Its been long since Maxis have eSIM available. but only for Huawei watch users

i don't understand why Maxis wont want to produce more eSIM for user to change. Well its a QR code with based on a set of configuration that allow the phone to store carrier info right. i don't think its that hard for them to produce a card with QR code vs a Card with precut physical sim.

Anyway, anyone who already using eSIM ? those who trick maxis for supplying eSIM for huawei watch Joking.....

I'm using two phone now, and its a problem for separate number. i wish i could get eSIM from maxis then insert my other number with physical sim

This post has been edited by Edlois: Feb 25 2019, 12:01 PM

They've launched eSIM for iPhone today.
https://www.maxis.com.my/en/personal/plans/...plans/esim.html

First day already run out of stock at QB penang

OMG its like heard GOD reply hahahaha. No need Huawei story already yeahhhh

I doubt that its wont be too serious in KL right ? I'm planning to get it during this weekend
What is the waiting time ?
Do i need to come back to collect or they do one for you one the stop ???

Anyone intend to try the esim with Apple Watch lte? Whether will it working?

I'm curious too. But I think the AW4 with cellular is not being sold locally. Unless somebody got one from the US, let us know if it works.

Xox esim


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can the xox esim support apple watch LTE, anyone know?

This post has been edited by Achilles: Mar 2 2019, 09:48 AM

Only support these at the moment


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that's too bad :-(

I got a apple watch lte from SG .. waiting for esim to work here

It might probably works. I presume it is the same technology. They do not list it probably because the LTE are not officially available in MY.

Still prefer actual physical SIM. Easier to replace when device kaput or stolen.

It works the same if the device stolen, you still need to ask for the replacement. I find physical SIM have higher chance of misplacement. For example I go travel and have to eject the SIM to put in a traveler SIM, and often the original SIM gone missing.

When we have eSIM, we kept the physical SIM tray free for travel SIM.

but but but... the esim come with a qr code that you can store at home.
physical sim if phone stolen need to go service centre claim new card again wor.
physical sim if no precut size need to bring the sim card go shop to trim the size.

aren't esim better ?
stolen phone can got password lock. thief cant open, buy new phone scan the QR code can already.
esim can transfer authorized other device like watch to use internet (in the future la i mean)

quite good what. just that need to go queue to receive the QR code

Physical SIM now can get replacement via kiosks. DiGi and Maxis have. No need to queue. Plus, SIM cards can use on any phones while eSIM only on eSIM compatible phones.

manage to get the esim from maxis today, but is not working with apple watch LTE :-(

where you get it from ?
izit alot of people ?

i was planning to get my psychical sim replace by this weekend. because i really need another sim for my company number.

I just walked in to QB maxis and they said got stock. Within 10 mins they can give me the esim

yoodo is launching eSim to their 'beta tester' tomorrow.

Celcom announced they will support eSIM for the iPhone.

Anyone have problem with esim, since I switch to esim, the connection especially voice is very bad.. anyone encounter similar issue ?

E-sim is still not so stable yet, not recommended

Any idea how maxis manages esim if I regularly switch phones ?

Just scan the qr code only each time I want to switch phone like a physical card?

Anyone tried dual sim with one physical card and one esim but two different carriers?

Using Celcom eSIM + SG carrier nano SIM now. Both stable

Next time traveling overseas will try 3HK Travel eSIM. need to pay in HK$ but can activate using QR email from them

Oh thanks man. I’m using maxis physical and wanting to use my company line Digi as esim so I stop using two phones. It’s a headache sometimes. Planning to try it out this week. Just wondering if anyone seen issues.

i tried the 3HK before, what i want to say is very useful, i also have flexiroam
you can try flexiroam, the global plan bit pricey, but you can buy local plan for the traveling country earlier to get cheaper price
for example, traveling to thailand, 500MB@USD0.90 for 3 days if purchase 60days earlier if not mistaken

my flexiroam esim can rebind to new phone, previously i tie on my Xs, after change to 11 pro, i just scan again on my 11 pro, no issue
somehow maxis esim require a new qr code for my 11 pro

wonder why some can make it reuse (i tested my flexiroam recently oversea with my 11 pro, seems reuse is fine)

K will look at Flexiroam. I read 3HK allow multi countries use once start using. Also can stop few days and continue to use some other days - can save the validity of days

AIS tourist eSim probably offer the best data roaming rates now. Comes with an app to monitor data usage, credit balance and validity.
OYA also worth investing in, no data expiry, although now only 3 countries, they will expand soon. Currently selling S$5 for 5GB, that is a steal. I bought up 50gb

Where can I sign up for AIS tourist eSim?
I did check with the airport booth but it can only be done in AIS outlets.

you can buy the eSim online. They will send the barcode Just google it.

https://esimdb.com/

Great comparison on eSIM for travelers!

man i really need the esim compatibility. i think its actually a really good thing that we are getting rid of the physical sim. that way apple can make use of that space and change it to something else instead.

the only downside is if the softaware is shit, then the esim capabilities will be bottlenecked as well

How’s your coverage with esim? Im on maxis esim it’s bad indoors compared to my wife on normal sim

agree, my digi esim has weaker signal compared to phyiscal sim card in home/office

So far so good for me with Maxis eSim but sometimes, out of the blue, my call will drop.

Anyone has any experience with Digi eSIM?

Has been using Digi Esim since they launch back in Jun 2019

I just do my Digi eSim on Saturday.
FOC and just scan QR. you will received email on ur eSim QR just in case u need to reconfigure.

I was told that the QR Code is only valid for one time and cannot be reconfigured.

This i'm not sure as i didnt ask and its purely based on personal assumption that we can reconfigure it.
My bad.

with iOS 14 or above
transfer eSIM from old phone to new phone can be done, no need new profile qr code
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210655#:~...14%20or%20later.

Are you transforming your existing nano SIM into eSIM?

How do I get it if I want my eSIM to be in another number that I'm not currently using?

Same process, they will generate the QR of eSim after verified u r the owner of the number. Then they take ur phone and scan the QR and it will sync in as eSim. Scan from your iPhone Setting here —-> Settings > Mobile Data > Add Data Plan

the qr code u only can use once...even when you try to add but fail, once scan you cant use it anymore...according to the cs
you need to request again.
some telco didnt charge u when u change from physical sim to esim, some telco will charge rm10 or maybe more



btw, anyone can confirm that iphone esim profile can store up to max 10?

digi esim is free, thankfully.. i accidentally delete my esim number and i go to digi center again and tell them i accidentally delete.. so far the guy just laugh and provide me new QR code.. after i back home check my email that i use to register digi esim.. find out that, they did sent esim QR code as a receipt.. which means, if accidentally delete, no need go digi center again. can use the QR code again...
this is my assumption, haven try yet until i accidentally delete it again.

Took Maxis an hour to settle mine during iPhone 12 day launch.

Do esim has any different or improvement?

Just no physical SIM. Works the same, feels the same

same only... no different.. but enable u use dual sim features...

Oh lol, I thought


Yea still cant install dual whatsapp hahaha , only received call ok la

You can actually use dual whatsapp using the app "whatsapp business"

Can you share with me your experience of getting the eSIM? It can't be done fully online right? 1st trip still has to go to the centre?

Which Digi Centre did you go to? I'm afraid of bad service haha
Have been trying to contact digi for multiple times to ask for the specifics but to no avail so far...

yes... first trip.. it was fast and efficient.. cant do online for time being.... so far not experiencing bad service, the staff is helpful.. and when people complain bad service, i dont see they specifically mention what kind of bad service it is... for me, so far it was good... smooth and efficient. i went to sunway pyramid service center @ LG.
just bring IC... thats it.. normally they will email you the e-SIM QR code which is the same as the one they ask you to scan on their tablet.

Alright thanks for the info!