The eSIMs.asia Wire
The latest eSIM and travel-connectivity news across Asia and the world — provider launches, industry milestones, roaming shake-ups and coverage updates. Curated and linked to the original sources.
📡 A roundup of the latest eSIM & travel-connectivity headlines. Each card opens our short summary of the story, with the original source credited. Updated regularly.
Saily Ultra bundles 30GB of data across 113 destinations with NordVPN, NordPass, NordLocker and Incogni — plus monthly airport lounge and fast-track passes.
Read summary →Airalo's Japan unlimited plans jumped in early 2026 — 7-day from ~$15 to ~$27 and 30-day from ~$35 to ~$74 — a reminder to compare before you buy.
Read summary →Gizmodo ranks the top travel eSIMs for Taiwan in 2026, comparing plans, prices and coverage for one of Asia's most eSIM-friendly destinations.
Read summary →The Australian-founded provider rolled out $1-per-GB plans across 160+ countries, including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Vietnam — buyable before departure.
Read summary →The world's largest eSIM marketplace hit a 30-million-customer milestone, with its unlimited plans — now in 150 destinations — growing 193% since launch.
Read summary →As travel eSIMs surge and smaller rivals undercut on price, traditional carriers face real disruption to long-lucrative international roaming revenues.
Read summary →The GSMA says 2026 marks the shift from adoption to operational scale, projecting global eSIM smartphone penetration to reach 10% by year-end.
Read summary →TechRadar's roundup of the top travel eSIMs for Asia, weighing coverage, speed and price across the major providers for 2026 trips.
Read summary →A traveller's rundown of the best local SIMs and international eSIMs across Asia, with practical tips on coverage, data and where each option makes sense.
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