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Ooredoo launches eSIM wearables service

The service, which supports the Samsung Smart Watch Ultra, allows users to make calls and send messages without needing their phones.

Malika Shahid
09 February 2025, MVT 14:37
Launching of e-SIM wearable service -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa
Malika Shahid
09 February 2025, MVT 14:37

Ooredoo has launched its first-ever eSIM wearables service in Maldives.

The service, which supports the Samsung Smart Watch Ultra, allows users to make calls and send messages without needing their phones.

The announcement was made at a special ceremony during the Maldives Marine Expo yesterday, where Ooredoo CEO Khalid Al Hamadi and Samsung Sri Lanka and Maldives Managing Director Sangwa Song officially unveiled the service.

Senior officials of Ooredoo and Samsung during the ceremony -- Photo: Fayaz Moosa

While the service was introduced yesterday, it will officially launch next month.

CEO Khalid Al Hamadi emphasized Ooredoo’s commitment to providing the latest technological innovations to its customers and enhance their digital lives.

"Samsung eSIM will open up more connectivity opportunities with wearables, allowing customers to stay connected without their phones, track their fitness, and manage daily activities with ease," he said.

Samsung’s Sangwa Song highlighted the collaboration with Ooredoo to introduce eSIM function in smartwatches, helping customers stay connected anywhere, anytime.

Ooredoo also announced that customers will soon be able to connect their existing numbers to their Samsung SmartWatch Ultra, with further details on supported devices and activation steps expected in the coming days.

With this service, users can make calls, send messages, stream music, and use their favorite applications directly from their smartwatch, ensuring seamless connectivity and convenience.

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