Transatel launches Ubigi for MINI connected cars in 27 countries

Transatel (subsidiary of NTT DATA) announces the launch of its Ubigi cellular data connectivity service for MINI connected vehicles in 27 countries across Europe.

MINI customers¹ in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom can now activate the Personal eSIM of their MINI with Transatel’s Ubigi 5G data plans to enjoy WiFi connectivity on-board, irrespective of their primary network operator for their regular smartphone subscription. The service will be available for MINI vehicles with MINI Operating System 9² with with the option “Personal eSIM”.

To activate their WiFi-Hotspot in eligible MINI vehicles, owners can conveniently configure their Personal eSIM through the MINI App and subscribe to Ubigi’s European data plans (EU 27 + UK + CH + LIE). Cost of the service starts at 10€ with the monthly subscription for unlimited data allowance³. MINI customers can also subscribe to 12 month and 36 months subscription and still get unlimited data at a discounted price.

“We are very proud to see MINI joining our prestigious client portfolio. Transatel’s global partnership with BMW Group is growing and so is our footprint in the connected car industry. With Ubigi we offer a unique value proposition to OEMs and their customers for seamless connectivity management.” says Jacques Bonifay, CEO of Transatel.

Since 2018, Transatel has been at the forefront of automotive connectivity with contracts with car manufacturers including Jaguar Land Rover, Fiat Chrysler Automotive (now Stellantis), Toyota and BMW Group. Today, Transatel’s managed IoT connectivity platform connects millions of vehicles and devices to public and private cellular networks. As a pioneer of eSIM technology and cross-border telecommunications, Transatel already offers 4G/5G connectivity in more than 200 countries and territories thanks to its access agreement with local mobile carriers across the world.

About Ubigi (a Transatel brand):
Launched by Transatel (an NTT company) in 2017, Ubigi offers global 4G/5G data connectivity with prepaid mobile internet packages tailored for travelers, enterprises mobile workforces, and connected vehicle owners, all at near-local rates in over 200 destinations. Already trusted by millions of B2C and B2B customers, Ubigi is built on Transatel’s robust telecom infrastructure including distributed Network Edges across several continents and its 300+ mobile operator partnerships worldwide. Ubigi is compatible with all SIM and eSIM-enabled devices – from smartphones to laptops, SD-WAN routers, and even connected vehicles (BMW, Stellantis, Toyota, and Jaguar Land Rover). For more information, visit ubigi.com, business.ubigi.com and ubigi.com/connected-cars

For media inquiries, please contact:
Sébastien Jégou, Head of Communications Transatel | NTT : sebastien.jegou@transatel.com

¹ For MINI vehicles produced before March 3rd and equipped with Personal eSIM, the Ubigi services will be available via Remote Software Upgrade starting in May 2025. 
² The Personal eSIM feature is only available in MINI vehicles running on MINI Operating System 9. 
³ Fair Use Policy with 100 GB high speed and roaming in 27 countries in Europe.