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James Sterling

James Sterling

UK Business Travel & Roaming Analyst · Cellesim

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James Sterling UK Business Travel & Roaming Analyst · Cellesim UK Based in London's financial district, James Sterling is the Lead Analyst for Cellesim UK. With the return of roaming charges post-Brexit, James specializes in corporate connectivity solutions. He rigorously compares the daily roaming fees of major UK carriers like EE, Vodafone, and O2 against eSIM alternatives. James ensures that business travelers to the EU and USA maintain enterprise-grade connectivity without the exorbitant expense.

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