Following the launch of the first-ever Prepaid embedded SIM or eSIM in July 202, Smart Communications Inc. (Smart) continues to set the pace for its wider adoption in the country by making prepaid and postpaid eSIM offers available via digital delivery.
This means you can now simply order a Prepaid eSIM or Postpaid eSIM at the official Online Store and have it delivered to your email instantly.
When you receive your prepaid or postpaid eSIM, all you need to do is scan your unique QR code and then register it after activation to enjoy data, call, and text services.
The Smart Online store is easily accessible on any mobile or web browser. It also accepts a wide range of payments including Maya, GCash, Visa, American Express, JCB, SPay, and DragonPay.
“We are glad to blaze the trail for the Philippines’ first Prepaid eSIM, and we are encouraged by the warm response of Filipino mobile users who have availed of it to live the Smart life and finally experience our superior mobile network services.” Alex O. Caeg, Smart Head of Consumer Business – Individual
Widest and Most Flexible eSIM Options
The mobile services arm of PLDT Inc. is providing users with a faster and easier way to avail of their eSIMs wherever they are by introducing digital delivery options for both Prepaid and Postpaid eSIM.
Smart will continue to customers who prefer their Prepaid eSIM on printed cards by making this version available in strategic areas. This includes international and local airports, Smart Stores, Smart flagship stores on Lazada and Shopee, and accredited retailers.
“Today we are enabling more mobile users to get hold of an eSIM with the widest and most flexible options in the market: whether they prefer prepaid or postpaid, whether they want the digital version or the printed card version, whether they want to order via the Smart Online Store or purchase it personally at their trusted retailer, and however they want to pay for it,” added Caeg.
Complete with Data, Calls, and Texts
The company offers the Prepaid eSIM for only PHP 99, inclusive of up to 21GB of free data and 30-minute All-Net Calls and 100 All-Net Texts.
On the other hand, the Postpaid eSIM starts at SIM-Only Plan 999. This comes with:
- Unli 5G for 12 months
- Unli All-Net Mobile Calls and Text
- Unli Landline Calls
- a Netflix Mobile Plan subscription for 12 months.
eSIMs enable you to enjoy multiple lines even if your device only has one physical SIM slot like Apple devices. This now allows you to conveniently switch between two or more accounts or SIM profiles on your iPhone.
Additionally, the delivery option allows inbound foreign tourists and returning Overseas Filipino Workers and Balikbayans to conveniently order their Smart Prepaid eSIM ahead of their trip. Then activate it upon arrival to enjoy data, call, and text services at local rates.
Smart’s Drive Towards Sustainability
The push to make eSIMs accessible to as many customers as possible is part of the the PLDT Group’s commitment to aligning business with sustainability strategies under its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) pillars. Moreover, it contributes to the United Nations’ Sustainability Development Goals (UNSDGs)
Through its eSIM offer, Smart provides Filipinos with an environment-friendly and sustainable option with eSIM production creating less waste. In addition, digital delivery significantly lessens the company’s carbon and logistics footprint.
Learn more about the Smart Prepaid eSIM here and about the Smart Postpaid Plans here.
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