esim

  1. C

    Using my existing Vodacom e sim in Europe

    I am going overseas for 2 weeks (Netherlands, Switzerland & France) next week. I have heard you can use your e sim internationally for mobile data. Questions: 1) Does anyone have information on how I can activate this function on my phone while I am still in SA? 2) What can I use this for...
  3. SkillBeatsAll

    This mobile provider is failing to implement RICA law

    From GroundUp
  4. Jan

    Melon Mobile launches eSIM via Android app

    Melon Mobile launches eSIM and Family plans South Africa's newest mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) — Melon Mobile — has launched eSIMs and Family Plans. "eSIM, which is a digital substitute for the physical SIM card is now accessible to customers with eSIM compatible mobile devices," the...
  5. Yoda Arain

    eSIM on Prepaid! Almost impossible

    After the break of news that Vodacom is offering eSIMs to Prepaid users last month on the forum and then later on MyBB, I tried my luck. I went to a Vodacom store at a nearby mall, and the staff said their system doesn't yet have the functionality to offer eSIM to prepaid customers. I thought I...
  6. Jan

    Vodacom expanding eSIM support next week

    Vodacom launching eSIM for all customers Vodacom is launching full eSIM support for all personal and business customers. Tech publication Recharged was the first to spot that the operator recently published terms and conditions for eSIMs on its website.
  7. ECHLN

    Vodacom eSIM now available!

    Hey all. So Vodacom finally has eSIM support for supported phones. I went into the Vodashop at Sandton City and get it setup. Just make sure to get your activation code before you leave the store. I’m using an iPhone 13 Pro on a vodacom contract if this is useful information for anyone If...
  8. Jan

    Rain has a roaming deal with Vodacom - and promises eSIMs "soon"

    Rain's mobile roaming deal with Vodacom — and eSIM plans Rain has confirmed industry speculation that it has signed a roaming deal with Vodacom to launch a national 4G mobile network with voice services. Responding to questions from MyBroadband, Rain emphasised that it is building its own...
  9. $m@Rt@$$

    MTN eSim

    Does anyone know how long it takes for the QR code to arrive via email?
  10. J

    e-sim with pay-as-you-go?

    I want to make phone calls with my smart watch that uses an esim, my provider only provides esim if you enter into a contract. I dont want a contract. What service providers can I use for my esim device with the Pay-as-you-go payment model?
  11. Jan

    US iPhone 14 does not use extra space from removing SIM tray

    Apple swapped the SIM tray in US iPhone 14 models with a plastic block iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 14 Pro Max has revealed that Apple did not use the extra space created by dropping the SIM tray from models sold in the US. All iPhone 14 models sold in the US rely entirely on digital eSIMs...
  12. Jan

    eSIM support on South African networks - Vodacom vs MTN vs Telkom vs Cell C

    eSIM support in South Africa — A sad affair of limited options Despite the technology growing increasingly popular abroad, embedded SIMs (eSIMs) are still very limited in South Africa. More mid-range smartphones are getting eSIMs, after initially only being offered in flagship models from...
  13. K

    Vodacom to Telekom Port worst experience

    So I recently bought an iPhone 13 after years of using android. I have a rain sim for uncapped data and a Vodacom sim for calls etc. The iPhone uses eSIMs to have dual sim functionality and Vodacom only offers those on contracts but I’m on prepaid. I decided to port my number to telkom as they...
  14. S

    eSim Support Vodacom or MTN on Prepaid

    Hi All So yes, i have decided to take the jump from Samsung to Iphone, but require dual sim as i have a work data sim which i use. The work sim will need to be physical sim as they not giving esim support. Problem is then I will need to convert my personal sim to esim. Currently on Vodacom...
  15. YellowRandolf

    Number move to CellC eSim and VoWIFI for overseas use?

    As there doesn't seem to be a satisfying way to use a Vodacom prepaid SIM overseas for extended times (roaming isn't affordable enough, Voice over Wifi doesn't seem to work), I consider switching to CellC who seems to have it all: eSim and VoWifi are available :) I just wonder, if the number...
  16. medicnick83

    eSIM options

    Who currently does support eSIM for iPhones? is it ONLY MTN currently?
  17. D

    MTN eSIM support for iPhone

    Hi I recently upgraded to an iPhone 13 Pro through MTN as I was sold on the fact that they offered eSIM/dual sim support. My primary number was ported from Vodacom to the MTN network but I have a second data plan through Vodacom which I’m still hoping to use using the eSIM functionality. What...
  18. F

    MTN Apple Watch activation nightmare

    I bought an Apple watch cellular in April and have not be able to active the cellular functionality on the MTN network since. This is the error message that shows up: I have been messaging MTN via various channels since April. Every time I follow up with them I just get a generic "we appologise...
  19. Jan

    Telkom eSIM support launched

    Telkom launches eSIM support Telkom Mobile launched eSIM support for its customers on Tuesday. For the launch phase, Telkom will only support eSIM enabled smartphones. eSIM is a digital Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) that is built into devices and cannot be removed.
  20. Jan

    Telkom eSIM support launching in August

    Telkom eSIM launch date revealed Telkom has revealed it will launch eSIM support for smartphones on its network next month. “We will officially launch eSIM support for handsets during the month of August 2021,” the operator told MyBroadband.
  21. D

    Vodacom eSim for iPad but not for iPhone

    So interesting to see, that you can use eSim on an iPad allegedly on Vodacom in South Africa according to the Apple site, but not an iPhone. How does that work? https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212287#EMEA So begs the question. Does Vodacom NOT want people to get iPhones? I had to move my phone...
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