Roamless sells pay-as-you-go data at roughly $1.95 to $17.45 per GB depending on region, plus prepaid and daily unlimited packs for set countries. Our Global eSIM instead prices the whole trip flat by length, from USD 9.99 for 3 days. Per-gigabyte pricing turns every map lookup into a small sum.
Roamless eSIM plans sell data, calls and numbers as separate pieces
Roamless puts data, in-app calls and optional local numbers on one eSIM that you install once, across 200+ destinations. Calls start around $0.01 per minute, and communication inside the app between Roamless users is free. Local numbers carry US, UK, Canada or Australia prefixes for texts, 2FA codes and calls.
Roamless is a global eSIM provider, and the calling side runs from its app to 200+ destinations. Each piece is bought on its own: data, calls, a number. That’s three line items before you’ve left the house.
How do Roamless data limits work for wallet credit and packs?
Roamless holds data in two ways: a pay-as-you-go credit wallet where unused data never expires, and prepaid packs, either a fixed amount of data or daily unlimited, for set countries and 1 to 90 days. The wallet is called Pay-As-You-Go (Flex), and it draws on one unified pool of credit.
The packs work differently. A fixed-amount pack gives you a set quantity for a country and a timeframe. A daily unlimited pack covers the same kind of country and timeframe, anywhere from 1 to 90 days.
So the limit depends on what you picked. Wallet credit lasts until you spend it. A pack lasts until its days or its data run out.
What does unlimited data mean on a travel eSIM plan?
On our Global eSIM, unlimited means no gigabyte bundle to run out of, with a daily high-speed allowance called the Daily Quota. The Daily Quota is the figure to read on any unlimited plan, because it sets how much high-speed data a day holds.
After the Daily Quota is spent, the connection drops to standard speed until the day ends, and the allowance resets 24 hours after activation, then every 24 hours. We market the Global travel eSIM as offering truly unlimited data, and it starts from USD 1.67/day, which is the per-day rate of the 30-day plan.
Very heavy use of an Unlimited eSIM plan is restricted in some ways.
Roamless lists daily unlimited packages too, for specific countries and timeframes of 1 to 90 days. Check the pack’s own page for the daily figure before you buy.
How do refunds work on a travel eSIM plan?
Refunds on our Global eSIM follow the refund terms exactly as written, and every plan is a one-time purchase that ends when its days end. Before buying any travel eSIM, read its refund terms for what is refunded and when, since an eSIM plan is a digital product.
Here’s what ours say. If you haven’t used any data and ask within 30 days of buying, you can get a full refund. When an incompatible or carrier-locked device blocks installation, the refund is full minus payment processing fees, as long as no data was consumed and you ask within 30 days of purchase.
Consumers also have a legal right to withdraw within 14 days of buying, or until the eSIM is activated, whichever comes first. Our Money Back Guarantee covers a cancelled trip, a phone not compatible with eSIMs, an extra or unneeded data plan, and an eSIM that is unused or consumed no data. Each refund request has to be sent in within 30 days of the issue arising. The terms set out further cases beyond these.
When the days end, the plan stops. Auto Top-Up is off by default, so nothing is charged after a plan ends unless you turn it on.
How much do Roamless plans cost against a flat trip price?
Roamless data is priced per gigabyte by region, roughly $1.95 to $17.45 per GB, and a Roamless number adds about $6.95 a month or $59.95 a year. Rates generally range across that span depending on the region you’re in.
That makes the bill a function of how much you use. Add a number and a monthly or yearly fee sits on top.
A flat price by trip length works the other way. Pick your days and go.
What should you check before buying any travel eSIM?
Check four things: whether the price is per gigabyte, per day or flat; what the daily data allowance is; what the refund terms say; and what happens when the plan ends. Each one decides what your trip costs and what happens when something breaks.
The first three are on the plan page. The fourth is about what comes after. On our Global eSIM, Auto Top-Up is opt-in only and off by default (Maya Mobile product overview, 2026). With it off, the plan simply expires and nothing more is charged. After expiry the eSIM remains installed on the device for your next trip.
Install problems are the failure that hits first. 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 prices your trip by gigabyte, by day or flat?
The table lists each company’s own published words on how it prices plans and what its unlimited data allows. Read the allowance column first, since it holds the daily figure and the speed after it.
| 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. |
Rival entries are quoted or briefly summarised from each company’s own wording, while the Maya Mobile entries come from maya.net.
How Maya turns trip data into one flat price
Maya turns trip data into one flat price by trip length, with unlimited data and a daily high-speed allowance across 165+ countries. We offer four core plan types, each giving unlimited global data as a prepaid, time-based data pass.
Plans come in 3-day, 7-day, 14-day and 30-day lengths, from USD 9.99. One flat rate applies whichever of the 165+ countries you are in. The Global Unlimited Data plan covers the Philippines plus 165+ other countries on the same eSIM, with no additional purchase.
Maya is installed once and stays on the phone permanently. For each trip you only buy a new plan, with no reinstalling. No SIM swaps. No plan to add per country. Land, connect, go.
FAQ
Do I have to reinstall the eSIM for every trip?
No. Maya is installed once and stays on the phone permanently, with no need to delete or reinstall it between trips. For each trip, you only buy a new plan.
What happens when my eSIM plan’s days run out?
The plan stops. With Auto Top-Up off, it runs until it expires with no further charge. If a plan shows as expired, you can buy a new plan in the Maya app in under a minute, and you can extend a plan anytime from the app. If Auto Top-Up is enabled, we charge the payment method on file at the end of each plan period, at the same duration and price as the original purchase.
What is Auto Top-Up and is it on by default?
No, it’s off by default. Auto Top-Up is an optional feature that automatically buys the same plan again when the current one expires. It only renews if you turn it on, and it can be turned on at checkout or in the app, and off at any time.
Which phones can use a travel eSIM?
The Global eSIM works on iPhones from the iPhone XR/XS series through the iPhone 17 series, including iPhone Air, SE 2 (2020) and SE 3 (2022). On Samsung Galaxy, the S20 through S25 series, Z Flip and Z Fold models, A34, A54, A55 and A56 5G, Fold and Note20 models are supported. Google Pixel models range from the Pixel 3 up to the Pixel 10 Pro. Compatible iPads include iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Gen or later), iPad Air (3rd Gen or later) and iPad mini (5th Gen or later), among others.
Can I use a travel eSIM on a cruise ship?
Yes, with the Global + Cruise plan, bought separately from the Global plan. Coverage spans 20+ cruise lines, among them Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line and Carnival Cruise Line, plus 165+ countries. Cruise eSIMs give unlimited data at sea. The Global + Cruise plan costs USD 49.99 for 3 days, USD 109.99 for 7 days and USD 299.99 for 30 days.
Which countries does the Global eSIM cover?
The Global eSIM covers 165+ countries on one plan. Coverage information is at maya.net/coverage.
What should I do if my eSIM has no signal when I land?
First, open phone settings and confirm the Maya eSIM is turned on and chosen for Cellular Data. If you installed it before arriving, set it as the primary Cellular/Mobile Data plan. On Android, if there is still no data connection, set the APN to ‘globaldata’ and delete any username or password, since only the APN name is required. Then select the new APN and restart the device to reset the mobile network.
Maya gives your trip one Global eSIM for 165+ countries, with unlimited data at a flat price by trip length instead of a per-gigabyte bill.
