Egyptian mobile operators are preparing to launch a trial run of the electronic SIM card (eSIM) technology, which allows customers to activate a data package from their service providers without using a physical SIM card. They said that the contracts are currently under final review and will be signed soon, followed by the trial run. An eSIM is a digital SIM card that is embedded inside the phone or the smart device. The eSIM technology offers several advantages, such as saving space, reducing costs, enhancing security, and facilitating international roaming. The media reported in September last year that the NTRA was negotiating with four international technology companies to develop the eSIM technology in Egypt for mobile phones, including the French iMedia.
