Nomad is a digital communications product that uses eSIM (embedded SIM) technology.  Nomad was launched in 2020 and is a business line of LotusFlare, Inc., a telecommunications software development company.[1]

Nomad App

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Nomad is a connectivity marketplace that offers mobile data plans supplied by various communications service providers. International travelers with eSIM-capable smartphones can buy data plans from local providers, reducing roaming costs. The Nomad app is available on Web, iOS, and Android.[2]

In 2024, Nomad also launched Nomad eSIM Enterprise for business travelers.[3]

The Nomad App has been featured in articles by The New York Times,[4] Wall Street Journal,[5] and CNBC.[6]

eSIM Technology

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eSIM technology is a digital version of a physical SIM card embedded directly into a device, such as a smartphone, tablet, or wearable. Unlike traditional SIM cards, eSIM allows users to switch between mobile carriers without needing to physically change the card. It enables remote provisioning, so users can activate a mobile plan or switch networks via software. This technology is often used for IoT devices and international travel.

Tech giants such as Apple, Google, and Samsung have played a key role in driving eSIM adoption. By integrating eSIM functionality into their flagship products, these companies have set an industry benchmark, prompting other manufacturers to embrace the technology.[7]

In 2022, Apple introduced its first eSIM-only device, iPhone 14.[8] Apple lists Nomad eSIM as one of the official worldwide eSIM service providers.[9]

Conflict in Gaza

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The Nomad App has been used to provide connectivity to civilians during communication blackouts in the Gaza war zone.[10]

References

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  1. ^ https://www.getnomad.app/about/us. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. ^ https://www.getnomad.app/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. ^ GetNomad.app https://www.getnomad.app/enterprise. Retrieved 22 October 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  4. ^ Chen, Brian X. "Attention, Travelers: Now Is the Best Time to Switch to eSIM". The New York Times. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  5. ^ Tibken, Shara. "Your Smartphone Can Have Two Lines. Here's Why You'd Want That". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  6. ^ Amond, Ryley. "9 best eSIMs for international travel of 2024". CNBC. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  7. ^ Dubois, Dillon. "The Future is Now: How eSIM Technology is Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity". The Fast Mode. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  8. ^ Apple https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-introduces-iphone-14-and-iphone-14-plus/. Retrieved 22 October 2024. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ "Apple". Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  10. ^ Shankar, Priyanka. "Can Elon Musk's Starlink provide internet service to Gaza?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 22 October 2024.