No, not at full speed all day: unlimited travel eSIM data has no gigabyte meter, but full-speed data runs on a daily allowance, and speeds drop for the rest of the day once it is used. Our Global eSIM works that way: unlimited data across 165+ countries, with a Daily Quota of high-speed data.
You find the limit out mid-trip, when the map stops loading on a street you don’t know.
Unlimited on a Maya eSIM means no data cap, plus a daily full-speed allowance
Our Global eSIM gives unlimited data across 165+ countries, with a daily high-speed allowance called the Daily Quota. Unlimited means no gigabyte meter on the plan. It does not mean full speed without end, and the Daily Quota is where that line sits.
The Daily Quota runs at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it. Once it’s used, data continues at standard speed for the rest of the day. It resets automatically every 24 hours, counted from your activation date.
Across the industry, most providers enforce a fair usage policy or a daily high-speed cap, typically 1GB to 5GB per day depending on the provider and plan. So “unlimited” rarely means infinite at full speed. We put our allowance in plain view.
What happens to your eSIM speed after the daily high-speed data runs out?
Your connection is not cut off, but your speed is heavily throttled for the rest of that 24-hour cycle. Full-speed data then returns when the daily allowance resets. Providers often drop the throttled speed to 512 Kbps or 1 Mbps, and many reset every 24 hours or at midnight.
On our Global eSIM, data continues at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used. Your data refreshes every 24 hours from the activation date, and the high-speed allowance comes back on its own. You get full speed again without touching a setting.
Which trips suit unlimited eSIM data, and when is fixed data better?
Unlimited data suits travelers who use maps, browsing and messaging every day, because those apps still work at throttled speeds. Heavy video streaming, remote work, large cloud backups and heavy tethering strain any daily allowance. Fixed-data eSIMs give a flat chunk of full-speed data, like 10GB or 20GB, to use whenever you like, which suits a light, predictable trip.
Tushar, a Maya Mobile customer, left a 5-star Trustpilot review in July 2026 about using data abroad: “Using Maya eSIM was a smooth and hassle-free experience from start to finish. The installation and activation were simple, and I was connected almost immediately. Throughout my trip, the connection remained stable, with fast data speeds that easily handled maps, social media, video calls, and web browsing. One of the biggest advantages was the convenience of using an eSIM instead of swapping physical SIM cards. The available plans offered good value for money, and everything was easy to set up and manage through the app. Whenever I needed assistance, the support team responded promptly and was helpful. Overall, Maya eSIM delivered reliable performance, excellent convenience, and great value. I wouldn’t hesitate to use it again and would happily recommend it to anyone looking for a dependable eSIM for travel.”
Daily navigation and chat? Go unlimited. A fixed chunk with predictable speed and nothing to throttle? Go fixed. Either way, you pick the trip’s style before you pick the plan.
What do unlimited eSIM terms say about hotspot and tethering?
Many unlimited travel eSIM plans block hotspot and tethering completely, or cap shared data to a small part of the daily allowance, like 500MB. A laptop on your phone’s hotspot is where “unlimited” breaks first. Our terms go the other way for the Global eSIM.
Full hotspot and tethering are included at no extra cost. The Wi-Fi Hotspot / Internet Sharing feature is available with all eSIM plans, on both Apple iOS and Android smartphones. Turn on Mobile Hotspot / Internet Sharing on the phone, where supported in the country, and connect your other devices to the broadcast Wi-Fi network.
Regular roaming use is acceptable: streaming a few hours a day, social media, browsing, email, messaging, hotspot for Zoom calls and corporate VPN. Your laptop gets online wherever your phone does.
What should you check in a travel eSIM’s terms before trusting ‘unlimited’?
Check four things: the daily high-speed allowance, the speed after it, when it resets, and any hotspot limit. A provider that states all four in plain words is telling you what unlimited means. Our terms state the allowance, so you can compare before you pay.
Providers set a daily high-speed cap, slow the speed once it’s used, reset every 24 hours or at midnight, and limit hotspot sharing. If any of those four lines is missing, you’re guessing.
Our own terms add two lines. Some restrictions apply to very high usage of Unlimited eSIM plans, in order to assure high service quality for everyone. We may also apply network management measures, such as deprioritisation during congestion, to usage patterns inconsistent with normal individual mobile use.
Four lines, one comparison, no surprises at the airport gate.
How do you make a daily high-speed allowance last all trip?
Watch your usage in your Maya Mobile account and know when your allowance refreshes. We don’t publish a tip list for stretching the Daily Quota, so the tools we point to are the ones that show you where you stand. Even at throttled speeds around 1 Mbps, basic navigation and text apps generally still function.
You can view your current data usage at any time by logging in. Under the data usage bar, the line “Data Refresh at…” gives your refresh time in UTC. Check it once and plan your heavy-data hour around it.
Which unlimited travel eSIM should you buy for your trip?
Each company’s own published words on how it sells unlimited data, its daily allowance and its speed limit sit side by side, row for row. Read the allowance and the speed after it against your own daily use.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published | Hotspot, as published |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | One Global eSIM for 165+ countries, unlimited data at a flat price by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days, USD 49.99 for 30 days | A daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota) at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it, reset every 24 hours; unlimited data at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used | Hotspot and tethering included with every plan at no extra cost, where the local network allows it |
| Airalo | Per country, per region, or one global plan; priced in USD | Our unlimited data packages don’t have a fixed total data cap. However, to keep the network running fairly for everyone, when you use more than 3GB in a day, we’ll slow down (or “throttle”) your internet speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. Your full high-speed connection will automatically be restored when your daily allowance next resets. Your daily allowance resets every 24 hours, counted from the time you activated your eSIM. | Our unlimited data packages are designed for personal, non-commercial use. You are welcome to use your package for everyday activities like browsing, streaming, messaging, video calling and social media. |
| Holafly | Per country, per region (Europe, Latin America, Cruise plans), and monthly global plans: Light, 25GB of data, $ 49.90USD/month; Unlimited, $ 64.90USD/month; Ultra, $ 90.95USD/month | Unlimited data plans are subject to a fair use policy, which may temporarily reduce speed in cases of unusually high usage to maintain network quality for all users. | Share 1 GB of data per day with fellow travelers. |
| Saily | Per country and per region, plus one global plan; by the gigabyte, unlimited, or both | The Unlimited plan gives you 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then keeps you online at 1 Mbps for the rest of the day — fast enough for navigation, messaging, and standard browsing. | Hotspot sharing: Unlimited! Share as much of your mobile hotspot with friends and family as you want. |
| Nomad | Per country, per region and global plans; by the gigabyte and unlimited | Once the daily allowance of 2 GB is used, data speeds are reduced (throttled) for the rest of the day. Depending on the specific plan, this reduced speed is approximately 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps. | Yes, Nomad’s eSIMs support tethering / hotspot. |
| Ubigi | Europe and World unlimited plans; monthly, annual, one-off, lifetime; unlimited, 60GB then 2 Mbps | Your unlimited data plan includes 60GB of full speed data, then optimized to 2 Mbps — this Fair Use Policy ensures a stable and fair connection for all users on the network. | Use any Ubigi data plan to turn your smartphone into a hotspot. |
Each rival’s cells are its own published words, or a short summary of what it states; the Maya Mobile cells are from maya.net.
How Maya keeps unlimited data on one eSIM you install once
One eSIM. Install it once and it stays on your phone. Unlimited data runs across 165+ countries, with the Daily Quota stated up front.
Plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths at one flat price each. The 3-day plan costs USD 9.99 (USD 3.33/day), and the 14-day plan costs $27.99. Need more days? Buy another plan in the Maya app.
You’re online and moving.
FAQ
Does unlimited data on a Maya eSIM keep running after my plan’s days end?
No. Each plan is a one-time purchase, and Maya is not a subscription. If a plan shows as expired, you can buy a new plan in the Maya app in under a minute, unless Auto Top-Up is on, in which case it buys the plan for you.
What is Auto Top-Up and is it on by default?
No, it’s off by default and opt-in only. Auto Top-Up is an optional feature that automatically buys the same plan again when the current one expires. You can turn it off any time from My eSIM.
Do I need a new eSIM for every trip?
No. One eSIM is installed on your device and stays there permanently, ready after a plan expires. For each trip you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling.
How do I check how much high-speed data I have used today?
Log in to your Maya Mobile account, click the eSIM name or select Manage eSIM, then view the data usage bar for a specific Data Plan. The Data Usage tab gives a full breakdown. Under the bar, “Data Refresh at…” shows your refresh time in UTC. The Download CSV button on the Data Usage tab downloads usage records.
When should I install my travel eSIM before a trip?
Install before you arrive. On iOS, the QR code method in the Maya Mobile app is marked Recommended. Your plan clock starts when you enable the Maya eSIM in phone settings, and on arrival you set it as the primary Cellular/Mobile Data plan.
Does unlimited data work on a cruise ship?
Yes, with the Global + Cruise plan, a separate purchase from the Global plan. It covers 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, including Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line. Cruise eSIMs bring unlimited data at sea.
Which phones work with a Maya travel eSIM?
Most modern smartphones, including iPhone 11 and newer and Android devices running Android 10 or later. The list covers iPhones from the iPhone XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series, Samsung Galaxy S20 to S25 series and Pixel models from the Pixel 3 up. The full list is at maya.net/esim-compatible-devices.
Maya gives you one eSIM with unlimited data across 165+ countries and a Daily Quota of high-speed data stated up front.
