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01 \/ THE OPPORTUNITY<\/span><\/p>\n

THE FIRST 48 HOURS MATTER.<\/h2>\n

International offices already communicate with students well before they travel. A destination eSIM can sit alongside housing, transport and orientation guidance, reducing the need to find a SIM shop immediately on arrival.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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01<\/span>ADMISSIONS \/ INTERNATIONAL OFFICE<\/span><\/div>\n

Before arrival<\/h3>\n

Include optional connectivity information in pre-arrival resources and acceptance journeys.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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02<\/span>WELCOME WEEK \/ STUDENT PORTAL<\/span><\/div>\n

At orientation<\/h3>\n

Make connectivity available through a clear student-facing arrival guide.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n

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03<\/span>ACCOMMODATION PARTNERS<\/span><\/div>\n

Through student housing<\/h3>\n

Introduce connectivity to international residents during housing confirmation or move-in.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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02 \/ THE COMMERCIAL MODEL<\/span><\/p>\n

SELL. INCLUDE. REWARD.<\/h2>\n

One customer journey can support different ways to deliver connectivity. The right setup depends on your audience, offer and chosen supplier.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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SELL.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Offer optional short-term arrival plans at transparent student-facing prices.<\/p>\n

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INCLUDE.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Provide a starter data allowance as part of an international welcome package.<\/p>\n

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REWARD.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Offer eligible exchange, scholarship or programme participants a sponsored allowance.<\/p>\n

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03 \/ FROM IDEA TO OFFER<\/span><\/p>\n

From acceptance to arrival<\/h2>\n

Start with a focused distribution touchpoint. Build the operating model around what customers already do.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  1. STEP 01<\/span>\n

    The student receives pre-arrival instructions from the institution or housing partner.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  2. STEP 02<\/span>\n

    Connectivity is offered with activation and device-compatibility guidance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  3. STEP 03<\/span>\n

    The student uses arrival data, then decides whether a local number or longer-term mobile plan is needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n

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    IMPORTANT \/ THE PRACTICAL DETAILS<\/span><\/p>\n

    An arrival eSIM is not always a full mobile plan<\/h2>\n

    Students staying for a semester or a full degree may need local voice and SMS services, address-linked contracts or affordable long-term plans. Position travel eSIM as an arrival solution unless a supplier can genuinely meet those longer-term needs. University endorsement and procurement rules must be respected.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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    04 \/ FREQUENT QUESTIONS<\/span><\/p>\n

    THE QUESTIONS THAT MATTER.<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    \nCan a university offer a complimentary starter plan?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

    That is a possible funded model if the institution or sponsor purchases eligible data packages under an agreed arrangement.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nDoes the eSIM provide a local phone number?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

    Not necessarily. Many travel eSIMs provide data only. Any voice, SMS or local number requirement needs a specifically suitable product.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nCan an international office manage distribution?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

    Potentially via email, a welcome portal or pre-arrival material, subject to institutional approvals and supplier tools.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n

    \nWhat about exchange students arriving from the EU?+<\/span><\/summary>\n

    Some already have adequate EU\/EEA roaming. Targeting should reflect each student group\u2019s real need and existing roaming rights.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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