Does the Fairphone 3 support eSIM?

No — no eSIM hardware

The Fairphone 3 ships without eSIM hardware, so no travel eSIM can be installed on it. The check below proves it on your own unit in 30 seconds.

Phone dialer showing *#06# with no EID line, the test that confirms the Fairphone 3 has no eSIM hardware
The *#06# check: an IMEI with no EID line means no eSIM hardware.

Short answer

No. The Fairphone 3 does not support eSIM. Dial *#06# — you will see an IMEI but no EID line. Use a local SIM or a pocket Wi-Fi hotspot when you travel.

Last verified 2026-08-16 against Fairphone.

Check the Fairphone 3 yourself in 30 seconds

  1. 1

    Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager

    On the Fairphone 3, look for an “Add eSIM” or “Download a SIM instead?” option.

  2. 2

    Or dial *#06#

    If the popup lists a 32-digit EID below the IMEI, the phone has eSIM hardware.

  3. 3

    Update the software first

    Some models only expose the eSIM option after a system update; install pending updates before testing.

  4. 4

    Confirm the phone is carrier-unlocked

    Insert a SIM from another network. If it connects, the phone is unlocked and can install a travel eSIM.

Dialer popup showing IMEI and a 32-digit EID, the result that confirms eSIM hardware on a Fairphone phone
The *#06# result. An EID line means eSIM hardware; no EID means none.

What to watch out for on Fairphone

Fairphone 5 needs Android 13 or later for the eSIM option to appear — update the software first if you cannot see it.

Source: Fairphone · data reviewed 2026-08-16

Frequently asked questions

Does the Fairphone 3 support eSIM?
NoThe Fairphone 3 does not carry eSIM hardware, so it cannot install a travel eSIM. Confirm it on your unit: dial *#06# — you will see an IMEI but no 32-digit EID line. Verified against Fairphone and re-checked on 2026-08-16.
Can a software update add eSIM to the Fairphone 3?
NoeSIM needs a physical eUICC chip. If the hardware is absent, no update, app or setting can enable it.
Is there any version of this model with eSIM?
It dependson the market and model code. Fairphone 5 needs Android 13 or later for the eSIM option to appear — update the software first if you cannot see it. Check the exact model code on the box against the manufacturer's page before assuming either way.
What can I use instead when I travel?
It dependsA local prepaid SIM at the arrival airport is the usual fallback, or a pocket Wi-Fi hotspot if several people are travelling together. If you also carry a newer phone or a cellular iPad, install the travel eSIM there and share the connection.

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Compatibility data last reviewed 2026-08-16.