Data Roaming stories

Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.

Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.

Vodafone teams with Netcompany on a global travel eSIM, promising instant, data-only connectivity in 200-plus destinations worldwide.

Juniper Research predicts a tremendous 440% increase in global travel eSIM users from 40m in 2024 to over 215m by 2028, as high international roaming costs drive demand.

Battleface, a leading travel insurance provider, has partnered with CELITECH to integrate eSIM technology, revolutionizing travel safety and connectivity.

JAMVEE is a cloud-based application designed to enhance the employee experience and productivity with easy collaboration features.

MAPS.ME introduces a new user review platform, enabling travellers to rate and review over 50 types of sites, even when offline, enhancing trip planning.

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

Despite initial glitches and WiFi Assist controversies, iOS 9 adoption has soared to 61%, outpacing iOS 8 and older versions, says Apple.

By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.

Exploring doomed apps: From Instapaper's forgotten reads to seldom-used weather forecasts, a dive into apps that promise much but deliver little.

Telecom extends its popular $10 daily data roaming rate to Indonesia and Thailand; voice calling drops to $2.49/minute, effective 3 February 2014.

Vodafone applauds NZ and Aus government review of roaming rates, citing competition and customer demands are driving prices down.

Horrendous data-roaming costs to Kiwis travelling overseas just got a lot more affordable according to Labour.

Telecom cuts data roaming costs dramatically, introducing a flat daily rate for travellers, starting 21 December. Say goodbye to bill shocks!.

Juniper Research predicts mobile data roaming revenues to soar to $35bn by 2017, driven by more active roamers amidst bill shock fears.

Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.

Telecom introduces Data Smart Caps service to tackle the unpredictability of data roaming charges, following a $2000 bill incident.

Telecom slashes trans-Tasman roaming text rates to $10 for 100 texts, aligning closer with rivals after govt scrutiny on high costs.