Airtel Nigeria launches eSIM cards for customers

 BY: News Peddlers

Airtel Nigeria, a telecommunications company, announced the launch of an eSIM, embedded SIM, a digital SIM that provides customers with the same functionality as a physical SIM, on Tuesday.

Airtel confirmed this in a statement obtained by the News Agency of Nigeria.

eSIM stands for embedded Subscriber Identity Module (SIM), which is a type of programmable Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) that is embedded directly into a device.

eSIM was introduced in 2016, succeeding the now-popular Nano SIM, which was introduced in 2012. The Samsung Gear S2 was the first device to accept an eSIM card.

Because the eSIM is so adaptable, it can be integrated into smartphones, wearables such as smartwatches, and any smart device.

It is a piece of software that can be activated by any cellular network provider anywhere in the world.

The eSIM prevents data loss because whatever was programmed into it during the registration process can be reprogrammed to another cellular network at any time.

It saves a lot of money that would otherwise be spent on roaming while in another country.

According to Airtel, the eSIM has several advantages over traditional SIM cards, including the ability to be set up quickly and easily online.

Airtel stated that it had created a simple and flawless process for all of its customers to activate the eSIM service.

It was stated that the telco believed that the digital SIM would significantly improve Nigerian productivity and assist stakeholders in achieving personal and professional goals.

"We are always at the forefront in championing technological advancement and creating innovative platforms and opportunities that will make life better for all those in our stakeholder value chain," said Femi Oshinlaja, Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria.

"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 practises as no plastic is involved with eSIM.

"As a result, we are committed to continuing to develop offerings that will broaden and deepen our digital footprints in line with everything mobile Internet, digital, and home broadband," he said.

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