specification: FinOps Framework
specificationVersion: '1.0'
schema: https://www.finops.org/framework/
provider: eSIM Go
providerId: esimgo
created: '2026-06-21'
modified: '2026-06-21'
reconciled: false
tags:
- eSIM
- Connectivity
- Travel Data
- Telecom
- Mobile
- FinOps
- Cost Management
- FOCUS
description: >-
  FinOps view of eSIM Go spend. eSIM Go bills against a prepaid organisation
  balance that is drawn down as data bundles are ordered; bundle cost is a
  function of data volume, validity duration, and geographic coverage, with
  wholesale rates improving by commitment tier. Unused bundles in inventory can
  be refunded back to balance. There are no per-API-call fees.
notes: >-
  Per-bundle wholesale rates are quoted per partner and are not publicly
  reconciled. Verify rates against GET /catalogue and the partner agreement
  during reconciliation.
sources:
- https://esimgo.com/product/pricing/
- https://docs.esim-go.com/api/v2_4/operations/catalogue/get/
- https://focus.finops.org/focus-specification/v1-3/
alignedWith:
  framework: FinOps Foundation Framework
  frameworkUrl: https://www.finops.org/framework/
  dataSpec: FOCUS
  dataSpecVersion: '1.3'
  dataSpecUrl: https://focus.finops.org/focus-specification/v1-3/
publisherName: eSIM Go
serviceCategory: Telecommunications
billingModel:
  pricingCategory: Prepaid Balance
  billingFrequency: Monthly
  billingCurrency: USD
  chargeCategories:
  - Purchase
  - Usage
  - Refund
focusColumns:
  ServiceName: eSIM Go API
  ServiceCategory: Telecommunications
  ProviderName: eSIM Go
  PublisherName: eSIM Go
  InvoiceIssuerName: eSIM Go
  BillingCurrency: USD
  ChargeCategory: Usage
  PricingCategory: Prepaid Balance
meters:
- name: balance_topup
  description: Prepaid organisation balance added via top-up, drawn down by bundle orders.
  unit: currency
  aggregation: sum
  dimensions:
  - organisation
- name: bundle_orders
  description: Data bundles ordered from the catalogue, priced by data volume, duration, and coverage.
  unit: bundles
  aggregation: sum
  dimensions:
  - organisation
  - bundle
  - region
- name: bundle_refunds
  description: Unused bundles refunded from inventory back to the organisation balance.
  unit: bundles
  aggregation: sum
  dimensions:
  - organisation
  - bundle
- name: esim_assignments
  description: Bundle-to-eSIM assignments performed via orders or the apply endpoint.
  unit: assignments
  aggregation: sum
  dimensions:
  - organisation
  - bundle
principles:
- name: Visibility
  description: Pull GET /organisation balance and GET /orders history; track bundle spend by region and customer.
- name: Allocation
  description: Tag eSIMs and orders with customerRef / profileID to map bundle spend to end customers or teams.
- name: Optimization
  description: Right-size bundles to traveler need; refund unused inventory; pursue higher commitment tiers for discounted wholesale rates.
- name: Accountability
  description: Monitor prepaid balance against the tier minimum top-up; review bundle burn against forecast.
maintainers:
- FN: Kin Lane
  email: kin@apievangelist.com