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FDM CCS Insight: ~134M travel eSIMs will be used in 2026, up
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
TL;DRTravel eSIM usage jumps 30% in 2026, eating into carrier roaming profits.
Why it matters: Carriers face revenue pressure as travelers abandon expensive roaming for cheaper alternatives.
Usage set to rise by a third this year as travellers opt for cheaper alternatives to data roaming charges
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