What is eSIM?
‘eSIM’ simply means an embedded SIM card. There are no physical SIM cards involved and no physical swapping over is required by you.
Benefits of using eSIM
Add your eSIM number with ease
With a simple QR code scan, you’re able to activate your Ooredoo eSIM on your mobile device.
Multiple numbers on the same device
You’ll be able to scan and save multiple eSIMs
to one mobile device.
Devices supporting eSIM
- iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max with iOS 12.1 version or later.
- Apple Watch Series 3 Cellular, Apple Watch Series 4 Cellular, Apple Watch Series 5 Cellular.
- Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+, S20 Ultra and Galaxy Z Flip.
How to activate eSIM on Apple devices
- Make sure that your iPhone is connected to the internet
- Go to Settings>Cellular
- Tap ‘Add Cellular Plan’
- Use your iPhone to scan the QR code (from the eSIM activation voucher)
- Choose a label for your cellular plan
- Default Line: Choose the usage mode from the options menu and select your default line
How to activate eSIM on Samsung devices
- Make sure that your device is connected to the internet
- Go to Settings> Connection
- Tap ‘SIM Card Manager’
- Select Add Mobile Plan > Add Using QR Code
- Use your Samsung device to scan the QR code (from the eSIM activation voucher)
- Next, tap on ‘Download Profile’ and register
- Then turn on your new mobile plan and your eSIM will be added
