Globe Telecom has introduced the embedded subscriber identification module (eSIM) in the Philippines. The eSIM is a virtual embedded SIM that cannot be removed and will be a viable alternative to the physical plastic SIM card for many of the upcoming smartphones to be released. It is pre-installed in mobile and wearable devices, and is equipped with automatic activation without the need for a physical SIM. Its digital management capability and automatic syncing feature will also enable customers to use and manage multiple devices. As it eliminates the need for a physical SIM, the eSIM removes the use of plastics in SIM activation and contributes greatly to environmental sustainability efforts. Globe is currently running tests of the eSIM technology with select eSIM-enabled devices such as iPhone Xs, Xs Max, and XR; and Apple Watch and Huawei Watch.
