Iphone 14 International (with SIM card slot)

Until Apple announces otherwise … ALL iPhone 14s sold in the US will be eSIM only.

I would NOT hold my breath waiting for that to change.

I WOULD expect eSIM prepaid plans to become more available worldwide.

Absolutely - subject to the same “Carrier Lock” rules which have always existed.

I expect many more carriers to roll-out eSIM prepaid “cards” (really just a QR code one scans to initiate provisioning) fairly rapidly.

The technology is “there” as evidenced by Apple’s “All In” commitment in the U.S. where eSIMs have been online - if not exactly widespread - for about 4 years.

eSIM is NOT unique to North America.

See: (make sure to scroll down; it’s a 4-section listing)

Find wireless carriers that offer eSIM service - Apple Support

You’re certainly welcome.

IMO the only “loosers” in this are the manufacturers of the physical SIM card stock; but they should be able to survive making EMV “chip” credit cards for the foreseeable future.