Smart Communications (Smart) said Friday it is allowing its prepaid subscribers to convert their physical SIM to an eSIIM and keep their existing mobile number — the first service of its kind for the prepaid market in the Philippines.
The digital version of the physical SIM, embedded SIM or eSIM offers a quick and easy way for mobile users to enjoy data, call and text services without inserting a physical SIM card into their device.
The eSIM is much easier to activate, manage, transfer and secure from damage because it’s digital, compared to a physical SIM.
“Now, Smart prepaid subscribers may upgrade their physical SIM to an eSIM for only P99 by simply presenting their physical SIM and any valid government ID at the nearest Smart Store,” Smart head of prepaid Lloyd Manaloto said.
“On the other hand, non-Smart subscribers can switch their physical SIM into a Smart prepaid eSIM for free by obtaining their unique subscriber code from their current network provider, and submitting the required documents – such as a valid government ID, a screenshot of their current balance, and a signed application form, among others – to the nearest Smart Store,” he said.
Smart postpaid head Shing Dimagiba said the groundbreaking service for prepaid customers builds on Smart’s existing capability to enable fast and convenient eSIM upgrades for postpaid subscribers.
“Now, it’s easier than ever to port into the Smart network and get your eSIM – whether you’re on postpaid or prepaid,” said Dimagiba.
