• Powered by Thales’ secure technology in eSIM connectivity management, this new solution ensures fast connection to local networks worldwide, delivering a smoother, more intuitive eSIM experience.
• For travellers, this means a simple eSIM installation for a seamless experience across 200+ destinations, making global connectivity as effortless and accessible as booking a flight or hotel.

MEUDON, France — International travellers have increasingly relied on travel eSIMs to avoid high roaming fees, the hassle of searching for a local SIM card or relying on Wi-Fi hotspots. While this has improved connectivity access for millions, the process in the travel space remains cumbersome, still requiring manual configuration for each trip. By integrating Thales’ eSIM capabilities into its global platform, Airalo, the world’s largest travel eSIM platform, is further enhancing its technical architecture to provide its over 20 million users with a smoother travel experience.

Powered by Thales’ secure technology in eSIM connectivity management, this new solution ensures fast connection to local networks worldwide, delivering a smoother, more intuitive eSIM experience.

By leveraging Thales’ advanced eSIM solutions, Airalo is further optimizing how travellers access global data. This partnership enhances the Airalo app’s underlying technology, providing users with more immediate access to high-quality local networks and a more intuitive experience, so they can stay connected effortlessly wherever they travel. Coverage is available in more than 200 destinations, whether for a single country, a region or worldwide. In just a few minutes, travellers can choose a data plan that fits their needs and activate their eSIM online, enjoying instant connectivity without changing SIM cards or relying on Wi-Fi.

With the new Thales Travel eSIM solution, Airalo users can now simply select a new data plan in the Airalo app and automatically connect to the best local network for their next trips.

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies for the Defence, Aerospace, and Cyber & Digital sectors. Its portfolio of innovative products and services helps address several major challenges: sovereignty, security, sustainability and inclusion.

The Group allocates €4.5 billion per year in Research & Development in key areas, particularly for critical environments, such as Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, Quantum and Cloud technologies.

Thales has more than 85,000 employees in 65 countries. In 2025, the Group generated sales of €22.1 billion.

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Vanessa Viala, Cyber & Digital THALES –

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