Airtel Nigeria, a leading telecommunications services provider, on Tuesday announced the introduction of its eSIM (embedded SIM), a digital SIM that enables customers to access the same functionality as subscribers using a physical SIM.
With its latest innovative feat, the telco has joined MTN and 9Mobile, which had earlier introduced the eSIM service into the nation’s telecommunications market.
In a statement issued to announce the introduction of the service, Airtel indicated that it was now immediately available on its network.
The eSIM offers users many benefits over the traditional SIM cards as it is quick to set up online, planet-friendly, plastic-free/zero carbon emission, and provides an easy extra line as a user can use two numbers without needing two phones/handsets.
According to the mobile network operator (MNO), customers who wish to switch their current physical SIM cards for eSIMs will need to ensure they have a compatible device, obtain the required QR code, and be guided through a SIM Swap process by its service personnel.
Commenting on the service innovation, the telco’s Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Femi Oshinlaja, clarified: “Airtel Nigeria is always at the forefront in championing technological advancement and creating innovative platforms and opportunities that will make life better, more exciting, and more enjoyable for all those in our stakeholder value chain.
“With eSIM, we are not only bringing the latest technology to the fingertips of our customers, but we are also focusing on our Sustainability goals of digital inclusion and environmental best practices as no plastic is involved with eSIM.
“It is therefore our commitment to continue to create offerings that will expand and deepen our digital footprints in line with our positioning as the network of first choice in Nigeria for everything mobile Internet, digital and home broadband”, he added.
