Apple will release its upcoming iPhone 17 series in most countries around the world on September 19. However, ESIM only iPhone Air The release of China was delayed, which may be due to regulatory issues surrounding the approval of embedded SIM.
Apple’s website It pointed out that all three Chinese state-owned network providers, China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, will provide ESIM support for iPhone Air, but said the timing of the release will be subject to regulatory approval. Bookings for other new phones in the lineup begin Friday.
according to South China MorningApple told local media that it is working with regulators to bring the iPhone Air to China “as soon as possible.” The report mentioned China Mobile’s post on Weibo, which said it enabled the ESIM service of the phone to serve the phone, although no release date was mentioned.
China Telecom posted information on Rednote about launching its own ESIM service on September 19, when the iPhone 17 series should be released. SCMP noted, however, that post has been deleted.
Apple did not immediately return a request for comment.
