Telkom launches eSim support on its Mobile platform

Tech news 25 August 2021

Telkom announced that it has officially launched (eSIM) support for its customers on its Telkom Mobile platform.

This means that customers can now use the network on smartphones that support eSIM functionality without needing a physical SIM card to connect to the network, however, this will only be available to use for certain devices.

“Historically, most of our customers have used traditional card Subscriber Identity Modules (SIMs). These enable Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to identify a user and then to authenticate that the user is serviced by that MNO,” Andrew Dawson, Executive: Product Portfolio Management at Telkom said in a statement.

“Going forward, Telkom will support eSIM enabled handsets. We will enable eSIM provisioning; a specification which allows consumers to activate the SIM embedded in their phone.”

Telkom notes that the eSIM support launch doesn’t include wearable devices such as smartwatches. The support is limited to smartphones and tablets only for now.

Telkom says that wearables and other devices with eSIM functionality will receive support at a later stage.

The following devices will have eSIM support through Telkom Mobile:

iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12

Apple iPad 7th generation and higher

Huawei P40, P40 Pro, and P40 Pro+

Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Galaxy S21, and Galaxy Z Fold2

Written by: Gabriella Steyn.

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