A new VoIP provider is entering the fast-evolving eSIM market. Planet Telecom, a leading UK-based business telephony and VoIP service provider, has launched SIMOVO, a standalone eSIM brand aimed at travellers seeking affordable, secure, and flexible mobile data worldwide. Planet Telecom SIMOVO eSIM

While a handful of VoIP operators like TelcaVoIP, Zadarma, and GeoNet have already ventured into the eSIM space, Planet Telecom is taking it further—introducing a fully branded, consumer-first service with a focus on ease of use, transparent pricing, and real customer support. With connectivity across six continents and a growing portfolio of country and regional data bundles, SIMOVO is positioned to bridge the gap between enterprise-grade telecom reliability and modern travel convenience.

Launching in spring 2025, SIMOVO is designed for modern travellers seeking affordable, secure, and flexible mobile data across more than 180 countries – without the hassle of traditional SIM cards or the hidden fees that often plague roaming services.

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SIMOVO’s eSIMs are designed to be exceptionally flexible, operating on a pay-as-you-go basis, allowing buyers to select their preferred destinations, periods of travel, and data packages before checking out. It’s a service that appeals to short-term holidaymakers and business travellers alike, with continental and global eSIMs available across the SIMOVO store.

The SIMOVO brand and eSIM store are part of the latest innovation launched by Planet Telecom CEO, Robin James, in response to his own difficulties in trying to connect securely and efficiently to mobile networks while abroad. Planet Telecom SIMOVO eSIM

“SIMOVO started with a moment of need,” James explains. “I was travelling in the USA and just needed a simple, affordable data connection for my phone.”

“What I found was a confusing mess of options, hidden charges, and patchy support. That experience got me thinking: with millions of people travelling every year, surely there’s a better way to stay connected abroad.”

James, who has successfully spearheaded Planet Telecom for over two decades, also saw this as a fantastic opportunity to offer travellers more care and support when trying to access data overseas. He was particularly inspired when researching other travellers’ experiences with various networks.

“On sites like Trustpilot, one theme kept repeating: users were struggling with setup, and getting stuck with poor or non-existent customer service – often from AI bots or outsourced teams with no real accountability.”

“So, I created SIMOVO with a clear mission: to make travel connectivity simple, transparent, and human.”

“We’re building a premium, ethical brand that puts the customer first – whether they’re backpacking through Southeast Asia or heading to a business meeting in New York. Real people, quick answers, and total clarity on what you’re buying.”

SIMOVO Brings Telecom-Grade Security to Global Travel

Planet Telecom has fast become an authority in its own sector of expertise, now helping to ease concerned business owners across to VoIP as the 2027 telephony shutoff continues to loom large. James and his team are in a fantastic position to transfer their years of experience and technical aptitude over to a growing retail market, away from B2B.

“We’re already offering eSIMs that cover over 180 countries, with country-specific and multi-region bundles, and we’ve got even more in the pipeline – like loyalty rewards, live-chat support that actually helps, and in-app features to make life easier on the road.”

In that regard, security is one key aspect of the SIMOVO service that James and the team feel sets the brand apart from rivals in its industry. Frequently, people who travel abroad and end up using international SIMs are at the mercy of security settings they might not understand—or might not want to dive into, keen to simply get out and explore.

What’s more, many travellers, faced with poor mobile connectivity while abroad, find themselves relying on public WiFi and hotspots. In many cases, public broadband is remarkably insecure, which can lead to cyberattackers intercepting the data they send and receive.

No More SIM Swaps

Beyond this, SIMOVO’s eSIMs remove the risks that many face with physical SIMs, such as accidental loss, damage, or even theft. And, eSIMs are provably more difficult for hackers to break into, with encrypted data profiles.

SIM-swapping fraud, port-out scams, and roaming vulnerability exploitation are also easy to avoid with SIMOVO’s eSIM solutions. Users can seamlessly and securely switch between eSIMs if they run out of data, for example, or move on to a different territory.

James and SIMOVO aim to make roaming and security simpler than ever for frustrated holidaymakers, without the need for muddling around with confusing features and settings.

What’s more, James is keen to keep SIMOVO separate from the Planet Telecom brand, purely because it caters to a different audience. “(Planet Telecom) focuses more on business telephony and hosted phone systems,” he states.

“SIMOVO is purely for travellers, with a focus on mobile-first, pay-as-you-go, and international flexibility.”

Beyond key benefits, James’s SIMOVO brand storms onto the eSIM scene at a time when concerns regarding traditional SIM card waste are higher than ever. It’s reported that discarded SIMs are contributing to more than 560,000 tons of carbon dioxide emissions worldwide each year.

SIMOVO, therefore, seeks to appeal to travellers who not only want to cut back on hassle and roaming spend, but who also want to do their part for the planet.

For now, however, SIMOVO stands to become a desirable choice for digital nomads and smartphone-happy travellers who just want a more convenient, secure way to stay connected to the outside world.

In future, the service’s app is projected to include further embedded features to make travelling even easier – James suggests that VPN protection, emergency numbers, and currency conversion may be in the pipeline.

The CEO puts it succinctly: “It’s about making travel less stressful, more connected – and a little more fair.”

SIMOVO eSIM prices

We’ve compared SIMOVO’s France eSIM prices against leading providers like BNESIM, Airhub, UBIGI, Nomad, Saily, and GigSky to see how it stacks up.

Top 6 eSIM Providers for France

Data Plan	BNESIM	Airhub	UBIGI	Nomad	Saily	GigSky
1 GB	€1.43	–	–	€4.32	€3.83	€3.19
3 GB	€4.15	€3.40	€4.00	€7.68	€8.63	€7.19
10 GB	€12.87	€9.60	€9.00	€11.53	€19.20	€17.59

SIMOVO France eSIM prices:

1 GB – 7 days – €1,95

3 GB – 15 days – €4,95

10 GB – 30 days – €11,95

While SIMOVO isn’t always the absolute cheapest, it strikes an excellent balance between price, data allowance, and duration—making it a strong value pick for travellers looking for flexibility and reliability in France. They are also offering unlimited plans.

SIMOVO eSIMs are available to buy and install for a wide range of smartphones, tablets, and VoIP devices through the brand’s online store now.