A loan you never took; How PAN fraud is wrecking credit scores in India and what you should do to protect yourselfIndians are facing a new threat: PAN-based loan fraud. Criminals are using stolen PAN details to take out loans without consent. This is da...
17 Apr, 2026, 12.00 PM IST
Banks, telecom companies to chuck OTPs, adopt silent authenticationBanks and telecom companies are developing a silent authentication mechanism to combat SIM cloning and eSIM swaps. This background check ve...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
Travelling to the UAE? Here’s how tourists can get free eSIMs on arrivalUAE airports now offer tourist eSIMs. Visitors can avoid roaming charges. These digital SIMs activate instantly. They provide data and loca...
13 Sep, 2025, 03.58 PM IST
Apple's move to eSIM-only strengthens global trendApple's Tuesday announcement that the new iPhone 17 Air will only be available around the world without physical SIM cards marks a new adva...
10 Sep, 2025, 07.13 AM IST
Apple’s thinner iPhone 17 faces rocky China debut as eSIM uncertainty clouds launchApple is launching its thinnest iPhone 17 Air, but the China release may face delays. The eSIM system in the country is not fully ready, an...
04 Sep, 2025, 09.03 PM IST
Apple could go all-in on eSIMs with iPhone 17, and launch a radical new case lookiPhone 17 eSIM: Apple is likely to remove physical SIM trays from iPhone 17 in more countries. European Union resellers are getting eSIM tr...
02 Sep, 2025, 01.12 AM IST
Why eSIMs adoption is slow in India? China is behind iteSIM adoption in India is hindered due to Chinese government restrictions and costs in the affordable segment. Major Indian telecom operato...
12 Aug, 2024, 05.44 PM IST
Google removes two global eSIM apps from Play StoreThe apps named Airalo and Holafly have been removed from the Google Play Store for the Indian market. Both apps offer eSIM enabling telecom...
06 Jan, 2024, 12.25 AM IST
All about e-SIMs: Benefits, activation process, and essential tipsThe e-SIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM allows users to activate a mobile plan without the need for a physical SIM. Here's all about e...
22 Nov, 2023, 11.02 AM IST
Airtel guides users on embracing e-SIM technologyIn the email communication, Vittal went on to explain that consumers can use multiple mobile numbers on a single e-SIM, should one choose t...
21 Nov, 2023, 01.56 PM IST
Sensorise launches travel eSIM for consumersSensorise, which has over 1,000 customisable plans, said the eSIM will be available across 190 countries through the Sensorise mobile app. ...
27 Oct, 2023, 10.04 PM IST
How to buy, activate iPhone's eSIM for international travel without roaming fee: A complete guideAn eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital SIM card that allows you to activate a cellular plan without a physical SIM card. This can be especi...
30 Mar, 2023, 11.50 AM IST
Time For An eSIM? Apple Thinks SoAny iPhone later than the iPhone XS or XR, too, comes with the option of activating an eSIM.
02 Oct, 2022, 09.03 AM IST
iPhone 14 series completely relies on eSIM. Here's how it works, steps to activate itYou can install eight or more eSIMs on an iPhone and use two phone numbers at the same time.
15 Sep, 2022, 12.14 PM IST
Apple triggers eSIM wave, here’s all you need to knowThe recently launched iPhone 14 will only have eSIM functionality in the US, while adding a physical SIM slot in global variants, paving th...
13 Sep, 2022, 03.14 PM IST
Telcos, handset players spar over e-Sim in smartphones over Rs 10,000Further, the handset makers have stressed that the telcos' demand was based on semiconductor shortage, which can be termed as an “exaggerat...
10 Aug, 2022, 06.11 PM IST
Why Apple's reported shift to eSIM may prove to be bane for telecom providersThe eSIM is virtual, meaning that just changing your phone’s settings would theoretically allow you to switch carriers.
13 Sep, 2018, 02.35 PM IST