BY PHUMELELE MKHONTA
MBABANE– Removing and inserting a detachable SIM card on a cellphone will soon be a thing of the past.
MTN Eswatini has made its customers’ lives much easier with the embedded Subscriber Identification Module (eSIM). This is an electronic eSIM chip that is permanently implanted into one’s cellphone motherboard.
The transition from the regular SIM card to eSIM is so seamless such that a purchase of an eSIM worth only E10 will guarantee customers the ability to store multiple numbers in one eSIM, saving them from the hassle of finding injectors to poke SIM card holders in order to eject physical SIM cards.
The eSIM has the added ability to store multiple network details and logins providing frequent travelers stand the advantage of remotely switching from one network to another.
This modern technology with improved network reception has been availed to all customers who have compatible cell phones.
For interested customers, all it takes is to verify the compatibility of their gadgets and then visit any MTN service centres to register and activate the eSIM.
“MTN Eswatini is excited about this development because it means our customers no longer have to possess multiple SIM cards to switch around when traveling. It is a secure option for our customers because it cannot be removed in case of a lost or stolen handset. Our service centres are ready and waiting to assist customers with a seamless switch to a SIMless connection,” said Corporate Affairs Manager, Thandiwe Mashinini.
| eSIM Compatible Handsets | |
| Android | iPhone |
| Huawei P40 | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
| Huawei P40 Pro | iPhone 14 Pro |
| Huawei Mate 40 Pro | iPhone 14 Plus |
| Nokia G60 | iPhone 14 |
| Nokia X30 | iPhone 13 Pro Max |
| Samsung Galaxy Fold | iPhone 13 Pro |
| Samsung Galaxy Note20 | iPhone 13 mini |
| Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra | iPhone 13 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | iPhone 12 Pro Max |
| Samsung Galaxy S23+ | iPhone 12 Pro |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | iPhone 12 mini |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 | iPhone 12 |
| Samsung Galaxy S22+ | iPhone 11 Pro Max |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | iPhone 11 Pro |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 5G | iPhone 11 |
| Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G | iPhone XS |
| Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G | iPhone XS Max |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | iPhone XR |
| Samsung Galaxy S20+ | iPhone SE 3 (2022) |
| Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | iPhone SE 2 (2020) |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip | Apple iPad models with an eSIM: |
| iPad Pro 11″ (1st Gen or later) | |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 | iPad Pro 12.9″ (3rd Gen or later) |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G | iPad Air (3rd Gen or later) |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 | iPad (7th Gen or later) |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G Fold | iPad mini (5th Gen or later) |
| Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 5G | |
| Sharp AQUOS sense4 lite | |
| Sony Xperia 10 III Lite | |
| Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
| Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
| Sony Xperia 10 IV |
