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Illustration by Alyssa Arizabal / Rappler
MANILA, Philippines – Globe announced it would bring eSIM technology to the Philippines, according to a public statement on Monday, November 5.
An eSIM is like a card in your network. The traditional SIM card is physical – you're sliding into a small microchip into the phone. The eSIM or the embedded SIM is embedded in the phone, allowing you to create multiple accounts.
Having an eSIM is advantageous for world travelers; you do not have to buy a physical SIM from the destination country plus eSIM allows you to switch to that country's network, and create an account.
2017's Google Pixel 2 was among the first phones to support the technology with this year's iPhone XS following suit. Chinese variants of the XS would be a traditional dual-SIM setup. Apple Watch Series 3 and 4 are eSIM-compatible, they can connect you to your network to SIM to it.
Globe is currently running tests with the Apple Watch, the XS, the XR and the XS Max along with the Huawei Watch. The technology will be available to consumers before the year ends.
To activate an eSIM, one has to get QR codes at Globe stores and scan it using their eSIM-capable devices. Currently, the eSIM will only be available through postpaid plans.
At present, the eSIM is only available in 10 countries including the US, UK, Canada, and Singapore.
"Globe is working towards the full digitalization of the eSIM technology as the industry of the eSIM-enabled devices in the near future," the company said in its statement.
Globe also mentioned that eSIM implementation will reduce plastic use and will contribute "greatly to environmental sustainability efforts. "
"The eSIM is also consistent with our commitment to sustainability commitments," says Issa Guevarra-Cabreira, VP Senior Globe and Consumer Mobile Business Head. – Rappler.com
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