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SIM and eSIM for airport retail and lounges

Sell SIM packs at the till and eSIM vouchers in the lounge. The traveler has data before boarding or on arrival.

Short answer: Put RoamWorks SIM packs for the top routes next to the till, and offer an eSIM voucher for travelers who prefer a digital plan. Staff check the phone before the sale.

  • Till, lounge, and delay
  • SIM packs and eSIM vouchers
  • You set the retail price
The flow

Sell data before the gate.

Four moments where travelers buy data. Pick one to see it in your flow.

01 / Step

Till attach

Ask the destination and trip length. Sell a SIM pack from the shelf, or send a one-time eSIM voucher to the traveler email.

Trigger
Traveler buys a travel item and says the phone has no data
Measure
Attach rate and activation on arrival
The offer

A focused offer for this buyer.

Put RoamWorks SIM packs for the top routes next to the till, and offer an eSIM voucher for travelers who prefer a digital plan. Staff check the phone before the sale.

01

SIM packs for the top routes on a shelf next to the till.

02

eSIM voucher at a staffed desk or in the lounge.

03

Install guide and support link with every sale.

Measure

Three numbers to review in a pilot.

  1. Attach rate
  2. Activation on arrival
  3. Support contacts per 100 orders
Recommended setup

The products behind it.

What to pass
DestinationTrip lengthCustomer emailAirport or lounge
Who buys / who runs it
Buyer
Category manager or commercial director
Runs it
Store or lounge operations
Good to know

Concession fees and staff time affect the commercial model. Test one site first.

Commercial model

You set the retail price.

Buy at partner rates, keep the customer relationship, and agree the support split privately. One catalogue, three commercial shapes.

01
Partner rates

Wholesale pricing before your retail price.

02
Your retail price

You decide what the customer pays.

03
Private terms

Support, refunds, and volume in the agreement.

Pilot

From first step to first order.

Start with a short pilot. Review it, then add the next desk, route, or market.

01

Pick

Pick three to five packs for the top routes.

02

Test

Set the price and staff script. Test one site.

03

Review

Review sales, activations, and support. Add a second site.

Start a pilot
Answers

Before you choose

Short answers to the common questions. The partner agreement sets the final terms.

Last updated 28 October 2026 · Reviewed by Roamworks
Can we sell without a POS integration?

Yes. Add the SIM packs to the till as a product. eSIM vouchers need no POS link either.

What if the phone is locked?

A locked phone does not accept a SIM pack or an eSIM from another carrier. Check before sale.

What happens to unsold packs or failed vouchers?

The partner agreement sets the terms for unsold packs. Define the void and refund rule for vouchers before launch.

Which packs should we stock?

Start with three to five packs for the top routes from your airport, plus your own country for arrivals.