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eSIM Talks by Holafly

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eSIM Talks is Holafly’s podcast about the shift from physical SIM cards to digital connectivity. Each month, host Rafael Junquera talks with telecom and technology experts to explain what eSIM really is, how it works behind the scenes, and why it is changing travel connectivity. The series covers the move from roaming to global plans, the new players and business models reshaping the mobile industry, and the security and privacy questions that come with remote, software based activation. Straightforward conversations for anyone who wants to understand where mobile connectivity is heading.

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The state of global eSIM adoption | eSIM Talks by Holafly #05 22.06.2026 40:45

In this episode of eSIM Talks, Rafael Junquera sits down again with Chris Hills, VP of Carrier and Network Operations at Holafly, to discuss the launch of the Holafly Global eSIM Index, a new resource designed to understand how eSIM adoption is evolving across different countries, operators, regulatory environments and device ecosystems. The conversation explores why eSIM is not just a technologic...

Is the eSIM industry becoming commoditized? | eSIM Talks by Holafly #4 18.05.2026 46:21

Is travel eSIM becoming a commodity, or is the real value somewhere else? When every provider talks about coverage, gigabytes, and price, how can users know who to trust? And what does it really mean to choose the right connectivity when you travel? These are the topics we explore in Episode 4 of eSIM Talks by Holafly. In this episode, host Rafael A. Junquera is joined by Michael Moreno, Brand Mar...

Security and Privacy in the eSIM Era: How Safe Are Our Connections? | eSIM Talks by Holafly #3 20.04.2026 40:17

Security and eSIM, how much depends on the provider, and how much depends on you? Is digital connectivity really safer, or has the user simply become the weakest link? And what changes when we move from a physical SIM card to an eSIM? These are the topics we explore in Episode 3 of eSIM Talks by Holafly .In this episode, host Rafael A. Junquera is joined by Andrew Grill , futurist and technology a...

Why Travel eSIM Is Changing Global Connectivity | eSIM Talks by Holafly #2 16.03.2026 43:17

eSIM for travel – is this the best solution for staying connected around the world? When does it make more sense than roaming? Or should they coexist? These are the topics we are discussing in Episode 2 of eSIM Talks by Holafly! In this episode, host Rafael A. Junquera is joined by Peter Jarich, Head of GSMA Intelligence, and Kester Mann, Director, Consumer and Connectivity at CCS Insight, for a...

The end of the physical SIM | eSIM Talks by Holafly #1 19.02.2026 42:32

Have you ever wondered what’s really behind an eSIM and why it has gone from a niche feature to a core part of how we travel and stay connected? Welcome to eSIM Talks, a new series hosted by Rafael Junquera, where industry experts unpack what’s happening behind the scenes of the eSIM ecosystem: travel eSIMs, regulation, product innovation, and the future of roaming. In Episode 1, Rafael is joined...