eSIM stories
Global eSIM shipments jumped 18% to 605m in 2025 as adoption widened across regions and devices, even as traditional SIMs held firm.
Aeris and Verizon link IoT platforms to speed US localisation, promising unified eSIM-based management and faster roll-outs for global fleets.
The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.
Telgea raises USD $5m led by Telenor to scale its unified global mobile platform for operators and multinational enterprise customers.
Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
Aeris links its IoT Watchtower with Palo Alto Networks' Prisma SASE 5G to unify zero-trust security and connectivity for global IoT fleets.
Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.
Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.
Aeris wins Frost & Sullivan global award for IoT eSIM leadership, managing 100m connections across 190 countries with 600 carrier partners.
Consumers in New Zealand are being offered a new premium payments package as banks face tougher scrutiny over rewards and overseas spending costs.
Existing Zip users will be first to access ZMobile, as the lender pushes into mobile plans with TPG Telecom-backed network coverage.
Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.
Tide launches embedded 5G mobile plans in its app, giving UK small firms business numbers with unlimited calls, texts and optional data.
M2M Data Connect launches AI-powered travel eSIM that buyers can activate in under a minute directly via WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger.
Meaningful Planet secures seed backing from SFC Capital to tackle GBP £1 billion in wasted UK corporate mobile spend with its MILO platform.
Revolut passes 1m Australian customers and vows nearly AUD $400m investment, stepping up its challenge to local digital banking rivals.
BT will equip 23,000 easyJet crew and ground devices with eSIM connectivity across 35 countries and 150-plus European airports.
Lycamobile Australia lifts Q4 plan activations by over 50% after streamlining offers, as it secures a Finder Mobile Awards 2026 win.
Revolut launches RevPoints in New Zealand, offering uncapped rewards on everyday spending redeemable for travel, airline miles and gift cards.
