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VinaPhone launches eSIM technology in Vietnam

By Sarah ChenVietnam
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Vietnam has today officially become the 25th nation in the world to launch eSIM technology.

VinaPhone, the mobile subsidiary of state-owned operator VNPT, has held the official mass market launch of eSIM technology, Vietnamese state news agency SGGP reported.

VinaPhone has already distributed nearly 5,000 eSIM preorders to customers.

The company is also offering customers the ability to change to an eSIM by entering their EMEI and a one-time password, and then scanning a QR code sent from the system, and has revealed it received more than 7,000 eSIM registration requests in less than a month.

VinaPhone deputy general director Nguyen Truong Giang told the publication the operator is now developing applications designed specifically to be integrated into eSIMs and introduce more features and utilities for users.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which company is responsible for launching eSIM technology in Vietnam?

A.

VinaPhone, the mobile subsidiary of the state-owned operator VNPT, has officially launched eSIM technology for the mass market in Vietnam, according to state news agency SGGP.

Q.

How can existing customers switch to an eSIM with VinaPhone?

A.

Customers can change to an eSIM by entering their EMEI and a one-time password. After this, they must scan a QR code that is sent to them from the system to complete the process.

Q.

Has there been significant customer interest in VinaPhone's eSIM offering?

A.

Yes, VinaPhone has already distributed nearly 5,000 eSIM preorders to customers. The company also received over 7,000 eSIM registration requests in less than one month since launch.

Q.

What are VinaPhone's future plans for eSIM technology?

A.

VinaPhone is currently developing specific applications designed to integrate with eSIMs. The operator also intends to introduce more features and utilities for users in the future.

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