Travel protected. Stay connected. Manulife Canada introduces complimentary eSIM

EmitenTrust.com  New Travelgoogoo partnership helps travellers stay online in more than 120 countries.

TORONTO, Oct. 15, 2026 /CNW/ -- As travellers seek seamless, connected experiences wherever they go, Manulife Canada is introducing a new travel perk designed to help them stay online abroad. Through a new partnership with Travelgoogoo, a Singapore-based travel connectivity company, eligible Manulife travel insurance customers will receive a complimentary one-year eSIM membership, helping them access mobile services in more than 120 countries as a way to help avoid costly roaming charges.

This new perk is part of Manulife Travel Advantage, bringing together protection, connectivity and support to help customers travel with confidence.

Mobile data access has become an essential part of travel, helping people navigate, communicate and access information while abroad. The new eSIM offering complements Manulife travel insurance coverage by providing convenient access to mobile data, enabling customers to use maps, messaging services and travel apps wherever their journey takes them.

"Staying connected has become an essential part of the travel experience today, whether it's navigating a new city, keeping in touch with loved ones or accessing support when it's needed," said Geoff Finnie, Head of Individual Health and Travel, Affinity, Manulife Canada. "Through our partnership with Travelgoogoo, we're combining seamless connectivity and travel protection to help customers stay online wherever they go. This launch marks another step in our evolution from a traditional insurer to a trusted travel companion."

The complimentary eSIM membership includes

• Unlimited messaging through popular apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger and WeChat 
• 1 GB of global high-speed data for browsing, maps, streaming and social media 
• Always-On connectivity in more than 120 countries worldwide 
• A 20% discount through Travelgoogoo on additional 4G/5G data plans, available on the go, whenever you need more
• Digital activation 
• 24/7 global eSIM customer support through Travelgoogoo
• A year of travel-ready mobile access – the eSIM remains active for 12 months from activation, can be reused across multiple trips, and supports high-speed data top-ups as needed.

Unlike traditional SIM cards, an eSIM is built directly into compatible smartphones, allowing travellers to access local mobile networks digitally without swapping physical SIM cards. The solution can help address common travel frustrations such as expensive roaming fees, searching for local SIM cards or relying solely on public Wi‑Fi.  

Upon purchasing an eligible Manulife travel insurance policy, customers will receive an email with instructions to activate their complimentary eSIM membership through Travelgoogoo

"Travel insurance and connectivity are two essentials that give people greater confidence when they travel; one provides protection when the unexpected happens; the other keeps you connected to the people, information and support you need," said Richard Bok, CEO of Travelgoogoo. "We're delighted to partner with Manulife Canada to provide their travel insurance customers with a complimentary Travelgoogoo global eSIM. It's a simple benefit, but a meaningful one, helping make travel easier and more connected. We're grateful for Manulife's trust, and we look forward to building on this partnership together."

The complimentary eSIM is the latest addition to Manulife Travel Advantage, a growing suite of benefits, services and partnerships designed to support customers throughout their travel journey. To learn more about the products and services available through Manulife Travel Advantage, including the complimentary eSIM powered by Travelgoogoo, please visit Manulife.com.

About Manulife

Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, headquartered in Toronto, Canada. Anchored in our ambition to be the number one choice for customers, we operate as Manulife across Canada and Asia, and primarily as John Hancock in the United States, providing financial advice, insurance and health solutions for individuals, groups and businesses. Through Manulife Wealth & Asset Management, we offer global investment solutions, financial advice, and retirement plan services to individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. At the end of 2025, we had more than 37,000 employees, over 106,000 agents, and thousands of distribution partners, serving over 37 million customers with operations across 25 markets globally. We trade as 'MFC' on the Toronto, New York, and Philippine stock exchanges, and under '945' on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulife.com.

About Travelgoogoo

Travelgoogoo is a Singapore-based company that redefines travel connectivity with affordability, ease of use and enriched experiences. Its flagship product Travelgoogoo365 offers a global eSIM membership program that simplifies data roaming services with unlimited messaging capabilities across multiple destinations.

The Travelgoogoo team believes that staying connected while traveling is essential -- a fundamental need that fuels every adventure and powers every story. The company is committed to making data accessible to all travelers.

Journey together with Travelgoogoo to make a difference. For more information, visit www.travelgoogoo.com.

Media contact

Manulife:
Dominique Bomberry
dominique_bomberry@manulife.com
(437) 446-1704

SOURCE Manulife Financial Corporation