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PERSONAL eSIM.

PERSONAL eSIM.
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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.

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FIND OUT MORE ABOUT PERSONAL eSIM & 5G IN THE VIDEO.

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FUNCTIONS AND BENEFITS OF THE PERSONAL eSIM.

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Turns your BMW into a driving smartphone.

The Personal eSIM turns your BMW into another device that you simply link to your mobile phone contract – just like your Smartwatch, for example.
Person using Personal eSIM in the Control Display via touch control

Improves your connectivity.

The Personal eSIM uses the external aerial of your BMW to improve mobile phone reception.
Personal eSIM settings in the Control Display

Enables 5G in your BMW.

The Personal eSIM makes your BMW 5G-capable. As a result, you obtain the fastest possible connection when on the road (depending on availability in network).

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.

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FAQ: THE MOST IMPORTANT QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ON THE PERSONAL eSIM.

  • What is Personal eSIM?
  • Under what conditions can I use the Personal eSIM in my vehicle with BMW iDrive and Operating System 8?
  • How can I use Personal eSIM?
  • Can I use the Personal eSIM in a BMW not owned by me?
  • In which countries is the Personal eSIM available for my vehicle with BMW iDrive and Operating System 8?

BMW CONNECTED DRIVE: FURTHER INFORMATION & LINKS.

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