Airalo eSIM

Airalo is a pioneering digital marketplace that provides travelers with access to eSIMs (embedded SIM cards). Founded with the goal of eliminating high roaming charges, the platform allows users to download data plans for over 200 countries and regions directly to their smartphones. Because the service is digital, the 'manufacturing' of the connectivity occurs through global telecommunications infrastructure provided by various partner operators worldwide.

Technologically, the platform is headquartered in Singapore but operates as a global entity. It was founded by Bahadir Ozdemir and Abraham Burak, who sought to solve the friction of traditional physical SIM card swapping. The company has successfully secured significant investment from global venture capital firms and telecommunications giants like Telefónica and Deutsche Telekom. As of 2026, Airalo remains an independent company under its original founding entity, Airalo (AFONE SOFT PTE. LTD.), maintaining its status as a leader in the travel tech sector.