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AkwaabaSIM is now live and commercially available, allowing travelers to secure their eSIM before departure and stay connected without buying or swapping a physical SIM card.<\/p>\n<p>Powered by ZIM Connections\u2019 digital travel eSIM platform and enabled by BTS, the launch marks We 2 Stars\u2019 entry into the retail connectivity market and positions the company as the first operator in Ghana to launch this type of travel eSIM service.<\/p>\n<p>AkwaabaSIM allows users to search for, purchase, and activate travel eSIM plans through a seamless digital experience. It serves Ghanaians traveling abroad, visitors to Ghana, and international travelers looking for simple, flexible connectivity.<\/p>\n<p>The launch builds on the existing relationship between We 2 Stars and BTS in international voice and expands the partnership into new digital services.<\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cZIM Connections is pleased to provide the platform behind AkwaabaSIM and support We 2 Stars in launching a branded travel eSIM experience. Our platform enables partners to bring travel eSIM services to market quickly, with a seamless digital journey for users and the flexibility to scale across destinations and customer segments.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2014 Richard Asare, CEO of We 2 Stars<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cOur collaboration with We 2 Stars has grown from a strong voice partnership into a broader relationship focused on innovation and new services. AkwaabaSIM shows how BTS enables operators to expand beyond traditional wholesale voice and create new revenue growth opportunities.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2014 Giulia Acchioni Mena, Co-Founder and COO of ZIM Connections<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>\u201cOur collaboration with We 2 Stars has grown from a strong voice partnership into a broader relationship focused on innovation and new services. AkwaabaSIM is a strong example of how BTS enables operators to expand beyond traditional wholesale voice and create new revenue growth opportunities.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>\u2014 Javier Mariscal, VP Africa at BTS<\/b><\/p>\n<p>The service is now live and commercially available, with a launch campaign planned across digital channels and influencers in Africa. including the promotion code AKWAABA1, giving users a 10% discount.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We 2 Stars, one of Ghana\u2019s licensed international operators, together with\u00a0BTS\u00a0and ZIM Connections, today announced the launch of\u00a0AkwaabaSIM, a travel eSIM solution for travelers to and from Ghana, across Africa, and worldwide. Akwaaba means \u201cwelcome\u201d in a local Ghanaian language, reflecting the service\u2019s goal of making travel connectivity easier and more accessible. 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