What is eSIM?
eSIM is a digital SIM embedded in your phone that allows you to activate a mobile number without using a physical SIM.
Benefits
With an eSIM, you can accommodate multiple phone numbers, which you can add, delete, and configure right from your phone’s settings. In contrast, a physical SIM needs to be physically removed and replaced.
For example, you can now switch between private and business numbers in one phone without physically swapping the SIM cards.
Price
The price of 4G eSIM is PKR. 500 for new customers and also for those who want to switch their physical 4G sim to eSIM.
How to Activate?
1. Visit any nearest network Service Center to get your new eSIM or convert your existing number.
2. After BVS registration, an eSIM jacket will be provided to you having a digital QR code
3. Scan the QR code on the phone you would like to activate the eSIM on
4. To learn how to activate your eSIM on your Apple or Android phone, please look at the detailed steps below.
Important: The QR code is for one-time use only. If you delete your eSIM profile or your device is lost or stolen, you must visit your network business center to get a new QR code.
Step by Step Activation
For iPhone
Make sure your iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, or iPhone XR is updated to iOS 12.1, and above you can check if your eSIM is enabled or not.
- Scan the QR code provided by our agent
- Go to Settings > Cellular
- Select “Add Cellular Plan” to launch the camera automatically
- Use your iPhone to scan the QR code
- Type default pin code “0000” when asked to enter
For Android Phone
Make sure your eSIM-enabled Android handset is updated to the latest version (you can check eSIM-enabled handsets in the supported section below:
- Scan the QR code provided by our agent
- Go to Settings > SIM Card Manager
- Select eSIM > Add Mobile Plan to launch the camera automatically
- Use your phone to scan the QR code
- Type default pin code “0000” when asked to enter
- Your eSIM is ready to use
