Smart Communications Inc. has teamed up with global technology leader Thales to launch the Smart Prepaid and TNT Multi SIM solution, a pioneering innovation that provides eSIM functionality to phones that aren’t natively capable of using eSIMs.
This marks a first-of-its-kind deployment in the Philippines, reinforcing Smart’s position as a pioneer in delivering digital customer experience and demonstrating Thales’ leading expertise in providing eSIM functionalities to any mobile device.
The move extends digital inclusion to the Filipino mass market, where most users do not have eSIM-compatible phones. Smart was the first in the Philippines to offer a prepaid eSIM.
The Multi SIM works like any other SIM card and comes with its own mobile number, allowing users to instantly connect to the Smart network upon activation. Users insert the Multi SIM card into their non-eSIM Android phone (Android 9 and later), download the Smart Multi SIM app from the Google Play Store, and can then add local or international eSIM profiles.
“Smart is proud to be the first in the country to enable a digital eSIM experience for the broader market of non-eSIM smartphones. This is a leap forward in convenience and connectivity for our customers, particularly overseas workers, travelers, and users with multi-line needs,” said Lloyd Manaloto, Smart first vice president for corporate marketing and strategy.
