Technology company ESDIAC has launched a mobile communication platform offering affordable local and international calls, eSIM services, and mobile data packages to Nigerians.
The platform integrates Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), electronic SIM (eSIM) technology, and airtime and data top-up services, with a promise of reducing the cost of international communication.
Speaking at a media engagement in Abuja on Friday, ESDIAC Chief Executive Officer, Austin Ugbebor, said the platform was developed to address the high cost of international calls and connectivity challenges, particularly for Nigerians travelling abroad.
He said subscribers could make international calls to destinations including Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, Germany and Australia for as low as N13.
Ugbebor explained that the platform’s VoIP technology allows users to call regular telephone numbers, even when recipients do not have the ESDIAC application or internet access.
He added that subscribers could retain their existing phone numbers when making calls, making it easier for recipients to identify incoming calls.
The platform also offers airtime and data top-ups, while its eSIM service allows travellers to access mobile connectivity in supported destinations without purchasing physical SIM cards.
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Addressing concerns about hidden charges and consumer protection, Ugbebor said the company would not impose additional fees simply for initiating calls and that unused balances would remain available to subscribers.
He added that customers who identify incorrect charges could contact the company’s customer service team for investigation and refunds where necessary.
Ugbebor said ESDIAC operated within the regulatory requirements of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC), noting that telecommunications tariffs could change in response to regulatory directives.
The Special Adviser to the President on Economic Matters in the Office of the Vice-President, Tope Fasua, described the platform as a promising development for Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.
Fasua said his experience with an expensive eSIM that failed to provide reliable connectivity across destinations during an international trip highlighted the need for more affordable and dependable services.
ESDIAC Government Liaison Officer, Adoga Ibrahim, described the platform as a Nigerian-owned technology product, commending the NCC for its cooperation in the licensing process.
The company’s Legal Adviser, Aja Nwaani, said ESDIAC had put measures in place to protect subscribers’ personal information and comply with the Nigeria Data Protection Act.
He warned against the unauthorised disclosure, sale or misuse of customer information, including data shared with third-party carriers and service providers.
The company’s Human Resources representative, Mohammed Sani, said the platform would particularly benefit travellers and Nigerians seeking affordable communication with family members and business associates abroad.
