIM with an eSIM - Remove Cellular Plan

2026-10-22 14:57:41.408

Apple iPhone - Dual SIM with an eSIM - Remove Cellular Plan

Here's how to remove a cellular plan from your dual SIM capable iPhone.
If you need to remove one of the cellular plans set up on your Dual SIM with an eSIM capable Apple® iPhone®, follow these step-by-step instructions.
  • The steps below apply to the iPhone XS / XS Max and newer models.
  • Removing a cellular plan doesn't cancel your service. To cancel your service, contact your carrier.
  1. From a Home screen, navigate:
    Settings Settings
    Cellular
    .
    If an app isn't available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  2. From the 'SIMs' section, tap the desired number.
    This option is only available when using Dual SIM.
    Tap Desired Cellular Plan
  3. Tap
    Delete eSIM
    .
    This option only appears if an eSIM is activated.
  4. To confirm, tap
    Delete eSIM
    .
  5. Review the prompt, then tap
    Delete eSIM
    .
  6. From the 'SIMs' section, tap
    No SIM
    then tap
    Update Contacts
    .
For additional info, check out this Apple article.