AUSTRALIA. Sydney Airport has introduced tripsim, a new SIM card that offers affordable data bundles for Australians travelling overseas.
The data bundles can be used in over 150 countries without the need to swap out a physical SIM card or change phone numbers. The European bundle covers 35 countries including the UK, while the Asia bundle works in 14 countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and New Zealand.
Users can sign up online and installation process takes just minutes.
Total SIM card bundle prices vary depending on the destinations and size of the data plan. For example, 20GB of data for 30 days in Europe would cost A$44.99 (US$30.55), which amounts to A$1.50 (US$1) per day. A 10GB bundle for a trip would cost A$29.99 (US$20), or A$1 per day.
Sydney Airport Executive General Manager of Commercial Mark Zaouk said: “We are always looking for ways to support our passengers in the terminals, but this is the first time we have offered a product to enhance their entire holiday experience.
“Every year millions of Australians fly out of our international terminal and we’re proud to deliver a new affordable product to help them stay connected while travelling overseas.”
Sydney Airport has teamed up with eSIM Go to enable the tripsim offering.
Sydney Airport Head of Commercial Analytics Michael Brown commented: “International data roaming can be expensive, and our research shows many people search online for low-cost alternatives, which is why we’ve launched tripsim.
“It’s simple to install and offers an economical way for Australians to use their devices while overseas without the hassle of switching out SIM cards and phone numbers.
“Travellers can choose from tripsim data bundles that collectively cover more than 150 countries. Whether you’re headed to popular holiday destinations like New Zealand, Bali, Europe, the US or planning an intrepid journey around the globe, there’s a data bundle to suit.
“You can compare plans on our easy-to-use website by simply typing in where you plan to travel and on what dates.
“Tripsim is not just available for passengers flying through Sydney Airport, Aussies headed overseas from any city can sign-up online.
“When you arrive home from an amazing overseas holiday and get slugged with an eye-watering roaming bill, it can quickly dull your post-holiday glow, especially for families travelling with multiple devices. Tripsim is an innovative and cost-effective alternative, and we hope it’ll shake-up the way Australians roam while overseas.” ✈
