Nord VPN has just announced the launch of Saily. With this new service, the leader in VPNs could well become an operator in its own right by simply offering an eSIM accessible anywhere in the world. Explanations.
You probably know NordVPN if you have watched a video on YouTube at least once in your life. For good reason, one of the leaders in the market for VPNs and solutions dedicated to online security has made itself known by increasing its partnerships with content creators on Google’s video platform.
In addition to being available on a large number of devices (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android/iOS smartphones and tablets, connected TVs, TV boxes, etc.), NordVPN is renowned for the security offered by its VPN services. Being based in Panama, the company is subject to a strict personal data protection policy and does not record user connection and browsing logs.
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Nord Security presents Saily, the eSIM accessible everywhere abroad
However, we have just learned that Nord Security, the parent company of NordVPN, intends to diversify its activities. Indeed, the company intends to enter the virtual mobile operator market. To do this, the company wants to rely on a technology that has been popular for several years: the eSIM or virtual SIM card.
In any case, this is the idea behind Saily, the future service from Nord Security. With Saily, the idea is to provide its customers with an eSIM accessible anywhere in the world (provided you have an eSIM compatible smartphone obviously). Via Saily, users will therefore be able to access an Internet connection abroad, in exploiting the cellular networks of local operators.
“When you’re traveling, you want to have constant access to the Internet, but that’s not always easy. Even if there is a café nearby with an accessible Wi-Fi network, it is best not to expose your device to a network whose security is not always guaranteed. Thanks to Saily, you will no longer need to use public Wi-Fi networks that you don’t trust to connect to the Internet,” explains Vykintas Maknickas, product strategy manager at Nord Security.
No information on debits or prices for the moment
Regarding the performance offered by the service, the company remains vague on the subject and simply promises “an optimal Internet connection”. The mystery also hovers on the price sidethe company simply guaranteeing “affordable data plans” among dozens of offers from hundreds of countries.
As we write these lines, Saily is in the internal testing phase. A beta version is due to be launched during the first quarter of 2024 and interested users can now register on the official Saily website to benefit from early access to the service.