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GSMA Member LAfricaMobile<\/a>, a pan-African cloud communications and digital solutions provider, has announced the launch of Yela, its travel eSIM solution designed to help travelers stay connected easily when travelling abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Developed by LAfricaMobile, Yela enables users to purchase and activate mobile data plans digitally before or during their trip, without the need to buy or replace a physical SIM card.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The service provides connectivity across more than 190 countries and destinations, giving travelers a simple alternative to traditional roaming and local SIM cards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Yela, users can select a destination, choose a data plan suited to their needs and activate their eSIM directly on a compatible device. This allows travelers to stay connected from arrival while keeping their primary SIM card and phone number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWith Yela, our ambition is to make international connectivity simpler and more accessible for African travelers. We wanted to build a solution that removes some of the usual friction associated with staying connected abroad, while providing a seamless digital experience from purchase to activation,\u201d said Malick Diouf, CEO of LAfricaMobile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The launch of Yela reflects LAfricaMobile\u2019s broader ambition to develop digital services that respond to evolving connectivity needs across Africa and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For LAfricaMobile, the travel eSIM market also represents an opportunity to leverage its experience in telecom connectivity and digital services to address a growing segment of African consumers travelling internationally for business, tourism and family purposes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information, visit the Yela website.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As a member of the GSMA, you will join a vibrant community of industry leaders, experts, and visionaries who are shaping the future of mobile technology and its transformative impact on societies worldwide.\u00a0Find out more about membership\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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