BT lands easyJet eSIM deal across Europe
BT has signed a deal with easyJet to supply 23,000 mobile connections for flight crews, aircraft and airport staff across 35 European countries. The service runs on BT’s EE network and uses eSIM technology to connect a mix of devices, including pilots’ and cabin crew iPads, staff smartphones, laptops and other hardware.
The agreement is aimed at giving pilots and cabin crew consistent access to flight information and real-time training, while BT’s smart messaging tools will be used to keep passengers updated on flight status. BT says eSIM will let easyJet set up and manage connections remotely, switch networks across borders, tighten security and cut some of the cost and logistics of handling physical SIM cards. EasyJet currently flies 927 routes and serves more than 150 airports.
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