Globe charges roaming by pack or by pay-per-use rate for the country you land in, so what a trip costs depends on the destination and how many days the pack runs. Our Global eSIM costs one flat price by trip length, from USD 9.99 for 3 days, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries. Nobody should need a calculator to board a plane.
Globe roaming prices by country and pack, Maya by trip length
Globe prices roaming by pack, and the pack changes with where you land. We price one Global eSIM by trip length: USD 9.99 for 3 days, USD 19.99 for 7 days, USD 27.99 for 14 days and USD 49.99 for 30 days.
Globe’s prepaid roaming page (globe.com.ph) lists 1 GB Borderless Data with 100 minutes of calls and 10 messages for PHP499 over 15 days. It lists 3 GB with 300 minutes and 30 messages for PHP799 over 30 days, 6 GB with 600 minutes and 60 messages for PHP1,199 over 30 days, and 300 MB with 10 minutes and 10 messages for PHP299 for 1 day. Globe says its roaming covers over 100 countries, and publishes “As low as PHP80/Day/Member” on the same page.
Our 14-day plan is marked Most Popular. Pick your days, pay once, go.
What does Globe charge if you roam without a pack?
Globe’s postpaid roaming page says: “As of March 2023, pay-per-use data roaming is no longer available in some countries.” (Globe Postpaid Roaming: Stay Connected While Traveling, globe.com.ph, 2023). The page gives no pay-per-use rate for us to pass on, so we write none.
How do you price a week abroad on Globe roaming or a flat eSIM?
Price the trip the same way for both: take the Globe pack for your destination that covers seven days and add its price. Then set it beside our 7-day Global eSIM plan, one flat price with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance.
Globe’s Data Roaming Promos guide lists GoRoam Japan 400 as 2 GB for 7 days at ₱400 (Globe Data Roaming Promos: Rates and Coverage Guide, 2026). Our 7-day plan is USD 19.99, which works out to USD 2.86 per day. The allowance refreshes automatically every 24 hours.
What does a Globe roaming pack give you, and when does it run out?
A Globe pack runs out when its data or its validity ends, and Globe says you need a data promo to activate data roaming at all. On globe.com.ph, Globe says you can keep using remaining data back in the Philippines while the promo’s validity period lasts. It also says an SMS from 8080 confirms registration and the start of the 24-hour promo validity.
Our plan works differently. Need more days? Buy another plan from the Maya app. The eSIM stays on your phone after a plan expires, so the next trip needs a plan and nothing else.
How do you stop Globe roaming charges while using a travel eSIM?
Install the eSIM before you leave, set it as the line for cellular data, and turn data roaming off on your Globe line. Your Globe SIM stays in the phone, and the eSIM carries the data, so no roaming data is billed to Globe.
Maya is data only. Installing it adds a secondary line, and on iPhone you choose Primary for Voice/SMS and iMessage and use the Maya eSIM for mobile data only. For the manual activation code, log in to your Maya Mobile account, click My eSIMs, click Install eSIM under the plan, click Manual Activation Code on the pop-up, then copy the code and enter it on the device when prompted. Once you land, turn the Maya eSIM on and pick it as the line for Cellular Data.
On iPhone, Apple Support (“Use Dual SIM on iPhone” and related pages) gives these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Cellular and confirm that two lines are listed under SIMs. To add a line, see Set up cellular service.
- Turn on two lines: tap a line, then tap Turn On this Line.
- Choose the default line for cellular data: tap Cellular Data, then tap a line. Turn on Allow Cellular Data Switching if you want the phone to use whichever line has coverage and availability.
- Roaming charges can apply when Data Roaming is on and you are outside the carrier’s coverage area.
- Choose the default line for voice calls: tap Default Voice Line, then tap a line.
- To turn data roaming off on a line: open Settings, tap Cellular, tap the number you want to modify (on a Dual SIM or Dual eSIM device), then tap Cellular Data Options, and turn off Data Roaming.
On Samsung, Samsung UK’s guide to turning international data roaming on or off gives these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Connections.
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Tap the switch to activate or deactivate Data Roaming.
If the Data Roaming switch is greyed out, check that Mobile data is activated under Settings > Connections > Data usage > Mobile data.
On Pixel, Google’s Pixel Phone Help (“How to use dual SIMs on your Google Pixel phone”) gives these steps for choosing the data SIM:
- Open your Settings app.
- Tap Network and Internet SIMs.
- Turn on Mobile data so the phone can reach data on your mobile network.
- Under ‘Your primary SIMs’, choose which SIM you want to use for Data: Tap Mobile data. Only one SIM can be the default for data.
Done. The rest of the trip is yours.
What should you check before you buy a travel eSIM?
Check how the plan defines unlimited, how many countries it covers, whether it renews on its own, and what the refund terms say. Our Global eSIM states its daily high-speed allowance in its terms, and every plan is a one-time purchase that ends when its days end. It renews only if you turn on Auto Top-Up, which is off by default.
Install is the other thing to check. A one-star Trustpilot review of aloSIM from August 13, 2026, by Osman D., reads: “No Russian manuals available. I purchased aloSIM for my family while they were traveling, but none of them could set up the eSIM. As an experienced Windows and Android user, I could have probably figured it out by trial and error, but my family couldn’t. It’s way too complicated with English-only instructions. Plus, after my payment successfully processed, the app still asked me to buy the plan again. # update since you are planning to add Russian instructions, I’ll give aloSIM another try. My family is heading to Turkey at the end of August, and if everything goes well, I’ll update my review to 5 stars.”
Which travel eSIM should a Globe subscriber buy for a trip abroad?
The table lists each company’s own published words on how it prices plans and how it defines unlimited data. Read the pricing row against your trip length and the data row against how much you use your phone abroad.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published | Calls, texts and phone number, 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 | Data only, with no local number; your own SIM stays in the phone for your calls and texts |
| 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. | We offer flexible data packages — some have calls and texts. |
| 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. | Unlimited Plans purchased on November 4, 2025, or later include a phone number for US, UK, or Canada. Please note that this service supports inbound SMS only and VOIP-based calling (traditional incoming cellular calls are not supported) |
| 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. | Yes, you can keep your own number while using a Saily eSIM plan. If you want to make calls and send SMS messages abroad without worrying about extra carrier fees, you can add a US phone number to your Saily eSIM plan. |
| 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. | Some of Nomad’s eSIMs include a local phone number. Check the plan details for more information of what your plan includes. |
Rival cells carry each company’s own published wording or a brief summary of it, while the Maya Mobile cells come from maya.net.
How Maya replaces roaming packs with one eSIM you install once
A roaming trip is a price you only learn after you land. We turn it into a switch you flip once: one eSIM, installed once, that stays on your phone and can be reused on every trip. Choose from 3-day, 7-day, 14-day or 30-day plans, each with unlimited data in 165+ countries.
The 30-day plan is marked Best Value at USD 49.99, from USD 1.67/day. Cory T. gave us five stars on Trustpilot in March 2026: “The E Sim was super easy and quick to install, the service was reliable, and it was considerably cheaper than other plans we looked at. The app lets you track exactly what you’re usages and makes it easy to add on if you’re running out.. Would highly recommend”
FAQ
What does unlimited data mean on the Maya Global eSIM?
All plans include a daily high-speed data allowance (the Daily Quota), at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it. It resets automatically every 24 hours. Once it is used up, data carries on at standard speed until the day ends. Some restrictions apply to very high usage, to assure service quality for everyone.
Does the Maya Global eSIM renew on its own after my trip?
No. Each plan is a one-time purchase, and Auto Top-Up is off by default. When it is off, the plan simply runs to its expiry and nothing more is charged. Nothing recurring is charged unless you turn on Auto Top-Up.
How do you add more days if your trip runs longer?
Buy another plan from the Maya app; you can extend anytime. If a plan shows as expired, a new one takes under a minute. There is no reinstalling, because the eSIM stays on your phone.
Which phones can install the Maya Global eSIM?
Yes, if your phone is eSIM compatible and carrier unlocked. The list is at maya.net/esim-compatible-devices, and it includes iPhones from the XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series. A device not on the list will not work with our eSIM plans.
When should you install the eSIM before a trip?
Install it once before you leave, on Wi-Fi. Your plan begins counting once you enable the Maya eSIM in your phone’s settings. On landing, switch it on and select it for Cellular Data. A billing day is 24 hours from the moment the plan starts.
What if the eSIM does not connect when you land?
In phone settings, confirm the Maya eSIM is on and chosen for Cellular Data. Next, turn Airplane Mode on, give it 30 seconds, and turn it off. Wait up to 15 minutes for the eSIM to re-authenticate on the network and start receiving data.
When can you get a refund on a Maya plan?
Our Terms give a full refund, less any applicable payment processing fees, when no data has been used and the request is within 30 days of purchase, when an activated plan is completely unusable through our error and not fixed within 10 days of the refund request, or when an incompatible or carrier-locked device cannot install the eSIM. A consumer may withdraw within 14 days of buying or until the eSIM is activated, and a partly used plan that does not work properly because of a network issue on our side gets a partial refund. Money returns to the original payment method, or you can take it as Maya Rewards Points. Complete terms are in the Terms of Service.
Which plan do you need for a cruise?
The Global + Cruise plan, bought separately from the Global eSIM. It covers 20+ cruise lines, including Royal Caribbean International, Carnival Cruise Line and Norwegian Cruise Line, plus 165+ countries. It is priced on its own: USD 49.99 for 3 days, USD 109.99 for 7 days and USD 299.99 for 30 days.
Maya gives you one eSIM, installed once, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries at a flat price by trip length.
