FDM CCS Insight: ~134M travel eSIMs will be used in 2026, up from 101.8M in 2025, challenging established carriers that generate 3%-5% of revenue from roaming (Kieran Smith/Financial Times)
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Kieran Smith / Financial Times : FDM CCS Insight: ~134M travel eSIMs will be used in 2026, up from 101.8M in 2025, challenging established carriers that generate 3%-5% of revenue from roaming — Usage set to rise by a third this year as travellers opt for cheaper alternatives to data roaming charges

