The two others are MTN Nigeria and 9mobile, who were the first telecom operators approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) to commence the trial of the service in 2020.
eSIM is seen as the next step in the evolution of Subscriber Identity Modules (SIM cards) as it is designed to deliver unprecedented freedom and flexibility.
Unlike the physical SIM, you do not need to insert an eSIM into your phone as it is already built into your smartphone, device, or wearable.
You simply activate the eSIM with your account profile and you are ready to enjoy all the services you normally would with a physical SIM.
Benefits of eSIM
eSIM allows you to have more than one phone number assigned to your smart device. It is beneficial for people who want to manage personal and business lines.
How to activate an eSIM
To activate an eSIM, you need to first have a compatible phone. Currently, eSIM-enabled phones are still limited. However, a number of the latest devices from the top mobile manufacturers are built with this capability.
The following devices and their new models are eSIM enabled:
The activation of eSIM on the networks of MTN, 9mobile and Airtel follows a similar pattern:
Note that an eSIM also requires a registration like the physical SIM. Also, a subscriber can convert his or her current physical SIM to an eSIM and vice versa.
BY IYABO AINA
Publisher News Rain Nigeria
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