Mobile operator Lyca Mobile, which is a virtual network operator (MVNO) on EE’s platform in the UK, has partnered up with global eSIM provider Sim Local to offer “high data plans” (mobile broadband) as a regional eSIM option in the UK, France, Ireland, Sweden, the Netherlands, Portugal and the US (Lyca also offers eSIMs across its network of 23 countries).
Just to be clear. Sim Local typically caters to global travellers and allows them to avoid expensive roaming charges by opting to use one of their data packs delivered through regional providers. Sim Local provides affordable eSIM deals with a range of options to suit different use cases, from avid sightseers to digital nomads spending months in a new city and business users.
“Partnering with Sim Local allows us to expand our offering into the fast-growing eSIM market, providing our customers with even more flexible and convenient connectivity options”, said Frank Wiemann, CMO of Lyca Mobile. “We’re excited to work with Sim Local, a leader in the travel connectivity space, as we continue to innovate and grow our services for international travellers.”
However, we should point out that there are quite a few other travel eSIM providers around, and we’ve often found Holafly and Airalo to be reasonably good. But there are many other options out there.