ZIM  was fonded five years ago supplying travel data eSIMs to consumers before moving into B2B connectivity for corporates and SMEs. It is now targeting international students, remote workers, long-term visitors and organisations needing flexible or secondary mobile lines for staff.

ZIM has been able to enter the MVNO market with minimal upfront investment using eSIM Go’s system. This gives i  gaining immediate access to UK numbering, voice and SMS, low-cost data tariffs, month-to-month terms and full domestic coverage. Activation is instant via eSIM.

Mitch Fordham, Chief Commercial Officer at eSIM Go, said the move highlights how the company is helping new entrants enter the market quickly. “As entry barriers come down, the UK MVNO market is hotting up, creating a new wave of disruption, and that’s great news for consumers.”

ZIM Connections COO Giulia Acchioni Mena said the long-standing partnership made eSIM Go the obvious choice for its domestic UK launch.

“We’ve worked with eSIM Go for five years on international travel data eSIM solutions, so they were the natural partner for our UK Monthly eSIM Plans,. Customers come to ZIM for seamless, transparent connectivity when travelling, and this new service is the ideal way to support those on frequent or extended stays in the UK.”

]]> https://mobilenewscwp.co.uk/news/article/zim-connections-becomes-an-instant-mvno-using-esim-go-platform/feed/ 0 https://mobilenewscwp.co.uk/news/article/vodafone-uk-esim-go-launch-mvno-box-partnership-enable-uk-businesses-become-mvnos/ https://mobilenewscwp.co.uk/news/article/vodafone-uk-esim-go-launch-mvno-box-partnership-enable-uk-businesses-become-mvnos/#respond Tue, 03 Dec 2024 11:43:38 +0000 https://mncwp.tailrd.cloud/vodafone-uk-esim-go-launch-mvno-box-partnership-enable-uk-businesses-become-mvnos/ Vodafone UK and eSIM Go have partnered to enable UK organisations to become instant MVNO’s without any upfront costs or technical expertise. This solution, described as an ‘MVNO-in-a-box’ allows businesses to seamlessly integrate mobile services into their digital platforms. eSIM Go’s platform already supports over 300 MVNO partners globally, including prominent brands like Western Union,

Vodafone UK and eSIM Go have partnered to enable UK organisations to become instant MVNO’s without any upfront costs or technical expertise.

This solution, described as an ‘MVNO-in-a-box’ allows businesses to seamlessly integrate mobile services into their digital platforms. eSIM Go’s platform already supports over 300 MVNO partners globally, including prominent brands like Western Union, Lufthansa, Uswitch, and Wizz Air.

The collaboration enables subscription-based organisations to become MVNOs,  to enhance customer loyalty and engagement.

The service combines Vodafone’s connectivity with eSIM Go’s digital platform and is aimed at companies such as fintech, retail, utilities, and football clubs to easily integrate mobile services, They need no prior telecom experience to be able to offer personalised mobile services as an add-on to existing apps or websites.

“Any business with subscribers, customers, employees, or followers can now become an MVNO,” said Zacc Couldrick, CEO of eSIM Go.

“This is just the start. We’re ready to replicate this success in major global markets in 2025 and beyond. Our partnership with Vodafone expands our capabilities, providing competitive pricing and streamlined processes to UK businesses. This fosters greater diversity and choice in the telecom sector.”

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Maria Grazia Pecorari, Vodafone UK’s Director of Wholesale and Strategy, emphasized the significance of the partnership:

“MVNOs play a pivotal role in offering consumers more ways to experience Vodafone’s network. This partnership with eSIM Go demonstrates our commitment to innovation and expanding consumer choice with eSIM technology.”

She added, “This collaboration marks a turning point in the UK mobile market, with potential ripple effects worldwide. Businesses now have an unprecedented opportunity to integrate telecom services into their operations, paving the way for greater personalization, loyalty, and customer satisfaction.”

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The comparison web site will now offer travel insurance customers an eSIM Go eSIM of up to 2GB of free mobile data to use in selected countries around the world .

eSIM Go recently signed uSwitch as an affiliate and says there is strong consumer appetite for international eSIM mobile data plans when they are offered in conjunction with other travel-related products and services.

Mitch Fordham, chief revenue officer at eSIM Go, said: “By bundling 2GB of mobile data with their travel insurance policies,  Confused.com customers have one less thing to worry about when trying to stay connected abroad and can top-up with extra data without having to deal with plastic SIM cards”

Alvaro Iturmendi, travel insurance expert at Confused.com, said: “The rules around data roaming charges have changed since Britain left the EU, and ravelers continue to be stung by expensive daily charges. We saw an opportunity to give our customers a little something extra to manage their data when abroad. Not only does this have a financial benefit, but it helps them stay connected for longer too. 

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eSIM Go was founded by Zacchary Couldrick, Chris Maynard, Mitch Fordham, Darren Shaw, and Jose De Bardi in 2020.

The company has WizzAir as another travel affiliate.