eSIM technology will be available in Egypt after two months, trial operation has already begun

Finally! After a long wait, Egypt has officially become one of the countries that adopt the advanced eSIM technology. Following previous confirmations from the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, companies announced the start of providing this innovative service to their customers, which opens new horizons in the world of mobile communications and places Egypt among the first leading countries in this field.

Here's how to activate eSIM technology on phones in Egypt

To activate eSIM technology in Egypt, follow these steps:

Make sure your phone supports eSIM by contacting your carrier's customer service or looking for the eSIM option in your phone's settings.
Contact your company to learn more about the eSIM service and get an activation code.
Purchase an eSIM and get a QR code to activate it.
Use your camera to scan the QR code on the paper you got from your telecom company, and the font files and network definitions will be downloaded and stored on the virtual SIM card in your phone.

If you don’t know much about eSIM technology, or eSIM as some call it, you should read this article: eSIM, a step into the future in Egypt

Important note: You should keep your physical SIM until you are sure that the eSIM technology is working very well.

What is the difference between eSIM technology and regular SIM cards?

eSIM technology or electronic chips eSIM is considered the digital version of traditional SIM cards. Instead of having a physical card inserted into your phone, the eSIM card is actually built into the device. This means that you do not have to worry about losing, damaging or even stealing the SIM card. The eSIM electronic chips also provide you with more space inside the phone.

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eSIM features

eSIM technology is a revolution in the world of mobile communications, offering many advantages that make the user experience smoother and more flexible. Here are the most important of these advantages:

The eSIM protects your phone from the risk of losing or stealing the chip, as it is built into it and cannot be separated.
Enjoy a seamless travel experience with eSIM, where you can easily add an international line to your phone before you travel and activate it once you arrive at your destination.
If you have one phone for work and one for personal use, you can use eSIMs to manage both lines on the same device, saving you the hassle of carrying two separate phones.
With eSIM, you are free to choose the best offers and services that suit you, as you can easily switch between different networks or add new lines.

SIM card price

The price of the eSIM has not been announced yet and will not be announced until the trial period is over. Orange has already started testing electronic chips on a somewhat extensive basis, but it has not finished yet and all companies will follow suit in a short time, God willing. The leaked price for this service so far is 350 pounds per chip. You will ask me why? This is a subscription for the service and to convert your real chip to the electronic system only. After that, you will not pay anything.

Thus, we have explained to you the features of the new eSIM technology that will spread in Egypt in the coming period, i.e. after two months, according to what was reported by the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology . The question here is, will you try this new technology?