With one number, the Telenet customer, when he only has his smart watch, can still be connected to receive calls or messages. Through the smart watch and mobile network, for example, music can also be broadcast or a location located. In Belgium, this will be a primer according to the Malinese cable operator.

Apple Watch cellular will make its Belgian debut

There are still few connected watches that support eSIM. Currently, one number can only be activated on the Apple Watch cellular (available in the Watch Series 6 and the Watch SE series), which will be available one of these days also in Belgium. This will be followed by the LTE versions of the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch active 2. Previous generations of Apple Watch or Samsung Watch with eSIM, purchased in another European country, are also compatible, according to Telenet.

As of November 13, Telenet one number will be integrated by default into the Wigo, Yugo and Klik packages. Each mobile number in a pack can be associated with an eSIM. The smart watch will use the data and call minutes included.

What exactly is eSIM?

The eSIM (embedded SIM) is a mini-chip integrated into a device and functioning as a classic SIM card. However, it occupies less space, allowing manufacturers to use the space thus released in smartphones and other gadgets for other functions.

Thanks to eSIM, smart watches can themselves connect to the mobile network. On watches without an eSIM, the connection to the network is via Bluetooth with the smartphone, so the user must always have his phone with him (which can be impractical during sports activities).

According to all expectations, eSIM technology will gain in the coming years other intelligent equipment, such as cars, electric bikes, surveillance cameras,...

With one number, the Telenet customer, when he only has his smart watch, can still be connected to receive calls or messages. Through the smart watch and mobile network, for example, music can also be broadcast or a location located. In Belgium, this will be a primer according to the Malinese cable operator.There are still few connected watches that support eSIM. Currently, one number can only be activated on the Apple Watch cellular (available in the Watch Series 6 and the Watch SE series), which will be available one of these days also in Belgium. This will be followed by the LTE versions of the Galaxy Watch 3 and the Galaxy Watch active 2. Previous generations of Apple Watch or Samsung Watch with eSIM, purchased in another European country, are also compatible, according to Telenet.As of November 13, Telenet one number will be integrated by default into the Wigo, Yugo and Klik packages. Each mobile number in a pack can be associated with an eSIM. The smart watch will use the data and call minutes included.