
eSIM vs Physical SIM: Which Is More Private in 2026? (Reality Check)
eSIM is more secure than a physical SIM in 2026 — especially against theft and SIM-swap fraud — but it doesn’t make you anonymous. Both SIM types remain trackable by carriers through IMSI, IMEI, and network metadata. If you’re serious about privacy, the real solution goes beyond SIM format and focuses on reducing identity exposure at the telecom level










