Beyond ONE™, a digital services provider and investor in the TMT sector that owns Virgin Mobile Middle East and Africa and Virgin Mobile LATAM, and Riyadh Airports Company have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to enhance digital connectivity for traveling passengers . via King Khalid International Airport (KKIA) in Riyadh with the availability of a global travel eSIM. The Global Travel eSIM will be available for purchase at kiosks and dedicated digital hotspots in all KKIA international terminals starting this summer.
The collaboration will enable KKIA passengers to have seamless access to mobile data in more than 180 countries around the world, eliminating the need for traditional physical SIM cards.
The agreement, formalized during a signing ceremony at the World Annual General Assembly (WAGA) conference last week, aligns with Beyond ONE's commitment to developing a fully connected world and, in doing so, simplifying and democratizing the way where we live, work, and socialize.
eSIM features include the ability to purchase and install data packages prior to arrival, ensuring instant connectivity upon landing. Designed with families in mind, it also simplifies data management for all family members through one easy-to-use app, making it easy for parents to stay connected with their children and ensure everyone has the data they need while traveling. .
Sami Nashwan, Beyond ONE Group Chief Growth Officer, said: “Beyond ONE is committed to creating a simpler and more inclusive digital world for our customers. We are confident that our solution will offer a more convenient means of connection and provide a more rewarding experience for families traveling from Saudi Arabia. Our partnership with Riyadh Airports expands our existing reach with Virgin Mobile in the Middle East and eliminates the administrative headache for passengers arriving in the country. As many people will know, managing mobile data roaming charges can sometimes be important and cumbersome. Our solution aims to provide a convenient and economical alternative.”
Riyadh Airports Company CCO Abdulaziz Alasaker said: “As King Khalid International Airport serves the Kingdom's capital, Riyadh, we act as a travel gateway for millions of passengers from around the world. Our collaboration with Beyond ONE to expand connectivity options for travelers in and out of Riyadh enhances the world-class options and customer experience we strive to offer our passengers. The use of eSIM is definitely increasing as more and more mobile phone manufacturers incorporate this technology into their platforms. By being one step ahead of these future trends, we can offer our passengers the option to use such innovative features.”
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