What is the difference between a SIM card and an eSIM?

The eSIM is integrated into the smartphone, but what does that change for you and what doesn’t change?

What changes: 

❑ the main difference from the traditional SIM card? You no longer have to insert a physical SIM card to make calls and use connection data (3G, 4G);
❑ it has to be activated slightly differently. ; 
❑ the eSIM card can contain several numbers for separate phones, but only one number can be active at a time.
❑ no need to enter a PIN code to unlock the eSIM with Orange, but you may choose to activate one if you wish..

What doesn’t change:

❑ the eSIM has exactly the same functions as the physical SIM card that you insert in your device currently. You have the same services as a physical SIM card (calls, SMS, internet).
❑ you keep your telephone number (you don’t have to change number).
❑ the eSIM card contains exactly the same information as a traditional SIM card.