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PERSONAL eSIM.
Whether for phoning or WiFi hotspot* – with the Personal eSIM you and your fellow passengers enjoy the best possible connectivity while on the move.
* Expected to be available by mid of 2022.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PERSONAL eSIM & 5G IN THE VIDEO.
FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE PERSONAL eSIM.
Turns your BMW into a driving smartphone.
Improves your connectivity.
Enables 5G in your BMW.
THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PERSONAL eSIM AT A GLANCE.
- Premium high-speed Internet via the external aerial of your BMW
- Connectivity that follows you from vehicle to vehicle thanks to your BMW ID
- Activation of 5G in your BMW
- Most stable telephone connection* possible in your vehicle
- WiFi hotspot* for you and your fellow passengers
* Expected to be available by mid of 2022.
FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE PERSONAL eSIM.
What is Personal eSIM?
The Personal eSIM is a non-removable, virtual version of a traditional SIM card.
Under what conditions can I use the Personal eSIM in my vehicle with BMW iDrive and Operating System 8?
To use the Personal eSIM, your vehicle with BMW iDrive and Operating System 8 requires the optional equipment Personal eSIM (SA 6PA) and Teleservice (SA 6AE). The Personal eSIM option includes the BMW Personal Hotspot.
The availability of the Personal eSIM depends on your country and the offer of your mobile phone provider. It can only be used with mobile phone contracts from BMW cooperation partners. BMW cooperation partners in [@NSC: PLEASE INSERT YOUR REGION] are [@NSC: PLEASE INSERT YOUR LOCAL COOPERATION PARTNER]. You will find an overview of BMW cooperation partners in the My BMW app or on the My BMW website.How can I use Personal eSIM?
To use Personal eSIM in your BMW, you need to activate Personal eSIM with your mobile provider (one-time set up). The activation can be carried out independently of the vehicle, for example in the profile section of My BMW App or the My BMW Web.
Please verify in advance whether the vehicle and your mobile provider support Personal eSIM.Can I use the Personal eSIM in a BMW not owned by me?
Yes. Once you have activated your Personal eSIM with your mobile phone provider, you can also use it in other BMW vehicles with Operating System 8 and the optional equipment "Personal eSIM" (SA 6PA) to make phone calls or transfer data.
In which countries is the Personal eSIM available for my vehicle with BMW iDrive and Operating System 8?
The Personal eSIM is currently available for BMW vehicles with Operating System 8 in China, Germany, Japan and the USA.