Data Roaming stories

Juniper Research predicts a tremendous 440% increase in global travel eSIM users from 40m in 2024 to over 215m by 2028, as high international roaming costs drive demand.

Battleface, a leading travel insurance provider, has partnered with CELITECH to integrate eSIM technology, revolutionizing travel safety and connectivity.

JAMVEE is a cloud-based application designed to enhance the employee experience and productivity with easy collaboration features.

Offline maps leader MAPS.ME unveils user-driven review platform.

Expert unveils must-have gadgets to optimise your travels and dodge luggage woes.

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

Over 60% uptake for iOS 9 despite teething issues, including the problematic Wi-Fi Assist feature.

By 2019, mobile data is set to rake in US$50bn, forming 56% of global roaming profits, with Europe leading, says Ovum.

2degrees launches New Zealand's lowest roaming rates in Australia, giving customers simple and affordable options.

Exploring doomed apps: From Instapaper's forgotten reads to seldom-used weather forecasts, a dive into apps that promise much but deliver little.

Telecom announced today some changes to its pricing for international data roaming when customers use their smartphones and other mobile devices while travelling overseas.

Vodafone applauds NZ and Aus government review of roaming rates, citing competition and customer demands are driving prices down.

Horrendous data-roaming costs to Kiwis travelling overseas just got a lot more affordable according to Labour.

Telecom cuts data roaming costs dramatically, introducing a flat daily rate for travellers, starting 21 December. Say goodbye to bill shocks!.

Juniper Research predicts mobile data roaming revenues to soar to $35bn by 2017, driven by more active roamers amidst bill shock fears.

Vodafone launches a revolutionary way of using data to give globe trotters certainty over their mobile bill while away.

Telecom introduces Data Smart Caps service to tackle the unpredictability of data roaming charges, following a $2000 bill incident.

Telecom slashes trans-Tasman roaming text rates to $10 for 100 texts, aligning closer with rivals after govt scrutiny on high costs.

Survey reveals 80% NZ firms find Aussie data roaming costs too steep, prompting NZ-Aus regulatory investigation.

Vodafone slashes trans-Tasman data roaming to $1/MB, setting a new low amid a fierce carrier battle.

New capped plan to offer 100MB of data for $100 for those roaming Australia, USA and the UK.

Vodafone introduces simplified roaming rates for customers travelling to the USA, Canada, and South Africa, offering savings of up to 60% on calls.

Vodafone slashes its Australia roaming fees to $5/MB, aiming to undercut rivals and enhance customer data management with new alerts.

The popularity of smartphones and iPads is putting pressure on 3G networks, making Wi-Fi hotspots a viable alternative.