If data is what you need, a travel eSIM is the better buy: our Global eSIM starts at USD 9.99 for 3 days of unlimited data with a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries. Jio’s ₹499 international pack carries 250MB of data.
Land with 250MB and you’ll be rationing maps before you reach the hotel.
Jio prices packs by country; a travel eSIM prices by trip length
Jio ties its regional packs to a short list of countries. Its USA pack is listed as ₹1,555 for 15 days with 12GB, or ₹2,555 for 30 days with 25GB, and it applies in the USA, Mexico, U.S.Virgin Islands, Canada, Puerto Rico and Australia only.
The 15-day pack gives 150 outgoing minutes, free incoming calls, 100 SMS and 12GB of high-speed data. On both, Jio says data speed after the high-speed allowance is up to 64kbps.
Heading to a second country outside that list? That’s another pack to find. One eSIM, one price by trip length, no hunting.
How much data does a Jio international pack include?
Jio’s ₹499 pack carries 250MB of data with 100 voice minutes and 100 SMS. Its ₹1,101 and ₹1,102 Global Value Packs run for 28 days across 100+ countries; ₹1,101 is the non-Wi-Fi version and ₹1,102 comes with Wi-Fi calling benefits.
Put 250MB next to a video. According to Vodafone Cook Islands, in its “How much does Netflix use?” page, “According to Netflix, you use 1 GB of data per hour when you stream a standard definition (SD) video.”
Maps, messaging apps and photos are what drain a small data allowance.
What does Jio charge abroad if you skip the pack?
Without a pack, Jio bills standard pay-as-you-go rates for what you use abroad. Jio’s published example is ₹2 a minute for calls or SMS in the USA, with higher rates elsewhere.
Jio’s help page says its ₹1,101 and ₹1,102 pack “offers monetary balance and any usage made in IR is charged at standard PayGo rates.” The same page says the pack includes 5 international SMS, free, to send ISD SMS while in India.
Jio also sells data-only roaming packs. Its plans page lists “Data Select Country ₹1551”. Its plan listings show 1 GB of high-speed data for 7 days, 5 GB for 7 days, and 8 GB for 14 days, both across 70 countries. On each, Jio says data speed drops to 64kbps until the pack expires.
What does unlimited data mean on the Maya Global eSIM?
Data on the Global eSIM is unlimited across 165+ countries, with a daily high-speed allowance. We state that allowance in plain terms so no traveler is surprised on day three.
Each plan comes with a Daily Quota, a daily high-speed data allowance at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it. After the Daily Quota is spent, data continues at standard speed until the day ends. The allowance resets automatically every 24 hours.
Very high usage of Unlimited eSIM plans is subject to some restrictions, which protect service quality for everyone. We promise no specific speed.
Maps, chats and uploads keep running. The day resets itself.
What happens when your trip outlasts your Maya eSIM plan?
A plan is bought once and finishes when its days are up. Nothing renews unless you turn on Auto Top-Up, which is opt-in and off by default. For more days, pick another plan from the app: the eSIM stays on your phone.
Auto Top-Up is optional. When you switch it on, it buys the same plan again as the current one expires. Switch it off any time from My eSIM. Left off, the plan simply runs to its expiry and stops, with no further charge.
If a plan shows as expired, you can buy a new one in the Maya app in under a minute. Same eSIM, new days, trip back on.
Which travel eSIM should you buy instead of a Jio pack?
On Trustpilot, Osman D. gave aloSIM one star on August 13, 2026, writing: “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.”
On the landing problem, Michael F. gave Saily two stars on Trustpilot on September 23, 2025, after hours at Lisbon airport with full signal bars and settings that needed changing.
Which travel eSIM unlimited plan fits your trip: Maya, Airalo, Holafly, Saily or Nomad?
Five travel eSIM brands sell an unlimited plan, and each publishes its own allowance and refund terms. Airalo, Holafly, Saily and Nomad each state a daily or fair-use limit in their own words; ours sits in the first row.
| Travel eSIM | How plans are sold | Unlimited plan allowance, as published | Refund terms, 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 | A money-back guarantee when the eSIM cannot be installed or used, on the conditions in the return policy |
| 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. | Replacements and Refunds. If you have activated the Services but are unable to use them due to an error or omission on the part of Airalo, or because Airalo has decided to retire the Service, we will either provide a replacement Service or refund an amount equal to the price of the Service you have purchased in full, at your option. |
| 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. | Trip eSIMs: “You have up to 6 months to request a refund.” Monthly plans: “Refunds are only eligible within 14 days of purchase.” |
| 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. | Refunds for Non-Activated Data Plans. If the eSIM (i) has not been installed or (ii) has been installed on your device but the Data Plan is not activated, you may request a full refund, provided that no Extra(s) included with the Data Plan have been used, reserved or shared, in whole or in part. |
| 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. | Learn Nomad eSIM’s refund policy: request within 30 days. Full refunds if unused; partial refunds may apply for unused data or service issues. |
The rival rows carry each brand’s own published words or a short summary of them; the Maya Mobile cells are from maya.net.
How Maya keeps one eSIM on your phone for every trip
Install the eSIM once. Pick a flat price for the trip length. Next trip, buy only a new plan.
Our 3-day unlimited plan costs USD 9.99, which is USD 3.33 a day. The 30-day plan costs USD 49.99, from USD 1.67 a day, and it’s marked Best Value for long trips and digital nomads.
Every plan carries unlimited data with the daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries. Need more days? Buy another plan from the app.
FAQ
Which phones work with a travel eSIM?
Supported iPhones include the iPhone 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 16 series, iPhone XS, XS Max, XR, and the SE 2nd Gen. (2020) and 3rd Gen. (2022). Samsung Galaxy support covers the S20 through S25 series, Z Flip and Z Fold models, A34, A54, A55 and A56 5G, Fold and Note20 models. Supported Oppo devices include the Find X8, Find X8 Pro, Find N2 Flip, Find X3 Pro, Find X5, Find X5 Pro, Reno 5 A, A55s 5G and Reno6 Pro 5G. Compatible iPads start at iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Gen or later), and compatible Apple Watches include Series 3 to 10 (GPS + Cellular), Ultra 1 and 2, and SE (all generations).
How do you install the Maya eSIM before you fly?
Install it once, on Wi-Fi, before the trip. After purchase, you usually receive a QR code by email within 5 minutes. If you install before you arrive, set the eSIM as the primary Cellular/Mobile Data plan on arrival. Once you land, turn the Maya eSIM on and choose it for Cellular Data.
When does a Maya eSIM plan start counting its days?
Days begin counting once you enable the Maya eSIM in phone settings. On landing, you switch it on and select it for Cellular Data. If a plan is scheduled to activate on a future date, the order status shows “Activates…” with that date. Within 14 days of buying, or until the eSIM is activated if that comes first, consumers have a legal right to withdraw.
What should you check before buying any travel eSIM?
Check whether you need data, calls, or just SMS and OTPs. Travelers’ experiences differ on whether you need a full international roaming pack or just an active low-cost base plan with Wi-Fi calling enabled to receive free incoming SMS and bank OTPs. Then check trip length: our plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths, all with unlimited data across 165+ countries. The high-speed allowance refreshes by itself every 24 hours.
How do you turn on a Jio international pack before you fly?
Download MyJio on your phone, Jio says. If you’re activating the IR pack for the first time, Jio says to make sure you connect to the Jio network. For a postpaid connection, Jio’s user guide says you can activate IR via Self-care.
What do travelers praise about setting up the Maya eSIM?
Gillian T. gave Maya Mobile five stars on Trustpilot in March 2026: “Very easy to set up. Fantastic price for unlimited data in America. Used it mainly for Google maps, Facebook and WhatsApp had no issues when using Apps, Uploaded content quickly and excellent would recommend and will definitely use again.” That’s one traveler’s trip.
How is the Maya app rated by travelers?
Apple App Store rates “Maya Mobile: Travel eSIM” at 4.5 out of 5 from 737 ratings (Apple App Store, 2026). That’s the app where you buy your next plan.
Maya One eSIM on your phone covers 165+ countries with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance, from USD 9.99 for 3 days.
