Nomad (app)

Nomad
Company typePrivate
IndustryApp, Telecommunications
Founded2020
FounderSam Gadodia, Terry Guo, and Shao Xia
HeadquartersUnited States of America
Area served
Worldwide
ProductsMobile Data Plans, eSIM
OwnerLotusFlare
Websitewww.getnomad.app

Nomad is a digital communications product that uses eSIM (embedded SIM) technology, launched in 2020.

History

Nomad was launched in 2020 and is a business line of LotusFlare, Inc., a telecommunications software development company founded by former Facebook and Microsoft engineers.[1]

Nomad is a connectivity marketplace that offers mobile data plans worldwide[2] supplied by various communications service providers.[3][4] International travelers with eSIM-capable smartphones can buy data plans from local providers, reducing roaming costs.[5][6]

Plans include global eSIMs covering most countries and regional plans for specific areas such as Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania. These plans cater to both short-term trips and extended stays.[7][1]

It is a data-only service, meaning it doesn't support traditional cellular voice calls or SMS messaging, but the speeds are fast enough to handle voice and video chat via apps like FaceTime or WhatsApp.[6]

In 2024, Nomad also launched Nomad eSIM Enterprise for business travelers.[5]

The Nomad App has been featured in articles by The New York Times,[7] Wall Street Journal,[1] and CNBC.[8]

Conflict in Gaza

The Nomad App has been used to connect civilians during communication blackouts in the Gaza war zone.[9]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c Tibken, Shara (2023-07-08). "Your Smartphone Can Have Two Lines. Here's Why You'd Want That". Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  2. ^ "Best eSIM for international travel of 2024". TechRadar. 2023-08-14. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  3. ^ "Eurobites: Ericsson sees space as the final 5G frontier". www.lightreading.com. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  4. ^ "Nomad eSIMs take the tension out of international data travel". Mashable. 2024-08-21. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  5. ^ a b Tyrrell, James (2024-02-19). "Technology News | TechHQ | Latest Technology News & Analysis". TechHQ. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  6. ^ a b "Nomad eSIM Review". PCMAG. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  7. ^ a b "Attention, Travelers: Now Is the Best Time to Switch to eSIM (Published 2023)". 2023-03-23. Archived from the original on 2024-12-13. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  8. ^ Amond, Ryley (2024-07-31). "9 best eSIMs for international travel of 2025". CNBC. Retrieved 2024-12-25.
  9. ^ "Can Elon Musk's Starlink provide internet service to Gaza?". Al Jazeera. Retrieved 2024-12-25.