{"id":1620,"date":"2026-10-23T15:05:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:05:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maya.net\/connect\/what-do-airalo-esim-plans-include-data-limits-refunds-and-price\/"},"modified":"2026-10-25T18:46:09","modified_gmt":"2026-10-25T18:46:09","slug":"what-do-airalo-esim-plans-include-data-limits-refunds-and-price","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maya.net\/connect\/what-do-airalo-esim-plans-include-data-limits-refunds-and-price\/","title":{"rendered":"What do Airalo eSIM plans include? Data limits, refunds and price"},"content":{"rendered":"

An Airalo eSIM plan is a data pack sold per country, per region or as one global plan, mostly data-only, and Airalo lists plans from around $4.50, with unlimited packages that carry a daily fair-use threshold. Maya\u2019s one travel eSIM covers 165+ countries for one flat price by trip length (3, 7, 14 or 30 days, from USD 9.99) with unlimited data and a stated daily high-speed allowance, and 20+ cruise lines on the separately priced Global + Cruise plan.<\/p>\n

You buy a plan for one border, install it, and only then find the limit, the refund rule and the price of the next country. Read the terms before you pay, not after you land.<\/p>\n

Airalo eSIM plans are data-only packs sold by country or region<\/h2>\n

Airalo sells plans per country, per region or as one global plan, priced in USD. Most are data-only, though select packages add calling and texting, and the price depends on the pack you pick.<\/p>\n

Airalo\u2019s help center says Data, Voice & Text plans include calls and texts while Data Only plans do not, and the plan type shows in each eSIM\u2019s additional information (Airalo Help Center). Its global store lists packs from 1GB with 10 minutes and 10 texts at $9.00 USD up to 20GB with 200 minutes and 200 texts at $89.00 USD (Airalo Global eSIMs store page). Hotspot works as long as your device and the network support it.<\/p>\n

What happens after the daily high-speed limit on an Airalo unlimited plan?<\/h2>\n

Airalo states its unlimited packages have no fixed total data cap, but use above 3GB in a day slows your speed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day. The amount for each eSIM is listed in its Additional Information, so check it before you pay.<\/p>\n

Airalo adds: \u201cYour daily allowance resets every 24 hours, counted from the time you activated your eSIM.\u201d At 1 Mbps, Airalo says you can still message, browse simple pages, use maps and make lower-quality video calls, while streaming, gaming and big downloads slow down.<\/p>\n

Maya states its limit up front. Every plan has a daily high-speed allowance, the Daily Quota, at up to 4G LTE or 5G where local networks offer it. It resets every 24 hours, data continues at standard speed once the Daily Quota is used, and unused allowance does not carry over. Hotspot is included with every plan, though not promised in every country.<\/p>\n

How do refunds work on an Airalo eSIM?<\/h2>\n

Airalo\u2019s Refund Policy covers services bought directly from Airalo; a third-party purchase is refunded by that third party. A plan you haven\u2019t started is treated differently from one you have: consumers can withdraw within 14 days of purchase, and that right ends once the eSIM is activated (Airalo, Terms of use, July 2026).<\/p>\n

Requests go through the refund button in your account where it shows, or by email or chat. Refunds come back as Airmoney or to the original payment method, which Airalo says can take up to 30 business days. Its terms also say: \u201cYou must have submitted a refund request within 30 days of the issue giving rise to your claim arising.\u201d If you activated a plan and can\u2019t use it because of an Airalo error, Airalo says it will replace it or refund the price in full, at your option.<\/p>\n

Maya has a money-back guarantee when the eSIM can\u2019t be installed or used, on the conditions in its return policy.<\/p>\n

What does an Airalo eSIM cost once a trip crosses borders?<\/h2>\n

Airalo lists plans from around $4.50, priced per country or region, so a trip through several countries means more than one plan or a regional or global pack, each with its own price. Maya\u2019s flat price by trip length stays the same on every trip.<\/p>\n

Airalo\u2019s global Unlimited pack lists $24.00 USD for 3 days and $45.00 USD for 7 days. Maya\u2019s 3-day plan is USD 9.99, the 7-day plan USD 19.99, the 14-day plan USD 27.99 and the 30-day plan USD 49.99. Your home carrier\u2019s roaming pass is the other price to hold beside both: AT&T\u2019s International Day Pass charges $12 per day in 210+ destinations, and you pay only for the days you use (AT&T).<\/p>\n

Every Maya plan is a one-time purchase. Need more days? Buy another plan from the Maya app.<\/p>\n

What happens if you delete an Airalo eSIM or lose your phone?<\/h2>\n

Airalo\u2019s install steps are to scan a QR code or install the profile over Wi-Fi, so the profile should stay on your phone for the whole trip.<\/p>\n

Airalo\u2019s Help Center sets out the iOS QR install as 14 steps:<\/p>\n

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  1. Before installing, make sure that your device supports eSIMs, is carrier-unlocked and has a stable internet connection (preferably Wi-Fi).<\/li>\n
  2. Open the Airalo app.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to My eSIMs and select your eSIM.<\/li>\n
  4. Tap View details.<\/li>\n
  5. Go to the section Ready to use your eSIM?<\/li>\n
  6. Select Install or share.<\/li>\n
  7. Open Settings on your device.<\/li>\n
  8. Tap Cellular (or Mobile Data).<\/li>\n
  9. Tap Add eSIM (or Add Cellular\/Mobile Data Plan).<\/li>\n
  10. Tap Use QR Code.<\/li>\n
  11. Scan or select the saved QR code from your Photos (you can use a printed copy or another device to display it).<\/li>\n
  12. Select Continue. Allow the eSIM to activate if asked. If additional steps appear on your screen, simply follow the instructions shown.<\/li>\n
  13. Wait while the eSIM activates (don\u2019t exit the process; it may take a few minutes).<\/li>\n
  14. Select Done when prompted, then set up your eSIM by following the steps in the \u201cHow to Connect\u201d section.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Where does an Airalo eSIM work, and where does one plan stop?<\/h2>\n

    Airalo lists plans for 200+ locations, but each plan covers only the places it names. A plan bought for one country does not carry to the next, so your route decides how many plans a trip needs.<\/p>\n

    Airalo publishes no cruise plan. Maya\u2019s one plan covers the same 165+ countries on every trip. For cruise lines, 20+ are covered by the Global + Cruise plan, a separate purchase priced at USD 49.99 for 3 days, USD 109.99 for 7 days and USD 299.99 for 30 days. Service in a specific country is not guaranteed and can vary for reasons outside Maya\u2019s control.<\/p>\n

    What should you check before buying any travel eSIM?<\/h2>\n

    Check five things before paying: the countries the plan names, the daily data limit in the company\u2019s own terms, the refund rule, whether a deleted eSIM can be reinstalled and the price for the whole trip length. Each one is a line any company publishes, so read it before the purchase.<\/p>\n