Speakers:

Tolga Yalcin, research director, telecommunications / IoT / digital regulations – IDC (Chairperson)

Zacc Couldrick, CEO & co-founder – eSIM Go

Vipul Arora, EVP – global business – Globe Teleservices

Tony Kaldas, senior director of partnerships – Arabia & Africa – Airalo

Within the last year alone, the eSIM market has grown exponentially by 20%. It has been predicted that 68% of smartphone connections will use eSIM by 2030.

The impact on traditional roaming models has already been profound. This Capacity Middle East panel session, moderated by IDC’s Tolga Yalcin, examined how this shift is creating new commercial opportunities whilst challenging long-established business frameworks – unpacking the real impact of eSIMs on the roaming market and the biggest pain points for operators.