Smart Multi SIM brings digital eSIM experience to the Philippine mass market with Thales

Smart Communications, the wireless arm of PLDT, has partnered with global technology leader Thales, to launch the Smart Prepaid and TNT Multi SIM solution — a pioneering innovation that provides eSIM functionality to non-eSIM capable handsets.

Smart was first to offer prepaid eSIM in the Philippines, bringing the digital eSIM technology to the market with eSIM-compatible phones. With the Smart Prepaid and TNT Multi SIMs, Smart continues to extend digital inclusion to the Filipino mass market where most users do not have eSIM-compatible phones. This marks a first-of-its-kind deployment in the Philippines, reinforcing Smart’s position as a pioneer in delivering digital customer experience and demonstrating Thales’ leading expertise in providing eSIM functionalities to any mobile devices.

The Multi SIM works like any other SIM card and comes with its own mobile number, allowing the users to connect instantly to Smart network upon activation. The Smart Multi SIM experience is simple and seamless: users insert the Multi SIM card into their non-eSIM Android phone (Android 9 and later), download the Smart Multi SIM app from the Google Play Store, and start adding eSIM profiles, be it any local or international eSIMs, empowering the users with flexibility and convenience.

Smart is proud to be the first in the country to enable a digital eSIM experience for the broader market of non-eSIM smartphones. This is a leap forward in convenience and connectivity for our customers, particularly overseas workers, travelers, and users with multi-line needs,” said Lloyd Manaloto, Smart Communications’ First Vice President for Corporate Marketing & Strategy.

This launch deepens our long-standing collaboration with Smart. By enabling eSIM services on non-eSIM phones, we are democratizing access to flexible mobile connectivity. With this innovation, subscribers will enjoy eSIM exploration without having an eSIM-capable handset, they just need a new powerful SIM – The Smart Multi SIM,” said Jon CAHILIG, Head of Sales for Mobile Connectivity Solutions for Asia, Thales.

Available in Smart stores, Smart Online Store, and Smart’s official stores on Ecommerce platforms from August 2025, subscribers can choose between Smart Prepaid Multi SIM or TNT eSIM-dot. Download the Smart Multi SIM App from Google Play Store to check your device compatibility and buy a Multi SIM to enjoy the digital eSIM experience on your non-eSIM phones.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services addresses several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group invests more than €4 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, cybersecurity, quantum and cloud technologies. Thales has more than 83,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2024, the Group generated sales of €20.6 billion.