As technology is advancing, there have been some changes in the system affecting our way of living positively.
There have been the latest ios and Android phone updates that only demand the use of eSim and have in mind without an eSim installation on your new upgraded technology you can’t use it for your satisfaction.
However, in this post, you will be enlightened on all that you need to know to install/activate your eSim manually, contact your service carrier, and simply transfer of Sim number from your old phone to the eSim mobile in simple steps.
About eSim
eSIM which in full is termed as An Embedded SIM is a virtual SIM card that may replace a real SIM card. An eSIM card functions similarly to a conventional SIM card, except it takes up no space and may be linked to several card numbers. You are allowed to change carriers in order to discover the best offer for you.
How does eSim function?
You may use eSIM to connect to your cell network without using a physical SIM card. When you acquire a cellular plan, your mobile operator or service provider sends you an eSIM QR code or activation code.
After you activate such a code on your smartphone, the eSIM is downloaded to the chip and made available for usage. The eSIM is dormant unless you activate it to connect to a mobile network.
Simply described, an eSIM card is a virtual SIM card. eSIMs are built into mobile phones. (The letter “e” denotes “embedded”). While an eSIM card cannot be removed and transferred like a standard SIM card, it may be remotely rewritten.
Furthermore, eSIMs have 512KB of memory as opposed to 128-256 KB on a standard SIM card. Multiple cell carriers can be stored as eSIMs on this sort of memory, making it easy to connect to them.
Once your device has been activated, you may use it with the wireless service you purchased, no matter where you are in the world. And, much like SIM cards, your smartphone may always connect to your mobile provider’s service.
How to apply for an eSIM Card
To obtain an eSIM card, contact your carrier; that is, whatever telecommunication channel you’re using Mtn, Airteltigo, or Vodafone, etc, all you need to do is to visit any of their nearby offices, speak to the customer care provider and make your eSim request.
When applying for an eSIM card, you must supply the embedded SIM ID (EID) information. This information relates to whether your gadget has an eSIM smart chipset built in. Go to Settings > About phone > Show EID to access this information. If the EID information is not displayed, it means that your device does not support this function.
What is required to apply for Mtn eSim
When visiting the office to make your eSim request below are the requirements needed to go along;
- Your Ghana card for the registration process
- Your mobile phone which you would want to use the eSim on
What to know about eSim
The following are guides to note about using eSim;
- Depending on your network provider, this feature may differ.
- This function is only available in a limited number of countries and areas.
- This feature may differ depending on the device.
- You may apply for as many eSIM cards as your device’s eSIM chipset allows. If you apply for too many eSIM cards, your device will inform you that you can’t add any more eSIM cards.
- Each eSIM card may only be used once.
What are the advantages of using an eSim
Below are some good reasons for using an eSim on your mobile device;
- International Availability
- Accounts Will Not Have to Be Permanently Disabled
- It Takes Up Less Space on Mobile Phones
- An eSIM cannot be damaged or lost, and more than one phone number is possible.
- When compared to SIM cards, eSIMs are easier to activate.
