Dual SIM Card
Dual SIM provides the convenience of having two phone numbers on a single smartphone. You can have separate personal and business numbers, or add a second line when travelling internationally.
How does it work?
With Dual SIM, you can have two phone numbers to make and receive voice calls, and to send and receive text and multimedia messages (SMS and MMS).
Dual SIM service is offered through a combination of a physical SIM and an eSIM. An eSIM is a digital SIM that lets you activate a cellular plan without having to use a physical SIM card.
The two phone numbers can be on the same account, on different accounts, or from different carriers (for example, one line from Lucky Mobile and one line from an international carrier).
eSIM
An eSIM (short for embedded SIM) is a digital SIM that lets you activate a cellular service, and an associated phone number and plan, without having to use a physical SIM card.
Compatible smartphones
- iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd Generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Mini, iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max
- Google Pixel 3a, Google Pixel 3a XL, Google Pixel 4, Google Pixel 4 XL, Google Pixel 5, Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Samsung S21 5G, Samsung S21+ 5G, Samsung S21 Ultra 5G, Samsung Note 20, Samsung Note 20 5G, Samsung Note 20 5G Ultra, Samsung S22, Samsung S22+, Samsung S22 Ultra
Why do I get an error when activating my own phone on eSIM?
You may encounter an error when entering the IMEI depending on your device model. If this occurs, please enter the secondary IMEI (IMEI-2) or a temporary IMEI (i.e. 111111111111119) to complete the activation.
Dual SIM and eSIM information for in-store or over the phone activations:
Setting up eSIM and Dual SIM on an iPhone (eSIM QR code download)
If you activated a line on an iPhone, Lucky Mobile has reserved an eSIM for your phone. If you do not already have a Lucky Mobile account, visit a Lucky Mobile store to get started.
To set up your eSIM, you must download it to your iPhone:
- Check that your iPhone is updated to iOS 13.0
- Note: you can download eSIM while operating on Apple's iOS software 12.1, however to use both lines simultaneously, your iPhone must be updated to iOS 13.0 or higher.
- Open the Camera application and scan your QR code:
- Select the Cellular Plan Detected notification when it appears.
- Select the option Continue, showing at the bottom of the screen.
- Select Add Cellular Plan.
Alternatively, you could also enter the details manually if needed:
- Select Enter Details Manually.
- In the SM-DP + Address field, paste or type: CUST-011-V4-PROD-ATL2.GDSB.NET
- Leave the Activation Code field blank.
For more information, watch this YouTube video from Apple: How to set up and use Dual SIM.
Apple iPhone Dual SIM FAQs
What rate plans are available for the two lines?
- Both lines can be on any Lucky Mobile plan. You can choose to have a voice and text plan or a voice and data plan on either line.
I’m a Lucky Mobile customer with two phone numbers on two separate devices. Can I move one of my phone numbers to an eSIM card so I can have both my phone numbers on one smartphone?
- This is not possible at this time.
Can both lines be connected to the network at the same time?
- Yes, both lines can be connected to the network at all times for voice calling, as well as call waiting alerts if a second call comes in. However, data usage charges may be applicable for simultaneous incoming or outgoing voice calls when using this Apple service
How do I set up my dual SIM device so I can use both lines simultaneously?
- Go to Settings on your iPhone
- Under General, ensure your software has been updated to iOS 13.0 or higher.
- Activate the Wi-Fi calling option in Settings> Phone> Wi-Fi Calling, on the other line.
- Select Cellular Data, and then choose a default line (either line 1 or line 2).
- Set Allow Cellular Data Switching to ON, which allows iPhone to use either line depending on coverage and availability.
Can I use dual eSIM mode with both lines on my Dual SIM phone?
- Yes, if you have an Apple iPhone 13, 13 Mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max or newer, you can activate both lines on eSIM. To transfer your physical SIM to an eSIM, you can manage your SIM settings by logging into My Account or by visiting a Lucky Mobile store.
How can I transfer my existing Lucky eSIM to a new Dual SIM iPhone?
- Transfer your existing Lucky eSIM by visiting a Lucky store. Be ready to provide your current eSIM phone number and EID of the new eSIM device you are transferring (this can be found on the box or in the settings of the new Dual SIM iPhone; Settings > General > About > EID General).
How do I tell which phone number I’m using?
- The default labels for the phone lines are Primary and Secondary. To create your own labels, go to Settings > Cellular or Mobile Data on your iPhone. For example, you can name your lines Work and Personal, or something else.
- Use these labels when you choose which phone number to use for making or receiving calls and text messages, to designate a number for cellular data, and to assign a number to your contacts so you know which number you will use.
If I have a data plan on both lines, which data plan will I use and therefore be billed for?
- Both lines can support data plans; however, one number at a time can use cellular data. If you want your iPhone to use cellular data from both plans, depending on coverage and availability, turn on Allow Cellular Data Switching.
- Your data usage will come from the line you assign as your preferred line in your iPhone’s Cellular settings. You can choose to toggle to your other line within those settings at any time. For example, during work hours, you can use the data from your "Work" line, and after work you can switch to your "Personal" line. For details, please see the Apple support page opens in new tab .
Can I use data while on a call?
- Yes, if you turn on Allow Cellular Data Switching, then while you're on a voice call on your voice-only number, that number automatically switches to use voice and data. This lets you use both voice and data while on the call.
- However, if you turn off Allow Cellular Data Switching and you're active on a voice number that isn't your designated cellular-data number, then cellular data won't work while you're on the call.
- You can also access Wi-Fi on either line regardless of which line you have selected.
- To learn more about changing your cellular data number, see Apple support page.
How will I be billed for voice and messaging?
- Voice and messaging are calculated according to the rate plan of the line used for each activity. With Dual SIM, you have the choice of which line’s phone number to use for each call and text. Note: data charges may apply during simultaneous voice calls.
Will E9-1-1 and T9-1-1 work on both lines?
- Both lines have the capability to dial 9-1-1. Where E9-1-1 is available, the caller’s number and approximate location will be provided, regardless of the line used.
- Enabling Wi-Fi Calling on both lines has implications to 9-1-1 calls. If you are in a situation where you need to call 9-1-1 from Line 1, your phone then disconnects and you get another call on Line 2, you will not receive a notification that the 9-1-1 operator called you back.
For T9-1-1, each line needs to be registered separately. Register for T9-1-1.
Accessing your voicemail box from an iPhone Dual SIM
The voicemail message waiting indicator represented as a red dot on your voicemail icon, shows that you have an unheard voicemail message from your primary line. The secondary line will not have a voicemail message waiting indicator.
To check if you have a message on your secondary line’s voicemail box:
- Change the dial pad to secondary line
- Press and hold the number “1“key to access your secondary line’s voicemail.
- If a password has been set, you may be asked to enter it.
Or, you can change the primary line on your iPhone:
- Go to Settings > Cellular > Default Voice Line to change your primary line.
Setting up eSIM and Dual SIM on a Google Pixel
If you activated a line on a Google Pixel, Lucky Mobile has reserved an eSIM for your phone.
Before you begin: make sure that your Google Pixel has been updated to Android Q (10) and that it is connected to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- Go to Settings.
- Select Network & Internet.
- Select the + button beside Mobile Network.
- Select Don’t have a SIM card?
- Select Next to download the eSIM.
- Select Activate.
Note: if prompted to confirm your network, select Lucky Mobile as the network.
Google Pixel Dual SIM FAQs
What rate plans are available for the two lines?
- Both lines can be on any Lucky Mobile plan. You can choose to have a voice and text plan or a voice and data plan on either line.
I’m a Lucky Mobile customer with two phone numbers on two separate devices. Can I move one of my phone numbers to an eSIM card so I can have both my phone numbers on one smartphone?
- This is not possible at this time.
How do I tell which phone number I’m using?
Upon activating your eSIM second line, you will receive a message on your device recommending that you create your own label for each line. To do so, follow the steps below:
- Select Settings > Network & Internet.
- Touch the pencil icon beside the label you would like to edit.
- Enter the new label.
When you make and receive calls, as well as send and receive text messages, the smartphone will identify each line by the name you have chosen. Compatible apps will also display different colours for each line.
How can I transfer my existing Lucky eSIM to a new Dual SIM device?
- Transfer your existing Lucky eSIM by visiting a Lucky store. Be ready to provide your current eSIM phone number and EID of the new eSIM device you are transferring (this can be found on the box or in the settings of the new Dual SIM Google Pixel; Settings > About phone > SIM status).
If I have a data plan on both lines, which data plan will I use and therefore be billed for?
- Both lines can support data plan; however, you can only access one line’s data plan at a time. Therefore, you cannot access both data plans simultaneously.
- Your data usage will come out of the default data plan you selected in your Google Pixel’s “Network & Internet” settings. You can choose to toggle on your other line’s data plan within those settings at any time. For example, during work hours, you can use the data from your “Work” line, and after work you can switch to your “Personal” line. For details, please see the information from Google support page.
Can I use data while on a call?
- Yes, but only one line can use data at a time.
- If you’re on a call using a line that was not set to access data preferred line, you won’t be able to access that line’s data while on a call unless you enable “Data During Calls” (via Network & Internet settings on Google Pixel).
- You can also access Wi-Fi on either line regardless of which line you have selected.
- To learn more about changing your data preferred line, see Google support page.
How will I be billed for voice and messaging?
- Voice and messaging are calculated according to the rate plan of the line used for each activity. With Dual SIM, you have the choice of which phone number to use for each call and text.
Can both lines be connected to the network at the same time?
- Yes, both lines are connected to the network at all times. However, when you are on a call on one line (e.g., Line 1), the other line (e.g., Line 2) automatically goes on standby mode. This means, if someone tries to call you on Line 2 when you are on a call on Line 1, you will not receive a call waiting notification for the incoming call. Instead, that call will be directed to your Line 2 voicemail.
- Please be mindful that this has implications for 9-1-1 calls. If you are in a situation where you need to call 9-1-1 from Line 1, your phone then disconnects and you get another call on Line 2, you will not receive a notification that the 9-1-1 operator called you back.
Will E9-1-1 and T9-1-1 work on both lines?
- Both lines have the capability to dial 9-1-1. Where E9-1-1 is available, the caller’s number and approximate location will be provided, regardless of the line used.
For T9-1-1, each line needs to be registered separately. Register for T9-1-1.
Setting up eSIM and Dual SIM on a Samsung device
If you activated a line on a Samsung, Lucky Mobile has reserved an eSIM for your phone. If you do not already have a Lucky Mobile account, visit a Lucky Mobile store to get started.
To set up your eSIM, your Samsung device must be operating on Android 12.0 or higher, and must be connected to Wi-Fi or the mobile network
- Open Settings > Connections> SIM Card Manager
- Select Add Mobile > Scan Carrier QR Code
- Scan the following QR code:
Alternatively, you can enter the details manually if needed:
- Select Enter Activation Code
- In the Activation Code field, paste or type: CUST-011-V4-PROD-ATL2.GDSB.NET
- Follow the instructions
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