Joining two of its close competitors MTN and 9mobile, Airtel Nigeria has introduced embedded Sim (eSIM) into the Nigerian market.
The digital SIM enables customers to access the same functionality as someone using a physical SIM.
With this development, the telecom operator has joined the exclusive club of telecom operators which produces the digital sim in the country.
The announcement was contained in a press statement made by the telecommunication giant earlier in the week where it explained that the eSIM service is now immediately available on its network.
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 Airtel service personnel.
Airtel said it has developed a simple and flawless process to activate the eSIM service for all its customers just as it believes that the digital SIM will significantly improve the productivity of Nigerians, helping its stakeholders to achieve personal and professional goals.
According to the Acting Chief Commercial Officer, Airtel Nigeria, Femi Oshinlaja, “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.”
