Always Connected Selected iBASIS for Travel eSIM
The partnership integrates the iBASIS Travel eSIM Platform into the Always Connected MySim environment.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Travel — General
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Always Connected has selected the iBASIS Travel eSIM Platform to provide eSIM services for devices like tablets, routers, and GPS trackers. This integration links the iBASIS Connectivity Management Platform with the MySim environment to support the company's expansion into the travel market.
Why it matters
The deal allows Always Connected to enhance its digital connectivity offerings for global travelers through a turnkey online store. For iBASIS, the move extends its established mobile connectivity capabilities into new travel-specific use cases.
The iBASIS platform features a GSMA-certified Remote SIM Provisioning system and is fully compliant with SGP.22 standards. The firm brings three decades of experience in the wholesale communications sector to the new integration.
The players
Always Connected
Always Connected is a communications firm focused on digital connectivity services with a primary market presence in Europe.
iBASIS
iBASIS is a global communications provider that has operated in the wholesale sector for 30 years and supports over 1,400 customers.
The details
The integration connects the iBASIS Connectivity Management Platform directly into the existing Always Connected MySim environment. The combined solution provides a standardized system for managing eSIM profiles on various mobile-enabled devices.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: iBASIS announced the partnership with Always Connected in Paris.
Roadmap
The adoption of the SGP.22 eSIM provisioning standard represents a critical step for Always Connected as it scales its digital footprint. This partnership follows the industry-wide shift toward standardized remote provisioning protocols to simplify global device connectivity.
Travelers using Always Connected services can expect to manage eSIM profiles more easily across tablets, routers, and GPS trackers. The integration aims to simplify the process of maintaining digital connectivity while moving between different international regions.
The takeaway
The implementation of standardized eSIM systems reflects a growing industry focus on providing seamless, hardware-agnostic connectivity for international travelers. Customers should look for broader device support as these digital provisioning tools become more integrated into travel service ecosystems.
Further reading
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