(From left to right, seated): Chan Chee Kong, Co-founder & COO, GlobalTix; Vince Vissers, Co-founder, Firsty
(Standing): Dutch Minister of Economic Affairs Dirk Beljaarts; Anneke Adema, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Singapore and Brunei.
Singapore, 12 June 2025 — GlobalTix, Asia’s leading ticketing and distribution platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Firsty, the world’s first free-roaming telecom provider, to deliver seamless mobile connectivity to travellers across Asia.
As Firsty’s official strategic partner in APAC, GlobalTix will introduce their revolutionary Global Connectivity platform to its network of over 12,000 resellers, empowering them to offer travellers a frictionless, always-on mobile experience—completely free.
Firsty Free is the world’s first truly free international roaming service. Travellers can message, navigate, and access essential apps like WhatsApp, Maps, and email without paying a cent. Once their initial data session ends, users can simply watch a few short ads to unlock more data—no SIM swaps, no roaming fees, no hidden costs. For travellers who prefer premium connectivity, Comfort+ and First Class upgrades deliver high-speed performance with zero interruptions.
“Staying connected is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity,” said Chan Chee Kong, Co-founder and COO of GlobalTix. “By partnering with Firsty, we’re enabling our resellers to offer an easy-to-adopt solution that meets the expectations of today’s mobile-first travellers.”
This alliance brings together two innovation leaders at the intersection of travel and technology. By integrating Firsty into the GlobalTix Marketplace, resellers gain access to a high-demand digital product that can be bundled with tours and attraction tickets—enhancing traveller experiences while unlocking new revenue streams.
“Partnering with GlobalTix is a natural fit,” said Krishnadeep Baruah, Head of APAC at Firsty. “With their trusted distribution network, we’re scaling Firsty’s unique connectivity platform across Asia Pacific while giving resellers a powerful, differentiated product that meets a real traveller need.”
Fresh from securing S$7.5 million in funding, Firsty currently operates in over 160 countries with a mission to make mobile data as accessible and universal as public Wi-Fi. This partnership accelerates its expansion in Asia, leveraging GlobalTix’s established marketplace to reach millions of travellers across the region.
The agreement was officially signed at a bilateral economic event attended by Singapore’s Minister Grace Fu and Dutch Minister Dirk Beljaarts, underscoring the growing collaboration between Singapore and the Netherlands in driving digital innovation.
Interested resellers can now access Firsty through the GlobalTix Marketplace.
To learn more or onboard the product, visit globaltix.com.
About GlobalTix
GlobalTix is the leading reservation and distribution platform in the Asia-Pacific region focused on providing end to end solutions for attractions, tours, and activities. GlobalTix also enables the same partners to connect tourist activities to travel agents around the globe seamlessly. Founded in 2013, GlobalTix is used by renowned attractions like Mount Faber Leisure Group, Taman Safari Indonesia, Mandai Wildlife Group, National Gallery Singapore, and partners with industry players such as Singapore Airlines and many global online travel agents (OTAs).
About Firsty
Firsty believes mobile data is a basic right. Through its global connectivity platform, Firsty connects users to the best networks worldwide, on land, at sea, or in the air.
Beyond consumers, Firsty also offers enterprise solutions that allow companies to provide global data access to employees or customers without the complexity of managing SIM cards, roaming costs, or data bundles. Through Firsty’s B2B platform, travel platforms, banks, and apps can keep their services online for users globally, and even launch their own branded telecom offering using Firsty’s infrastructure.
Founded in 2023 and now headquartered in both Amsterdam and Singapore, Firsty is the world’s first telecom company offering mobile data for free.
Learn more at: www.firsty.app
