News & Reviews:   eSIM

U Mobile recently announced that it is implementing 5G in-building coverage at 6 major transport hubs in Malaysia with the support of EDOTCO, covering entire floors and terminal facilities without relying on hotspots. These include KLIA Terminals 1 and 2, Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Langkawi International Airport, Penang Sentral and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan (TBS). More details here.

As Malaysians gear up for year-end holidays, Kaspersky is rolling out a special promotion designed to keep travellers connected and protected abroad. From 1 to 31 December 2025, every purchase of Kaspersky Plus or Kaspersky Premium will come with a free 1GB regional eSIM, giving holidaymakers instant data access in more than 120 countries.

Today, CelcomDigi has officially launched Spark, an all-new digital-first mobile experience that redefines how Malaysians stay connected. Built entirely around freedom, flexibility, and convenience, Spark allows users to manage their entire mobile experience directly through an app — from signing up and activating an eSIM to upgrading, downgrading, or even cancelling plans at any time.

It's not every day that you hear an eSIM service provided by an online security company. Today, Kaspersky has launched the Kaspersky eSIM Store, a digital platform designed to simplify internet access for international travellers.

Most flagship Android devices now support eSIM, which is more practical than a physical SIM. However, unlike a physical SIM, if using an eSIM and the phone breaks, users may be stuck without network access, as there is no easy way to transfer an eSIM from an old phone to a new one without the help of a service provider. So, what should you know about it?

Most of us are familiar with SIM cards, but did you know there's a tech called eSIM? With eSIM (Embedded SIM), network providers can offer mobile plans without physical SIM cards. Now, Hotlink is offering eSIM service for both postpaid and prepaid customers.

Previously, we reported on the iOS 16.2 update which brings with it 5G connectivity for all supported iPhones in Malaysia. Well, it looks like the update also brings another feature for Maxis customers in our country, which is the ability to convert physical SIM to eSIM directly on the iPhone.

Apple raised a few eyebrows recently after the tech giant decided to remove the physical SIM card slot from all the iPhone 14 models in the United States. With eSIM the only option for iPhone 14 series users, many raised concerns over the viability of using the devices while travelling abroad and Apple has since reassured consumers of the benefits of using eSIM while travelling.

Google is reportedly working on a feature that would allow for devices running Android 13 to support multiple profiles on a single eSIM. This would essentially allow users to connect to more than one carrier with a single eSIM and make SIM cards obsolete.

Senior technical editor for Android developer platform Esper, Mishaal Rahman in a blog post last Thursday alluded to this feature coming to the big Android 13 update. However, no release date timeframe for the update was mentioned.

Portless iPhone might still be happening in the future. The latest rumour claims that the Cupertino-based company might be considering taking away the iPhone 15 Pro's physical SIM port. True or not, we are still two years away from finding out.