As a first in the region, Vodafone Fiji has recently launched eSIM (Embedded Subscriber Identity Module) support for its prepay and post-paid customers.
An eSIM is a digital SIM that allows users to use their phone number without a physical SIM. They will be able to receive and make call as normal with an eSIM.
Vodafone mobile customers can use their number through an eSIM on a supported handset. The supported handsets include Huawei P40 Series, Samsung S21 Series, Samsung Note 20 Series, Samsung Z Flip, Samsung Galaxy Fold 2, iPhone 11 Series, iPhone 12 Series, iPhone SE (2nd Gen) iPhone Xr, iPhone Xs, iPhone Xs Max, iPad Mini (2019), iPad Pro 11 and iPad Pro 12.9” (2018).
Key benefits for Vodafone Fiji customers are a seamless connectivity where they do not need to wait for physical SIM cards to arrive. eSIM-capable devices allow for quicker and simpler connection to Vodafone Fiji network. Customers can have one device with two numbers to enjoy the flexibility on the same phone by using a physical SIM at the same time as an eSIM.
This means users can have a personal and work number on one device. Easy onboarding means the eSIM profile can be easily downloaded by scanning a QR code. It is also great for travellers to enable them to seamlessly download Vodafone Fiji eSIM profiles before arriving in Fiji. The SIM is also environmentally friendly since having less reliance on plastic SIM cards reduces plastic wastes from manufacturing and packaging.
Vodafone Regional Chief Technical Officer, Andrew Kumar
The eSIM is a technical leap forward from the days when you had to find out what size SIM card your system would accept. For years, the network connection has been a physical SIM card allowing you to connect and use the mobile network. eSIM removes the need to physically insert a SIM card in your phone to connect to a network.
Andrew Kumar of Vodafone Fiji
It has been a very good strategic partnership exploring new products from the very early days. Technologically G+D products are superior. Flexibility with eSIM is far greater than traditional methods. Over the next 18 months we really see it taking off.