Gigs’ Post

Embedded connectivity is the new embedded payments. When embedded payments emerged in the 2010s, they unleashed a wave of innovation, paving the way for everything from Uber rides to Buy Now Pay Later. Today, we are seeing a similar shift. The world's leading tech companies are integrating mobile services with their platforms, and we’re only just scratching the surface of what this technology can do. My predictions for 2025: ❤️ ❤️🔥  The telecom x fintech love story will heat up: Last year, fintech heavyweights launched travel eSIMs. This year, they will crack the local mobile market. 💻  HR tech will join the game: Employee phone plans expose businesses to major security risks. Leading HRIS platforms will solve this by integrating programmatic eSIMs within their platforms, eliminating the threats posed by SIM swaps, SIM cloning and device theft. ✈️  Roaming will become a value-added service: Travel brands, airlines, and fintechs will continue using integrated eSIMs to add value for users and build platform loyalty, edging out standalone eSIM providers and affiliate/reseller models. To dive deeper, read my article in The Fast Mode.