Get Smart eSIM – Activation Process, Offers & Features

eSIM from Smart Communications is a digital SIM that is embedded in your eSIM-compatible smartphones. Prepaid Smart eSIM is easy to manage, activate, and transfer and is safe from any damage, unlike a physical SIM. This eSIM offers quick ways to enjoy calls, texts, and data services without any hassle. Smart has now enabled users to switch their physical SIM to Smart Electronic, or eSIM. 

You can get this eSIM only for ₱99.00. In this blog, we have mentioned each step for how to get and activate your eSIM.

What are the requirements to avail of Smart eSIM?

Let’s check the requirements to avail of or use an eSIM. These requirements are:

• Compatible Devices for eSIM: To use Smart e-SIM, you must have an eSIM-compatible device that supports eSIM. 
• You must have a Maya, Mastercard, Visa, GCash, debit, or credit card.
• Email Address: Make sure that you have an active email account.

How to get a Smart eSIM?

You can easily get your eSIM. Follow the steps below:

• Open the Smart official site on your mobile. 
• Read out the details that are mentioned for the Smart Prepaid eSIM.
• At the bottom left corner, tap on “Add to Cart.”
• You can purchase it for ₱99.00.
• Click on “View Cart.”
• Select the quantity and then click on “Checkout and Pay.”
• Now select the payment methods, either through a Maya, Mastercard, Visa, GCash account, debit, or credit card.

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How to activate Smart e-SIM on Android?

The steps to activate eSIM are given below:

• Open your mobile settings and select “Mobile Networks.”
• Now click on the “SIM Card Manager.”
• Tap on “Add eSIM.”
• Click on “Scan QR Code.”
• Scan the QR code provided on your email or the Smart e-SIM Card.
• Click on “Confirm.”

Steps to activate Smart e-SIM?

You can register your eSIM in just 3 easy and simple steps.

Step 1: Scan the QR code (provided either through email or on the eSIM card) through your mobile camera. 

Step 2: Now select and set your SIM settings on your mobile.

Step 3: In the last step, register your eSIM and activate it.

How to activate it on iOS?

• Open your mobile settings and click on “Cellular.”
• Click on “Setup Cellular.”
• Select “Use QR code” to scan.
• Scan the QR code that is provided to you in your email or on the eSIM card.
• When the profile downloads, click on “Add Cellular Plan.”
• A pop-up message on your screen will appear; now click on “OK.”
• Click on “Continue” to activate your eSIM.
• At the end, set the cellular plan to eSIM and click “Done.”

What does Smart e-SIM offer?

You can avail of and enjoy a huge free data offer, free calls, and texts to all networks with different validity. The Smart e-SIM + P300 Card Load’s offer is valid for 1 year. 

How to upgrade a Smart physical SIM to eSIM?

Smart has now provided a facility that enables users to switch their physical SIM to a Smart e-SIM. It is very easy to upgrade your physical SIM to eSIM. Smart Prepaid customers can upgrade their physical SIM to an eSIM by visiting the Smart Store with their SIM and valid ID and paying a fee of ₱99.00.

Non-Smart customers can also switch to Smart eSIM by providing the necessary details and documents. You can also transfer your eSIM profile to another new device by scanning the code. Moreover, you can also keep your previous number when upgrading your SIM.

What are the features of Smart e-SIM?

This eSIM has multiple features that you can enjoy. Some of these are:

• Provide Global Connectivity 
• Convenient to use
• Can add multiple profiles
• Easy to upgrade
• You can keep your number
• Easy to transfer to another device

How is eSIM different from a physical SIM?

eSIM is typically different from physical nano-SIM in the following ways:

• The eSIM is already inserted into your mobile devices. 
• You just have to activate it according to the configuration and compatibility of your mobile phone.
• Add multiple numbers and profiles that can be used at a time.

FAQs:

Q. Does Smart offer eSIM?

Yes, the Smart Communication has now provided the facility of eSIM. Moreover, you can also upgrade your physical smart SIM to an eSIM.

Q. Who can get a Smart e-SIM?

Both existing and new subscribers to Smart can avail of this eSIM.

Q. How much is Smart e-SIM?

The cost of Smart eSIM in the Philippines is only ₱99.00. Moreover, you can also get eSIM with a card load of ₱99.00.

Q. Can I convert my physical Smart SIM to an eSIM?

Yes, you can convert your physical Smart SIM to an eSIM by visiting the Smart Store.

Q. What should I do if my eSIM-registered mobile is lost?

If you have lost your mobile with eSIM registered on it, then you can contact Smart. They will temporarily deactivate or suspend your profile. You can also request a new eSIM with the same number.