Telecom
Airtel Launches 3-in-1 Smart SIM
In line with its commitment to continually delight and provide exceptional experience for its customers, leading telecommunications service provider, Airtel Nigeria, has introduced a 3-in-1 SIM card, which enables customers switch between Nano, Micro andStandard SIMs as required.
The new SIM card, also known as Airtel Smart SIM,comprises all three SIM card sizes: MStandard Micro and Nano, and is aimed at making it convenient for customers to switch devices without having to get a new, different-sized SIM.
Speaking on the product, Maurice Newa, chief commercial officer, Airtel Nigeria, said “this is another innovative product which clearly underlines Airtel’s promise to provide cutting edge solutionsto meet the evolving demands of its customers.”
According to him, “Smart SIM is the first of its kind in Nigeria and it provides the smart phone user the freedom to switch devices and retain the same SIM card. With this new SIM package, which costs N300, customers will no longer need to cut their SIM cards when they change their mobile device”.
Newa further explained that in contrast to the existing 64kb cards, the new card comes in 128kb, which offers more capacity and additional space for customers to store more contact and SMS.
In addition, customers who purchase the new SIM cards will be able to access the Celltick applet, a value added service that displays live content and marketing messages on the home screen when phone is idle. Customers can subscribe to the content by clicking on the messages displayed on phone screen.
The SIM card is available in all Airtel shops nationwide.