Switch from ESIM to Physical SIM

I would like to switch my esim to a physical SIM.  I have a new SIM here that must be activated before 12/23/2024.  IU keep getting messages telling me that I have used my hotspot, but that is inaccurate.  I use a VPN for all of my traffic and I think that is leading to this confusion.  How do I switch from the esim to the Physical SIM?