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Festivals no longer have borders: many festival-goers now travel to fully enjoy the festival experience.

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Festivals no longer have borders: many festival-goers now travel to fully enjoy the festival experience.

Tomorrowland in Belgium, Sziget in Hungary, Coachella in the United States, Hibernation in Andorra, or Primavera in Barcelona... Attending an event abroad has become commonplace. But once you're there, one question always comes up: how can you stay connected without blowing your mobile data allowance?

Mobile connectivity: a real challenge at festivals

At festivals, smartphones have become indispensable:

  • digital tickets and access
  • site plans and programming
  • payments
  • messaging to meet up
  • real-time content sharing

However, abroad, traditional solutions quickly reveal their limitations:

  • expensive international options
  • limited data
  • unforeseeable costs
  • local SIM cards are inconvenient (time, language, compatibility)

The result: stress... and sometimes an unpleasant surprise upon return.

The eSIM: a simple and immediate alternative 💡

The eSIM (SIM integrated into the smartphone) allows you to activate a mobile plan without a physical card, directly from your phone.

This solution is particularly well suited to short trips, such as a weekend or a week-long festival.

Why Airalo is perfect for festival-goers

Airalo offers eSIM data plans in over 200 countries and regions. A solution designed for travelers... and perfectly suited to festival-goers.

What this means in practical terms:

  • Connect upon arrival: no need for Wi-Fi or a local store.
  • Controlled budget: you choose your data plan in advance, with no extra charges.
  • Quick activation: installation in just a few minutes before or during your trip.
  • Total flexibility: can be recharged if necessary.
  • Extensive compatibility: most recent smartphones support eSIM.

No more going over your data limit in the middle of a festival 😅

Between stories, videos, browsing, and payments, data consumption is rapidly increasing on festival websites.

With Airalo, there are no nasty surprises: you only use the data you purchase. When it runs out, everything stops—or you can top up if you want to.

🎁 If you want to give it a try, here's a special Airalo promo code for festival-goers (...or not).

For your next festival abroad, take advantage of the code:

👉 15% off your Airalo eSIM plan, no minimum purchase required*:

CASHLESS15

A simple plan to stay connected, stress-free, and without unexpected bills.

In summary 📲

  • Traveling to a festival abroad has become commonplace.
  • Mobile connectivity remains a major point of friction
  • The eSIM provides a simple, fast, and flexible solution.
  • Airalo keeps you connected everywhere, right from the moment you arrive.

In short, fewer technical constraints, more freedom... and more music.

Who we are

With more than 60,000 customers, Easytransac capitalizes on a decade of expertise in various payment solutions (distance selling, ecommerce, convenience selling, cashless, mobile payment...). 

Easytransac is at the forefront of innovation in the ecosystem of electronic payments and hybrid and cashless solutions that meet the requirements of e-tailers, event professionals and SMEs. 

Our platform simplifies transactions and enriches the user experience, thanks to an intuitive interface and real-time tracking, while ensuring security at every payment.

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*Legal notice: Easytransac acts here as an independent publisher. There is no commercial partnership with Airalo. Easytransac may receive a commission as part of an affiliate program, without any impact on the price or conditions applied to users.

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