A travel eSIM is the better pick for most Europe trips: our Global eSIM is one flat price from USD 9.99 for 3 days, set by trip length and not by the day. AT&T International Day Pass charges $12 for each day you use your phone abroad.
One text or one map check is enough to start the meter.
Is a Maya eSIM cheaper than AT&T International Day Pass for Europe?
Yes. Our 7-day Global plan is USD 19.99 for unlimited data. According to its website, AT&T charges $12 a day on land for the first line, so 7 days of daily use is 7 × $12 = $84 (AT&T, 2026).
Two weeks widens the gap. Our 14-day plan is USD 27.99, against 14 × $12 = $168 at AT&T’s daily rate (AT&T, 2026).
AT&T lists $6 a day for each additional line used on the same calendar day (AT&T, 2026). A day spent at sea and on land together costs $20 (AT&T, 2026). Your budget goes to the trip.
What makes AT&T International Day Pass charge you $12 in Europe?
Sending a text, making a call or using cellular data abroad switches the pass on, and you are billed for each day you do. On those days your normal domestic allowance of talk, text and data applies, with high-speed data subject to local network speeds.
AT&T says the 24-hour pass begins the first time you use data, send a text, or make or accept a call in an included destination (AT&T, 2026). The next fee waits until you use your device after those 24 hours end. Fees are charged to your bill at the end of the billing cycle (AT&T, 2026).
On land only, AT&T charges one fee per 24-hour period, even across several included destinations (AT&T, 2026). At sea only, it is also one fee per 24 hours (AT&T, 2026).
How do you stop AT&T billing a day while a Maya eSIM carries your data?
On landing, switch on the Maya eSIM and select it for Cellular Data. Then turn Data Roaming off on your home SIM, the Primary line, to prevent data roaming charges.
If you installed before arriving, set the eSIM as your primary Cellular/Mobile Data plan. Once the plan is added, Data Roaming must be ON in Settings for the eSIM. Use the eSIM line for data only, with the Primary line set as the Default Voice Line.
AT&T counts a text or a call, made or accepted, as use in an included destination (AT&T, 2026). It also says you don’t need to remove the pass when you return to the US, and that it charges only on days you use your device in an included destination (AT&T, 2026). Set it once and get back to the trip.
Does one Maya eSIM cover a trip across several European countries?
Yes. One Maya eSIM covers 165+ countries, so there’s no plan to add per country.
No SIM swaps. No kiosk queues. No hunting for Wi-Fi in the next country.
How much data does a Maya eSIM give you each day in Europe?
The Global eSIM gives unlimited data with a daily high-speed allowance, and the terms state what happens once a day’s allowance is used. AT&T International Day Pass instead uses your normal domestic allowance, with unlimited high-speed data subject to local network speeds.
Our daily allowance 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 refreshes every 24 hours, counted from the activation date, and no speed is guaranteed.
Some restrictions apply to very high usage, to keep service quality up for everyone. AT&T states that coverage and data speed vary by destination and may be changed, and that on certain ships, after 500MB in 24 hours, speeds may drop to a maximum of 512Kbps (AT&T, 2026).
Eric H. gave us five stars on Trustpilot in August 2026: “Connectivity through Portugal and Spain was great. Great value for a 7 day unlimited data plan. Make sure you set it up with access to the internet available (wifi) so you can complete the setup and access internet for troubleshooting if needed.”
What does it take to set up a Maya eSIM before you fly to Europe?
Install it once, on Wi-Fi, before you leave. The eSIM stays on your phone permanently, with no deleting or reinstalling between trips.
For each trip, you only buy a new plan. We recommend keeping the eSIM installed so it’s ready next time.
Tushar left us a five-star Trustpilot review in July 2026: “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.”
Which travel eSIM should replace AT&T day passes on your Europe trip?
The table lists what each travel eSIM company publishes on plan structure and its unlimited-data allowance, in its own words. Read the plan type and the daily allowance against how many days you travel.
| 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) |
| GigSky | Per country, per region, and cruise plans; by day, unlimited data with 3.5GB daily high-speed allowance | Get up to 3.5GB/day at our fastest speeds: Video calls, uploads, streaming and more. | The SIM only allows for ‘data usage’ as defined by the Global System for Mobile Association (GSMA) . All other services, including voice calls, SMS, and MMS cannot be made with the SIM. |
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.
Setup is where a travel eSIM can go wrong. 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.”
How Maya replaces a daily fee with one flat price per trip
Maya offers four core plan types, each giving unlimited data across 165+ countries as a prepaid, time-based data pass. They run 3, 7, 14 or 30 days, from USD 9.99 for 3 days to USD 49.99 for 30. Install once, keep the eSIM on your phone, and pick your days.
FAQ
Can you add more days from the app when a Europe trip runs long?
Yes. Buy another plan from the Maya app, or extend your plan anytime from the app, with no reinstalling. Auto Top-Up is optional and buys the same plan again when the current one expires.
Which phones work with a Maya eSIM in Europe?
Your phone needs to be eSIM-compatible and carrier unlocked. Our list includes iPhones from the XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series, including iPhone Air, SE 2 (2020) and SE 3 (2022). Supported Samsung Galaxy devices include 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. Motorola support covers various Razr, Edge and Moto G models, and Google Pixel models run from the Pixel 3 up to the Pixel 10 Pro, including the 3a, 4a, 6a, 7a, 8a and 9 Pro XL variants. To check an iPhone, follow Apple’s steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap General.
- Tap About. If “No SIM restrictions” appears next to Carrier Lock, your iPhone is unlocked.
- Contact your carrier. Only your carrier can release your iPhone for use with other carriers. It might take the carrier a few days to complete your request, so contact your carrier to check the status of your request.
- After your carrier confirms that they released your iPhone for use with other carriers, check eSIM support: scroll down to the eSIM section of the About screen, where your iPhone’s carrier name and a version number appear next to Carrier. If you still can’t set up an eSIM on your iPhone, contact your carrier.
Sources: Apple Support, “How to unlock your iPhone for use with a different carrier”; Apple Support, “If you can’t set up an eSIM on your iPhone”
What do you do when a Maya eSIM shows no signal after landing in Europe?
Check that the Maya eSIM is switched on and selected for Cellular Data. Then turn on Airplane Mode, wait 30 seconds, and switch it off to reset the data connection. Give the eSIM up to 15 minutes to re-authenticate on the network and start receiving data.
What plan covers a Europe cruise on a Maya eSIM?
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.
How many eSIMs does a family need for a Europe trip?
Each phone gets its own Maya eSIM, which adds a secondary line for mobile data. It works alongside the existing SIM, so the home number and carrier plan stay unchanged. AT&T lists $6 for each additional line used on the same calendar day (AT&T, 2026).
How do you call and text on a travel eSIM in Europe?
Our Global eSIM is data only, and your own SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts. If your carrier supports Wi-Fi Calling and it’s enabled, your phone reaches your home carrier over the eSIM data connection, so calls and texts use your regular number with no roaming fees from us. Some carriers may still charge international SMS fees, though that’s not common. Other travel eSIMs are usually data-only too, with calls and texts through apps like WhatsApp or FaceTime.
Does a Maya eSIM plan renew by itself?
No. Maya isn’t a subscription; each plan is a one-time purchase. The plan runs until it expires and stops with no further charge, unless Auto Top-Up is on. Auto Top-Up is optional and off by default, and you can switch it off any time from My eSIM.
Maya is one eSIM for 165+ countries, with unlimited data on 3-, 7-, 14- or 30-day plans.
