Ubigi

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Ubigi
IndustryTelecommunications, Travel
HeadquartersParis, France
Key people
Marie-Julie Le Guen (Business Unit Director)
Christel Feunteun (CMO)
Parent Transatel (an NTT company)
Divisions Ubigi Business
Ubigi Cellular Data
Website www.ubigi.com

Ubigi is a mobile connectivity service that uses eSIM technology. It has been operated since 2017 by Transatel, a telecommunications company founded in 2000, which became a subsidiary of the Japanese group NTT in 2019. [1] Ubigi functions as a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) [2] with its own network code (901–37).

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The service provides cellular data plans that enable internet access in over 200 destinations through an eSIM profile. Ubigi offers services for individual travelers, businesses, and connected vehicles. Its solutions are compatible with a range of devices, including smartphones, [3] tablets, [4] laptops, [5] and certain vehicles. [6]

To provide connectivity, Ubigi establishes agreements with local carriers in various countries. [7] The service also supports 5G speeds in regions where the technology is available. [8]

The Ubigi app, available for iOS [9] and Android [10] devices, allows users to monitor their data usage.

History

Ubigi was launched in 2017 as a global eSIM connectivity service. The service was initially introduced under the name Cellular Data and was targeted at laptops, which were among the first devices to integrate eSIM technology.

In 2018, the service was rebranded as Ubigi. Around the same time, eSIM-compatible smartphones, including Apple's iPhone XR and XS, [11] entered the market, and the company established partnerships in the automotive sector. These developments expanded the service beyond laptops to other consumer electronics and connected vehicles. [12]

Key milestones

12/2016 – Partnership with Microsoft to launch eSIM global connectivity in Windows laptops. [13]

09/2017 – Launch in Japan with VAIO S11 and VAIO S13 laptops. [14]

12/2017 – Launch in France and Italy with ASUS T103. [15]

12/2017 – Worldwide launch with Microsoft Surface Pro 5 LTE.

07/2018 – Worldwide launch with Lenovo MIIX 630. [16]

07/2018 – Worldwide launch with Acer Swift 2 and Acer Swift 7.

07/2018 – Launch of Ubigi for Jaguar Land Rover (transition from “Cellular Data” to Ubigi). [17]

11/2018 – Launch of Ubigi eSIM download for iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPad. [18]

03/2020 – Launch of Ubigi eSIM for Android (Samsung S20).

11/2020 – Launch of Ubigi for Maserati. [19]

01/2021 – Launch of Ubigi for Fiat. [20]

05/2021 – Launch of Ubigi for Jeep and Alfa Romeo. [21]

03/2024 – Launch of Ubigi for BMW (Personal eSIM) in France and Germany. [22]

07/2024 – Extension of Ubigi for BMW (Personal eSIM) to 15 European countries.

09/2024 – Launch of Ubigi for Business. [23]

06/2025 – Launch of Ubigi for Toyota in Brazil and Argentina. [24]

06/2025 – Launch of Ubigi for Mini (Personal eSIM) and BMW expansion to 27 EU markets. [25]

Ubigi for Business

Ubigi for Business is a professional service offered by Ubigi that provides eSIM-based mobile data connectivity solutions for enterprises and their employees. [26] [27] It is designed to support devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, and mobile routers, particularly for employees who travel or work remotely.

The service includes a centralized management platform that allows organizations to assign data plans, monitor usage, and manage costs through an administrative interface. Companies can select different billing options for employees, either based on actual usage or through pre-assigned data allowances.

Ubigi for Business is part of the broader trend of eSIM adoption in enterprise mobile connectivity, which aims to simplify device management and reduce reliance on physical SIM cards.

References

  1. ↑ "NTT Com acquires majority stake in Transatel". Capacity Global. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  2. ↑ "Inaugural MVNO of the Year Awards and the Winners Are". Mobile Europe. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "eSIM Supported Phones". SimPackers. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "eSIM Compatible Tablets". SimPackers. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  5. ↑ "Use an eSIM to get a cellular data connection on your Windows PC". Microsoft Support. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ubigi: Le Wi-Fi s'installe chez Jaguar et Land Rover". AutoNews.fr. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Ubigi eSIM Review". Wise. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  8. ↑ "eSIM 5G Ubigi désormais disponibles pour les propriétaires de BMW en France et en Allemagne". Motors Actu. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  9. ↑ "Ubigi: Travel eSIM & Data Plan - App Store". Apple App Store. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  10. ↑ "Ubigi - Google Play". Google Play. Retrieved 20 November 2025.
  11. ↑ "iPhone models that support eSIM". Apple Support. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  12. ↑ "BMW renforce la connectivité de ses véhicules avec Ubigi". Auto-Infos (in French). Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  13. ↑ "Transatel Enables Out-of-the-box Global Cellular Connectivity For Microsoft Surface Pro with LTE Advanced" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  14. ↑ "Transatel and VAIO Corporation Delivering New LTE Network Experience in Japan" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  15. ↑ "ASUS Press Release – ASUS T103 Launch" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  16. ↑ "LTE eSIM Comes to Lenovo Miix 630 Customers" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  17. ↑ "Jaguar Land Rover Deploys Mobile Data Services in 6 New European Countries" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  18. ↑ "Il est déjà possible d'utiliser l'eSIM des iPhone en France" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  19. ↑ "Maserati Integra los Servicios de Ubigi para Conectar sus Vehículos" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  20. ↑ "Fiat Integrates Amazon Alexa and Ubigi Connectivity" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  21. ↑ "Jeep: i clienti possono ora controllare la propria auto con Alexa" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  22. ↑ "BMW Integrates Ubigi's Global Personal eSIM Solution" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  23. ↑ "Ubigi for Business Launch" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  24. ↑ "Transatel Permite a Toyota Lanzar su Primer Proyecto de Vehículo Conectado en Brasil y Argentina" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  25. ↑ "Transatel Lance l'eSIM Ubigi pour les Voitures Connectées MINI" . Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  26. ↑ "Gestion simplifiée des flottes mobiles avec Ubigi for Business". Le Big Data. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
  27. ↑ "Ubigi: rester connecté dans le monde". Voyages d'Affaires. Retrieved 2025-11-20.
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