Are you thinking of buying an Optus eSIM for your device?
Or maybe you have already bought one but now you are confused regarding how you can activate it on your device. If that is the case then we are here to help you!
eSIM is a SIM that can replace the physical SIM on your phone. Unlike physical SIM Cards, you will not have to put them inside your phone.
You can activate the Optus eSIM Card online after buying a plan for it.
In this guide, we will be going through every step that you need to take to activate and install your eSIM card without hassle on your device.
Things to Prepare Before You Activate the Optus eSIM
There are certain things that you need to prepare and make sure of before you can go ahead and try to activate the eSIM on your device.
1. Availability of Wireless Internet Connection
The first thing that you need to check is the availability of a wireless internet connection for your phone.
Your eSIM will get activated through the internet so you will need a fast and stable internet connection, poor internet connection will stop you from activating the eSIm in your device. It is thus advised that you get the wireless connection before you buy the erSIM from Optus.
2. Check Device Compatibility
The next thing that you need to check is whether the device that you are using is compatible with eSIM.
You can see the compatibility of the device with eSIM by checking the manufacturer’s guide given to your device.
3. Update Your Phone OS
Make sure to update your Phone Os before you try to activate the eSIM on your device.
If you don’t have the latest version of the OS updated on your phone, the eSIM might not get activated on your device.
You can easily update the OS by going to the Settings of your phone and then finding the Phone option from there and updating the OS.
4. Complete The Payment Process
You will need to complete the payment process in Optus Network before you are able to activate your eSIM on your device.
Make sure that you have taken a subscription plan in OPptus before you go ahead with the activation process.
How to Activate Optus eSIM Card?
To activate the Optus eSIM on your device you can either use the Optus App or you can use the QR Code.
Below, we have shown both methods for your convenience:
1. Using The Optus App
- Open My Optus App and log in to your account.
- Go to the Account Dashboard and tap on Account at the bottom.
- Select eSIM and then choose Set Up My eSIM.
- Now, follow the instruction page to activate the eSIM.
- Choose Continue and Next to complete the activation procedure.
- Select a plan and then Continue.
- Now, wait till the download of your eSIM gets completed.
After this, you will have to wait till the eSIM gets activated in the network. This could take from 15 mins to a few hours so wait patiently.
2. Using The QR Code
If you are a business or a SOHO customer then you will get an eSIM card which comes with a QR Code.
You will have to scan this QR Code to activate the eSIM on your device.
- Enable the Wifi connection on your device.
- Hold the phone camera close to the QR Code and scan it.
- Now, follow the screen prompt to complete the eSIM activation process.
After you are done with the process wait for awesome time to let the eSIM get activated in the network. It can take from 15 mins to a few hours to get activated so wait patiently without getting restless.
FAQ: How To Get Optus eSIM QR Code?
If you are a business or a SOHO person then you will be provided with an eSIM Card that will contain a QR Code. You can activate your eSIM by scanning this QR code.
FAQ: How To Fix Optus eSIM Not Working?
If your Optus eSIM is not working then you need to contact the Optus Support Team and get the eSIM checked for any technical or backend issue.
FAQ: What is Optus eSIM Transfer To New Phone Price?
If you already have a physical SIM then you can easily transfer that to an eSIM on Optus Network.
However, you will have to choose a plan before you can activate it. There is no province for transfer of eSIM to a new device but you will have to select a monthly plan or the Optus Flex plan and make the payment before you can activate the eSIM in your new device.
FAQ: What Is Optus eSIM Cost?
There is no cost for getting Optus eSIM however you will have to choose a plan and pay for it before you can activate the eSIM in Optus Network.