T-Mobile bills roaming voice calls at $0.50 a minute, up from $0.25. Our Global eSIM is one flat price by trip length, from USD 9.99, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries.
A per-minute rate is a meter, and it runs every second you’re on the phone. A flat trip price doesn’t.
A 10-minute call from abroad costs $5 on T-Mobile pay-per-use
A 10-minute call from any of T-Mobile’s 215+ covered destinations costs $5 at the $0.50 pay-per-use rate. Before the increase, the same call cost $2.50 at $0.25 a minute.
T-Mobile states the terms for its Experience Beyond 2.0 plans on its own page (T-Mobile, 2026): “Experience Beyond 2.0 plans include up to 15GB of high-speed data, then unlimited data at up to 256kbps in 215+ countries and destinations, plus unlimited texting and calling at $0.50 per minute. To get even more high-speed data abroad, as well as unlimited calling in all 215+ countries and destinations, add an International Pass.”
Atlas shrugs at lost luggage. A rate that doubles overnight still earns a wince.
What does T-Mobile charge to call other countries from the U.S.?
T-Mobile sells a Stateside International Talk & Text add-on at $15/month per account, with a promotional offer for families at $20/month per account. It covers unlimited calls from the U.S. to landlines in 70+ countries and mobile phones in 30+ countries, plus discounted rates elsewhere.
An International Pass doesn’t touch those calls. T-Mobile says so on its own page: “No, calling from the US to other counties is not discounted with an International Pass. Check out our Stateside International Talk option that allow for unlimited calls from the US, Mexico, or Canada to landlines in 70+ countries and destinations, and mobile lines in 30+ countries and destinations.”
What does a T-Mobile International Pass cost for 1, 10 or 30 days?
T-Mobile prices the International Pass at $10 for 1 day with 2GB of high-speed data, $50 for 10 days with 15GB, and $75 for 30 days with 30GB. Each one includes unlimited calling.
T-Mobile describes the middle pass this way: “10 Day (15GB) International Data Pass: 15GB of high-speed data at up to LTE speeds and unlimited calling in 215+ countries and destinations, to be used up to 10 days, for $50.” The data is capped by the pass, and the calls ride along with it.
How many minutes abroad make a $10 day pass cheaper than $0.50 a minute?
At $0.50 a minute, the $10 1-day pass pays for itself at 20 minutes of calling in a day. Talk longer than that and the pass wins on calls alone. Talk less and per-minute pricing costs less than the pass.
T-Mobile’s page puts the day pass in one line: “*$10 for 2GB** of high-speed data and free calls for up to 24 hours.” The 10 Day Pass costs $50 for 15GB and calls for up to 10 days.
Which Wi-Fi calls from abroad cost nothing on T-Mobile?
Wi-Fi calls from abroad back to the U.S. are generally free on T-Mobile when you are connected to Wi-Fi. Calling a third country over Wi-Fi may incur international long-distance charges.
So the call home from the hotel lobby costs nothing. The call to a friend in a different country can still bill.
What does a week abroad cost with T-Mobile and with a flat eSIM?
A week abroad on T-Mobile runs $50 on the 10 Day Pass, with 15GB of high-speed data and unlimited calling.
Stretch the trip to a month and the gap shows up in the data. According to T-Mobile’s website, its 30 Day Pass sells at $75 for 30GB, about 1GB a day.
T-Mobile states the pass terms itself: “30 Day (30GB) International Data Pass: 30GB of high-speed data at up to LTE speeds and unlimited calling in 215+ countries and destinations, to be used up to 30 days, for $75.”
Which travel eSIM should you buy instead of paying T-Mobile $0.50 a minute?
Your T-Mobile SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, so the per-minute meter only runs if you choose to call on it.
Four other travel eSIMs sell unlimited plans, each with its own daily rule. Airalo publishes that its unlimited packages have no fixed total data cap, then slows speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of the day once you use more than 3GB, and the allowance resets every 24 hours counted from activation. Saily’s Unlimited plan gives 5 GB per day at full 4G/5G speed, then 1 Mbps for the rest of the day. Nomad reduces speeds after a daily 2 GB, to roughly 1 Mbps or 2 Mbps depending on the plan. Holafly says its unlimited plans are subject to a fair use policy that may temporarily reduce speed in cases of unusually high usage.
Setup is where a bad eSIM costs you hours. In a one-star Trustpilot review of aloSIM from August 13, 2026, Osman D. wrote: “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.”
Travel eSIM plans compared for a T-Mobile customer who calls abroad
A T-Mobile customer abroad needs data, plus a plan for calls. Five travel eSIMs sell plans differently, cap daily data differently and handle numbers differently.
| 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. |
The rival cells quote or briefly summarize what each provider publishes, and the Maya Mobile cells come from maya.net.
How Maya replaces a roaming meter with one flat trip price
Maya Mobile is a travel eSIM giving unlimited data in 165+ countries and 20+ cruise lines through a single eSIM permanently installed on the phone. Plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths, all with unlimited data across 165+ countries, and the 3-day plan costs $9.99.
You install it once. For each trip you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling, so the same eSIM serves every trip.
Jane B. gave Maya five stars on Trustpilot in September 2026: “Excellent service. No need to worry about huge phone bills when you get back from holiday. I got caught out one year when I went away for longer than 2 weeks and thought I’d just keep buying a holiday roaming weekly package but ran out of data and couldn’t add any more. Now I used Maya eSIMs and know exactly what I’m spending and get unlimited data.”
Pick your days and go.
FAQ
How do I install the Maya Global eSIM before I fly?
Install it once, on Wi-Fi, before the trip. On iOS, open the Maya Mobile app, go to Home, select the eSIM, choose Installation Instructions, tap Install eSIM Now and follow the on-screen prompts. The eSIM then stays permanently installed on the device. Once you’ve landed, turn the Maya eSIM on and choose it for Cellular Data.
What does the daily high-speed allowance on the Maya unlimited plan mean?
Each plan comes with a daily high-speed allowance called the Daily Quota, running at up to 4G LTE or 5G wherever local networks offer it. After that, data carries on at standard speed until the day ends. Every 24 hours, counted from the activation date, the allowance resets on its own. No speed is guaranteed.
Which phones work with the Maya Global eSIM?
The iPhone list covers 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), and the device list also reaches the iPhone 17 series, including iPhone Air. Among Samsung Galaxy devices, the S20, S21, S22, S23, S24 and S25 series, Z Flip and Z Fold models, A34, A54, A55 and A56 5G, Fold and Note20 models work. On the Pixel side, models run from the Pixel 3 up to the Pixel 10 Pro, including the 3a, 4a, 6a, 7a, 8a and 9 Pro XL variants. Compatible iPads include iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd), iPad Air (3rd), iPad (7th) and iPad mini (5th), each from that generation onward.
How do I use a travel eSIM for data and keep my T-Mobile number?
Yes. Maya runs alongside your existing SIM, so you don’t remove it, and your home number and carrier plan stay unchanged. You can keep sending and receiving calls and texts on that number. If your carrier supports Wi-Fi Calling and it’s enabled, the phone reaches your carrier over the eSIM data connection for calls and texts on your regular number. Apple Support (2026) and Google Pixel Phone Help (2026) publish the dual-SIM steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap either Cellular or Mobile Data.
- Tap the number whose label you want to change.
- Tap Cellular Plan Label and select a new label or enter a custom label.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap either Cellular or Mobile Data.
- Tap Cellular Data.
- Tap the number you want to use cellular data.
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap either Cellular or Mobile Data.
- Tap Mobile Data.
- Turn on Allow Cellular Data Switching.
Sources: Apple Support, Using Dual SIM with an eSIM; Google Pixel Phone Help, How to use dual SIMs on your Google Pixel phone.
How do I check T-Mobile’s call rate for the country I am visiting?
Check T-Mobile’s Prepaid International Calling Rates page or its main International Calling page. Both list prices for specific countries.
What happens when the days on a Maya plan end?
The plan ends. Maya is not a subscription; each plan is bought once. Auto Top-Up is opt-in and off by default, so nothing more is charged after your days end unless you’ve turned it on. You can switch it off any time from My eSIM.
How do I add more days when my trip runs long?
Buy another plan from the Maya app. If a plan shows as expired, you can buy a new one in under a minute, and you can extend your plan anytime from the app. After a plan expires, the eSIM remains on the device for your next trip.
Which Maya plan covers a cruise?
The Global + Cruise plan covers cruise lines, and it’s a separate purchase from the Global plan. Coverage spans 20+ cruise lines and 165+ countries, among them Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line, and data is unlimited at sea. Prices are USD 49.99 for 3 days, USD 109.99 for 7 days and USD 299.99 for 30 days.
Maya gives your phone unlimited data in 165+ countries through one eSIM you install once, at a flat price by trip length.
