How do I check if my Rakuten Hand5G supports eSIM?

Dial *#06# on your Rakuten Hand5G. If an EID appears alongside the IMEI, the phone has eSIM hardware. You can also look for an Add eSIM option in your SIM settings.

Do I need to unlock my Rakuten Hand5G to use a travel eSIM?

Yes. A carrier-restricted Rakuten Hand5G cannot use eSIMs from other providers. Contact the carrier to confirm the phone can use another provider before purchasing a travel eSIM.

eSIM compatibility

Does the Rakuten Hand5G support eSIM?

Q: Does the Rakuten Hand5G support eSIM?

Yes, the Rakuten Hand5G supports eSIM. The phone must be unrestricted by another carrier, and some region-specific variants may differ, so verify that an EID and Add eSIM option are present.

Yes. The Rakuten Hand5G is eSIM-compatible, so you can install a Pelesim travel eSIM without swapping your physical SIM card.

The Rakuten Hand5G works with eSIM

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked to install a travel eSIM.
Some region-specific variants ship without eSIM support. If your Rakuten Hand5G was bought outside official retail channels, verify support with the quick check below.

Verify eSIM support on your Rakuten Hand5G in 30 seconds

1
Dial *#06# from the phone app
If your Rakuten Hand5G shows an EID number alongside the IMEI, it has eSIM hardware.
2
Check Settings
Open Settings, then Network & internet (or Connections), then SIM manager. If you see an option to add an eSIM or download a SIM, your phone supports eSIM.
3
Confirm your phone is unlocked
If your phone was bought on a carrier contract, ask the carrier to confirm it is unlocked for other networks.

Ready to set up an eSIM on your Rakuten Hand5G?

Installation takes a few minutes with an internet connection, and your plan only starts when you connect at your destination - so install before you fly.

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