eSIM’s and the Future of Roaming

In the last year, the eSIM market has grown 20%, with a predicted 68% of smartphone connections using eSIM by 2030. This session explores the real impact of eSIM on the roaming market, the pain points for operators, and where new value creation opportunities lie for carriers, aggregators, and digital service providers. 

• What is driving the adoption of eSIM technology, from vehicles to tourism? 

• What are the main challenges for wholesale roaming agreements in an eSIM-driven world? 

• How are eSIM’s changing consumer behaviour (ease of switching, digital onboarding, price sensitivity)? 

• What lessons can be drawn from markets with higher eSIM penetration (e.g., Europe, US)?