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Use these tables when citing RoamMatch in travel, telecom, creator, or digital-nomad content. The tables are designed to earn real backlinks by making price, hotspot, fair-use, phone-number, and transparency claims easy to verify.

Price per GB by destination CSVUnlimited eSIM fair-use CSVProvider transparency score CSV

Average eSIM Price per GB by Destination

DestinationPlansMedian $/GBNotes
Japan21$2.40Strong fixed-data competition; unlimited plans require fair-use review.
United States24$2.60Network and hotspot rules matter more than headline data size.
Italy18$2.10Europe regional plans can be competitive for multi-country itineraries.
UK17$2.20Check whether the plan includes the full UK route and hotspot.
Spain18$2.00Local and Europe regional plans often overlap.
Australia15$3.40Coverage outside cities should be verified on provider pages.
Germany18$2.30EU roaming-style regional products can fit cross-border trips.
Canada14$3.80Canada prices tend to be higher; check final checkout currency.
South Korea16$2.70High-speed expectations are high; verify throttling terms.

Unlimited eSIM Fair-Use Comparison

ProviderHigh-speed limitHotspotScore
HolaflyNot publicly disclosed on all product pagesAt least 500 MB/day on standard plans62/100
SailyAsia example: 5 GB/day then reduced speedSupported with no separate cap on many plans82/100
GigSkyPlan-specific threshold on unlimited-style offersOfficially supported on compatible devices78/100
AiraloProduct-specific; verify destination pageUsually supported; verify selected plan74/100
NomadNot applicable to fixed-data-only modelPlan and device dependent76/100

Hotspot and Phone-Number Tables

Airalo

Generally permitted

Some unlimited-style plans can differ by destination.

Holafly

Included but commonly capped on standard plans

Daily hotspot allowance can be lower than phone data.

Saily

Supported

Reduced-speed periods affect tethered devices too.

Nomad

Often available

Verify selected destination product and device setup.

GigSky

Officially supported

Plan availability and allowance vary by product type.

Maya Mobile

Generally supported

Verify fair-use and unlimited-plan details before checkout.

Plan typeCallsSMSBest for
Most travel data eSIMsNo carrier voiceNo carrier SMSMaps, messaging apps, email, ride-hailing, and banking over data.
Phone-number eSIMSometimes app-based or limitedVaries by providerTravelers who need a temporary number and accept higher verification work.
Home SIM plus travel eSIMHome line remains availableHome SMS may still arriveBank verification while using cheaper travel data.
Local physical SIMOften includedOften includedLong stays and local administrative needs.

Provider Transparency Score

Saily

82/100

Strengths: Discloses selected throttling examples, security features, and hotspot support.

Gaps: Destination-specific network detail can still require provider verification.

GigSky

78/100

Strengths: Documents hotspot and product categories; MVNO positioning improves evidence clarity.

Gaps: Live pricing needs official checkout verification.

Nomad

76/100

Strengths: Clear fixed-data model, activation window, and no-overage behavior.

Gaps: Network detail varies by destination product.

Airalo

74/100

Strengths: Broad catalog and frequent network disclosure on product pages.

Gaps: Terms, prices, and unlimited-style limits differ by destination.

Holafly

62/100

Strengths: Simple duration-based unlimited-style offer and broad coverage.

Gaps: Fair-use and throttling thresholds are not always publicly precise.

How to cite RoamMatch

Suggested citation: RoamMatch, Travel eSIM Data Tables 2026, accessed at https://www.roammatch.org/press-data. Please link to the original table or the relevant research page.

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