What are the benefits of the eSIM?
Ooredoo will offer a fully digitised user experience when subscribing to the eSIM
You’ll be able to switch between your personal and business number with ease - no need to physically swap cards in your phone! So say goodbye to cutting SIM cards to suit the size of the slot in your device or finding a SIM adaptor.
Plus, you can now have two mobile plans, which means:
The eSIM will play a major role in the Internet of Things (IoT), as the technology is expected to be embedded in cars, drones, home appliances and more. You’ll have a fully ‘smart’ life in the not-too-distant future.
eSIM Supported DevicesApple
Samsung
Google Pixel
Microsoft
Huawei
Oppo
Sony
Others
These devices have no eSIM:
Key benefits are:
You can have 2 mobile plans from different operators. This means,
At the moment the following devices are supported:
Normal SIM to eSIM change is available, if you would like to do so. You will retain the same number if you do wish to change to a traditional SIM.
Yes – you can have 2 numbers (one on eSIM and other on a physical SIM). You can select one number as a PRIMARY and the other as a SECONDARY.
No need to open the device. A QR code will be provided to you and you just need to go to the settings of your iPhone. From settings, click Add Cellular/Data Plan and then the QR code will be scanned and the profile will be downloaded after few steps (instructions on the device will guide you to complete the process).
Yes, it is possible to change your current physical SIM to an eSIM. This is subject to your handset supporting the eSIM and having updated supporting software to the latest version.
Yes, you can change the number on your eSIM, in the same way as you would with a physical SIM, except without physically changing a card over.
If you have more than 1 number/profile in your eSIM on your device, you can change it by turning on the number/profile that you want to set. The phone will automatically set the selected number as your eSIM number.
eSIM services are available for all ooredoo customers.
If you unable to activate your eSIM via QR code, please restart your phone and try again.
Please check if you have a compatible device with supporting software. If it still fails, please call the Ooredoo Contact Centre on 1500 and our technical team will assist you.
If you lose your handset
If you have registered your eSIM QR code to a first eSIM device then, your eSIM QR code will be linked to the first device you register it to. If you decide to switch devices in the future, you need to make sure your new device supports the eSIM and is certified by Ooredoo. You may need to obtain a replacement eSIM QR Code by contacting Ooredoo. The usual eSIM replacement cost applies.
Yes, you can re-use the same QR code up to 10 times. If you have exceeded 10 times, please contact Ooredoo. You may need to obtain a replacement eSIM QR Code. The usual eSIM replacement cost applies.