6 ways to add eSIMs to your product offerings and boost revenue

Want to stay ahead of the curve and tap into a growing market?

Here’s a key fact: The number of travel eSIM users is expected to grow from 40 million in 2024 to 215 million by 2028. 

That’s a massive opportunity. In this article, we’ll show you six ways you can add eSIMs to your offerings, boost revenue, and become a market leader in your industry.

1. Add eSIMs to the travel experience

Include eSIMs on your website or app to make travel smoother for your users. Offering an affordable and easy connectivity solution right when travelers need it can make a big difference in their journey. 

You can introduce eSIMs at key moments, such as:

• When users book a flight or tour
• In check-in emails for flights and accommodations
• As an optional add-on for activities and events

Every phase of a traveler’s journey — whether they’re planning or already traveling — is a chance to provide affordable connectivity.

Example: We partnered with Wego, a leading travel search engine that helps users in the Middle East and Africa find and compare flights, hotel deals, and travel packages.

Through a co-branded experience, Wego users can seamlessly purchase an Airalo eSIM, making staying connected while traveling easier than ever. Wego uses Airalo's co-branding solution, which includes an eSIM store, a customizable website, and top-tier customer support.

Experience it for yourself by clicking here. 

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2. Include an eSIM in your app

By offering eSIMs natively in your app, you give your users an easy way to stay connected while traveling. This saves them money and stress abroad. In return, it’s a valuable feature to make your app more useful and keep users coming back.

This is ideal for fintech or travel apps, as eSIMs can be included as:

• A product offer included in travel bundles: For example, fintech apps that offer travel insurance or exchange conversions can include eSIMs for their traveling customers.
• A loyalty benefit: Include discounts on eSIMs for tier members to thank them for their loyalty.

Adding eSIMs to your mobile app is an easy way to include a new product in the customer journey, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive loyalty. 

It avoids customers leaving your app; instead, they can conveniently access a connection abroad with a few taps. This enhances your brand's overall product offering and convenience.

3. Share eSIMs in your content

Sharing affordable travel connectivity solutions as part of your content can be an effective way to engage audiences and earn ancillary revenue. 

By creating content that’s true to your brand, like sharing travel tips, city guides, or personal travel experiences, you can introduce eSIMs as an affordable solution for your audience.

This works because social media content focused on travel insights, tips, and city guides naturally appeals to followers seeking convenient and affordable connectivity solutions. By featuring eSIMs in your posts, you provide valuable content and a solution that resonates with your audience’s travel challenges and needs.

Travel bloggers and influencers, for example, can effectively integrate eSIM promotions into travel tips, earning revenue through affiliate links while strengthening their reputation as reliable travel resources.

Here's an example of how Traveltomtom increased his generated revenue by 1018% in one year. 

Airalo’s Affiliate Program makes it easy for content creators to earn income by sharing eSIMs with their followers, offering a straightforward way to join and start generating revenue.

4. Reward loyal customers with eSIMs

Show appreciation for your loyal customers by offering discounted eSIMs for their next trip. Adding eSIM rewards to your loyalty program gives them a useful perk that makes their travel easier and more affordable.

Travelers appreciate practical perks, and discounted eSIMs make staying connected on the go easier and more affordable. This kind of reward goes beyond the usual discounts or points — it’s a benefit that aligns perfectly with the needs of frequent travelers. Plus, it shows your business understands what’s important to them.

Loyalty rewards are a smart way to strengthen customer relationships. Happy customers are more likely to stay loyal, shop with you again, and even recommend your business to others. It’s a win-win: Your customers save on travel connectivity, and you boost retention and create opportunities for repeat business.

5. Add eSIMs as an employee perk to reduce travel connectivity costs

Providing eSIMs as an employee travel benefit not only reduces your company’s travel expenses but also enhances employee satisfaction. When your team feels supported and connected, they can focus on what matters — delivering results.

eSIMs make it easy for your team to stay connected securely and seamlessly, no matter where they are in the world. This allows them to focus on their work without worrying about expensive roaming fees or unreliable connections. 

Airalo for Business is our corporate eSIM solution that saves your company both time and money. The solution uses a simple and centralized platform, where you can assign eSIMs to employees, track usage, and manage costs all in one place. Plus, you’ll enjoy exclusive discounted rates on eSIM packages, helping you save even more on travel expenses.

Airalo for Business is designed to be easily adopted by your employees thanks to its integration with the Airalo app and its use of SSO to facilitate secure access management. 

6. Add eSIMs to your travel packages 

Stand out from the competition by including eSIM packages as an optional add-on to your travel offerings. This simple addition makes your packages more appealing to customers while giving your business an easy way to boost sales.

For today’s travelers, staying connected is a big part of a positive travel experience. An eSIM is a tech-savvy solution that helps customers stay online wherever they go, without the stress of finding local SIM cards or paying high roaming fees. Adding eSIMs to your packages makes them more valuable and shows your business is ahead of the curve.

Example: Tour operators can bundle eSIMs with their travel packages to give customers the convenience of pre-arranged connectivity. This not only makes their trips smoother but also positions your brand as innovative and customer-focused. Plus, it’s an effortless way to increase customer satisfaction and generate extra revenue.

FAQ

Is there a subscription cost for any Airalo Partners eSIM solutions? 

No. There are no subscription, maintenance, or minimum upfront fees. You only pay for the eSIM packages you purchase.

What eSIM packages does Airalo Partners offer? 

Airalo Partners enables you to offer eSIM packages for over 200 destinations worldwide, with more than 900 options. These include local, regional, and global packages, available as data-only plans or packages with data, voice, and text.

Do you offer white label eSIMs? 

Yes. We offer white-label solutions that enable you to apply your brand to different touchpoints along the customer journey.

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