# CCS Insight forecasts travel eSIM use will reach 134 million in 2026

_Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 1:10 AM EDT · Products · Latest · Tier 2 — Notable_

CCS Insight forecasts that roughly 134 million travel eSIMs will be used in 2026, up from 101.8 million in 2025. The estimate says travelers are opting for cheaper alternatives to data-roaming charges, challenging established carriers. The summary says roaming accounts for 3% to 5% of revenue at those carriers. The figures are a forecast rather than reported usage, and the source does not identify individual operators or markets most exposed.

## Sources

- [Techmeme](https://www.techmeme.com/260819/p3#a260819p3)

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