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#2997123 16-Nov-2022 14:44

The sooner wearables are an option, the easier I can go for walks with the intent to excercise. Maybe the emotional blackmail of keeping me fat by not releasing eSIM (and wearables support) is enough to make it happen?

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#3000128 23-Nov-2022 08:03

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#3000164 23-Nov-2022 10:13

Press release:

One New Zealand, the new brand announced by Vodafone due to launch in early 2023, continues their ambition to unlock the magic of technology in Aotearoa, releasing the first stage of their eSIM product offering. eSIM is available to Vodafone customers from today.

eSIM is a SIM that is embedded into your mobile device, instead of being a separate card that needs to be swapped in and out. This allows enhanced possibilities for how customers use their devices making travel and managing multiple numbers much easier.

Joe Goddard, incoming Experience and Commercial Director at One NZ, is proud to release eSIM, saying, “We have listened to overwhelming consumer demand for eSIMs, and with our upcoming transformation to One New Zealand, there’s no better time to meet this need.”

At initial release, eSIMs are available for compatible phones and tablets. Phones supported include: Apple iPhone XR, XS and later; Samsung Galaxy Fold, Z Flip, Galaxy S20 (FE series excluded) and later; and Oppo Find X3 and later. For tablets, eSIM is available for Apple iPad Pro (11-inch) and later; iPad Pro (3rd gen, 12.9-inch) and later; iPad Air (3rd gen) and later; iPad (7th gen) and later; and iPad Mini (5th gen) and later.

To maintain privacy and security, existing Pay Monthly customers will need to visit their local Vodafone store to perform a SIM swap. New Pay Monthly Vodafone customers will be able to select eSIM with the purchase of select phones and plans online or in store. Existing Prepay customers will be able to SIM swap soon.

This development will greatly benefit business customers, who will enjoy the extra flexibility and connectivity of having the option to hold separate business and personal mobile numbers on their one phone. As international travel increases for our Kiwi customers, another benefit of eSIMs is increased connectivity between international networks when travelling.

eSIMs will connect to 4G or 5G where available, which we continue to roll out across Aotearoa.

Joe Goddard continued “This is a great step forward for us today, and we know the next step is eSIMs for wearables. Our team are hard at work making that happen, and we’re set to launch next year.”

For more info visit https://www.vodafone.co.nz/mobile/esim/

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#3000166 23-Nov-2022 10:19

I do appreciate the “ We heard you, Aotearoa” title on the Vodafone page. The geekzone folks have been shouting for sometime ;)

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#3000169 23-Nov-2022 10:26

Great progress of course, but why is New Zealand so behind in terms of doing this whole thing online?

I can get an eSIM from any number of overseas carriers completely via the web or a compatible app, yet my local carrier makes me visit a store.

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#3000172 23-Nov-2022 10:36

I think it’s precaution (rightly or wrongly) against phishing / identity thief. I know at least one telco had the ability to switch sims online but this subsequently removed.

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#3000176 23-Nov-2022 10:41

jmosen:

Great progress of course, but why is New Zealand so behind in terms of doing this whole thing online?

I can get an eSIM from any number of overseas carriers completely via the web or a compatible app, yet my local carrier makes me visit a store.

From what I've heard it's due to security concerns. Our retail team can easily verify ID (driver's licence/passport etc) to prevent SIM jacking, but we don't have the ability to do this digitally or over the phone at the moment.

However - eSIM is available for new connections set up through our online store.

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#3000177 23-Nov-2022 10:44

The main use case for me will be wearables, so it's good to see confirmation that this will launch next year.

I will probably swap my phone over to eSIM at some point, but would be interested to hear others' experiences first. It sounds like some 2degrees customers have experienced problems as a result of retail store staff not being properly trained in the process.

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#3000179 23-Nov-2022 10:49

alasta:

The main use case for me will be wearables, so it's good to see confirmation that this will launch next year.

I will probably swap my phone over to eSIM at some point, but would be interested to hear others' experiences first. It sounds like some 2degrees customers have experienced problems as a result of retail store staff not being properly trained in the process.

@alasta I see zero benefit to having eSIM active on my S21+

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#3000313 23-Nov-2022 12:49

Great news... 🤙

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#3000315 23-Nov-2022 12:56

Switched over in store. Fairly painless, no sim swap charges. Done in less than 5 minutes.

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#3000317 23-Nov-2022 13:06

Well done to Vodafone for making it possible to reuse the QR code when you change devices. Not sure if 2D does this already but Spark does not, and it can be a nuisance when you upgrade your device.

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#3000327 23-Nov-2022 13:34

Better late then never. 😃

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#3000330 23-Nov-2022 13:35

freitasm:

Press release:

eSIMs will connect to 4G or 5G where available, which we continue to roll out across Aotearoa.

Hmmm, so they don't connect to scummy 2G or 3G? That would be handy :) But probably not the case :(

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#3000336 23-Nov-2022 13:38

coffeebaron:
freitasm:

Press release:

eSIMs will connect to 4G or 5G where available, which we continue to roll out across Aotearoa.

Hmmm, so they don't connect to scummy 2G or 3G? That would be handy :) But probably not the case :(

@coffeebaron They will for sure just bad press release I suspect

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