Two distinct behaviors were observed among those who owned multiple SIMs. One
segment used their secondary SIM just enough to keep it from getting disconnected,
whereas another kept their primary and secondary SIMs switched on most of the time
(Figure 48). 63% of those who stated that they used their secondary SIM just enough to
keep it from getting disconnected lived in rural areas, while 57% of those who kept their
primary and secondary SIMs switched on most of the time lived in urban areas.
I use my secondary SIM just
enough to keep it from getting
disconnected
I keep both my primary and
secondary SIM cards switched on
most of the time
I mostly use one SIM for calls and
another for data
I switch on my secondary SIM
card only when I need to use it
I usually spend more on top-ups
for my secondary SIM than for
my primary SIM
I have a keypad handset for my
secondary SIM
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
Figure 48: Behavior of multi-SIM owners (% multi- SIM owners aged 15-65)
60 ICTs in Myanmar: 2016
40%