Global eSIM
Regional · 42 countries
5 GB
15 days
- Network
- Not yet confirmed · 4G/LTE (5G where available)
- Coverage
- 42 countries
- Activation
- Starts on first connection
- Hotspot
- Hotspot allowed
Sample price$20.99
Select planProduct ID: global-5gb-15d
42 countries · one eSIM
Global eSIM
Global eSIM — One Data Plan for Multi-Continent Trips
A travel eSIM for Global starts at $20.99 (sample) for 5 GB. Choose from 3 plans with up to 20 GB, valid 15–30 days. 3 of 3 plans allow hotspot, and on dual-SIM phones your own SIM stays active for calls and texts. Validity starts on first connection, so you can install it before you leave.
- From
- $20.99
- for 5 GB · 15 days (sample)
- Plans
- 3
- data bundles
- Up to
- 20 GB
- valid 15–30 days
- Countries
- 42
- covered by regional plans
- No physical SIMInstall digitally with a QR code or link
- Keep your numberYour home SIM stays on for calls and texts
- Prepaid plansPrice shown up front for each plan
- Hotspot optionsAllowed on 3 of 3 plans listed
Sample plans for development. Prices, data amounts and availability shown here are placeholders, not live offers. Real plans will appear once an eSIM provider is connected.
eSIM for Global
A global travel eSIM can cover dozens of countries across several continents with one installation, so you don't need a new plan at every stop.
Selected · sample data
20 GB · 30 days · $52.99
- 4G/LTE (5G where available)
- Hotspot allowed
- Starts on first connection
Can I buy now and travel later?Yes — this plan's validity starts when it first connects to a network in Global, so you can install it before you leave.
Trip planner
How much data do you need in Global?
Pick your trip length and how you use your phone — we'll estimate your data and filter the plans for you.
Your estimate
~9 GB
For 7 days of moderate use, including a small buffer.
No plan matches exactly — showing the closest options. You may need a top-up or a second plan.
Matching plans
2
From (sample)
$31.99
A rough guide only — actual use depends on your apps and settings.
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Compare all 3 plans
Regional and global plans that cover this route.
- Lowest price
- $20.99
- 5 GB · 15 days
- Best value
- $2.65/GB
- 20 GB · 30 days
- Most data
- 20 GB
- 30 days · $52.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
- 10 GB · $31.99
Calculated from the sample plans listed on this page.
Price per GB
Lower is better value. Unlimited plans aren't shown — they have no fixed allowance.
- Global · 20 GB · 30 daysBest value$2.65
- Global · 10 GB · 30 days$3.20
- Global · 5 GB · 15 days$4.20
Switch the list below to Table to see every value side by side.
Sample data
Global eSIM
Regional · 42 countries
10 GB
30 days
- Network
- Not yet confirmed · 4G/LTE (5G where available)
- Coverage
- 42 countries
- Activation
- Starts on first connection
- Hotspot
- Hotspot allowed
Sample price$31.99
Select planProduct ID: global-10gb-30d
Global eSIM
Regional · 42 countries
20 GB
30 days
- Network
- Not yet confirmed · 4G/LTE (5G where available)
- Coverage
- 42 countries
- Activation
- Starts on first connection
- Hotspot
- Hotspot allowed
Sample price$52.99
Select planProduct ID: global-20gb-30d
Setup
How to get and install the Global eSIM
Three steps, a few minutes. Do the first two at home; switch the eSIM on when you land.
- 1
Choose your plan
Pick the data and number of days that cover your trip. Every plan shows its price, coverage and hotspot terms up front.
- 2
Add the eSIM before you fly
iPhone: Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM › Use QR Code. Android: Settings › Network & internet › SIMs › Add eSIM. Do it at home on Wi-Fi.
- 3
Switch it on when you land
Set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it. Keep roaming off on your home SIM.
Step-by-step for your phone
Exact menu paths for iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel. Names vary slightly by software version.
- Your phone supports eSIMLook for “Add eSIM” in cellular or SIM settings.
- Your phone is carrier-unlockedLocked phones may not accept another provider’s eSIM.
- You have Wi-Fi to installInstalling the profile needs an internet connection.
iPhone
- 1
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
- 2
Open Settings → Cellular (or Mobile Data) → Add eSIM.
- 3
Choose Use QR Code and scan the code from your provider (or use their install link).
- 4
Label the new line, e.g. "Travel".
- 5
On arrival: set the travel line for Cellular Data and turn on Data Roaming for that line if your provider requires it.
Samsung Galaxy
- 1
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
- 2
Open Settings → Connections → SIM manager → Add eSIM.
- 3
Scan the QR code from your provider.
- 4
On arrival: in SIM manager, set the eSIM for Mobile data.
- 5
Turn on Data roaming for the eSIM if required.
Google Pixel
- 1
Connect to reliable Wi-Fi.
- 2
Open Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add SIM.
- 3
Choose to download a SIM and scan the QR code.
- 4
On arrival: set the eSIM as your mobile data SIM.
- 5
Turn on Roaming for the eSIM if required.
Install before you leave for Global, then switch lines after you land. Menu names vary by software version and region.
Compare before you buy
Data Roaming vs Airalo, Holafly, Nomad and Jetpac
How the Global plans on this page compare with four popular travel eSIM brands. Our column uses this page's plans; the others summarise each brand's public website.
| On this pageData Roaming |  Airalo |  Holafly |  Nomad |  Jetpac | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plans | 3 plans, up to 20 GB, from $20.99 (sample) | Data packages (GB) for local, regional and global use; unlimited packages in some destinations | Unlimited data by the day (1–90 days) in 200+ destinations; monthly subscription plans | Local and regional data plans, long-term Global-EX plans; unlimited plans in some destinations | Data packs by destination and region |
| Buy without an app | Web checkout — opens once a provider is connected (sample plans can't be bought yet) | Website or app | Website or app | Web store or app | Website or app |
| Refund | See our refund policy | Requested from your account; expired or fully used eSIMs aren't eligible. “Wrong purchase” and “Plans changed” are refunded as Airmoney credit only | Full refund if not activated, within 6 months of purchase (bought from Holafly directly); activated eSIMs reviewed case by case | Within 30 days; full refund if not installed or activated. Unlimited plans follow a separate policy | No refund once installed, except technical problems (within 30 days). Money-back guarantee on website purchases if your phone isn't compatible or can't connect |
| Hotspot | Allowed on 3 of 3 plans | Allowed if your device and the network support it | Limited to a set GB allowance per destination | Supported; stability can vary by device and network | Allowed |
| Top up the same eSIM | Shown on each plan once a provider is connected | Yes, on rechargeable eSIMs | No — buy a new plan for extra days | Yes, with add-on data plans | Yes — reuse the same eSIM with a new data pack |
| Support | Contact form on this website | 24/7 live chat | 24/7 chat, WhatsApp and email | 24/7 live chat and email | 24/7 via the app or website |
Yes Limited No
Provider details are summarised from each company's own website, checked on 3 October 2026. Terms change, so check the provider's site before you buy. Brand names and logos are trademarks of their owners; Data Roaming isn't affiliated with these companies.
Sources
Airalo
Holafly
Nomad
Jetpac
Not sure you need an eSIM?Compare a travel eSIM with roaming, a local SIM and pocket Wi-Fi in Global.
| On this pageTravel eSIMPlans on this page | Carrier roamingYour current plan | Local SIMBought on arrival | Pocket Wi-FiRented device | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price for Global | From $20.99 (sample), prepaid | Depends on your carrier and plan | Local prices, paid in store | Daily rental fee, often plus a deposit |
| Set up before you travel | Install at home by QR code | Usually nothing to set up | Buy after you land | Book ahead, collect on arrival |
| Keep your number | On dual-SIM phones | Yes | Only on dual-SIM phones | Yes — your phone uses Wi-Fi |
| Hotspot | Allowed on 3 of 3 plans | Depends on your plan | Usually allowed | Built for sharing |
| Needs | eSIM-compatible, unlocked phone | Roaming enabled on your account | Unlocked phone; ID in some countries | Device to carry, charge and return |
Coverage
Coverage in Global
Global eSIMs are designed for round-the-world trips, frequent flyers and digital nomads who cross continents. They trade a higher price per GB for convenience: one profile, one top-up, many countries. Country lists differ between providers, so always confirm every stop on your route.
Global plans usually include the most visited countries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Oceania, plus selected countries in the Middle East and Africa.
Coverage depth varies by country — some may be 4G only or limited to one partner network.
Smaller or less-visited countries are the most likely to be missing from a global list.
Countries commonly covered (42)
- ARArgentina
- AUAustralia
- ATAustria
- BEBelgium
- BRBrazil
- CACanada
- CLChile
- CNChina
- COColombia
- EGEgypt
- FRFrance
- DEGermany
- GRGreece
- HKHong Kong SAR China
- INIndia
- IDIndonesia
- IEIreland
- ITItaly
- JPJapan
- KEKenya
- MYMalaysia
- MXMexico
- MAMorocco
- NLNetherlands
- NZNew Zealand
- PEPeru
- PHPhilippines
- PTPortugal
- QAQatar
- SASaudi Arabia
- SGSingapore
- ZASouth Africa
- KRSouth Korea
- ESSpain
- CHSwitzerland
- TWTaiwan
- THThailand
- TRTürkiye
- AEUnited Arab Emirates
- GBUnited Kingdom
- USUnited States
- VNVietnam
Country lists vary by plan — check each plan's coverage before buying.
Network information
Regional plans connect to a partner network in each covered country. The networks used vary by country and provider.
General reference information. The network a specific eSIM uses is shown on the plan once confirmed by the provider.
What travelers say
4.9 out of 5 from 4 customer reviews
Japan Travel eSIM
I used a travel eSIM during my trip to Japan and it was much easier than relying on international roaming. I activated it before my flight and had mobile data as soon as I arrived.
Sarah M.
International Travel
Having a separate data plan made things much simpler. I could keep my main SIM active for calls while using the travel eSIM for mobile data. No need to change physical SIM cards.
James T.
Data Roaming
Before my trip, I wasn't sure how data roaming charges worked. Using a travel eSIM gave me a separate data option and helped me keep track of my usage while traveling.
Emily R.
Data roaming in Global
Global eSIMs typically connect through roaming agreements in each country, so data roaming must be switched on for the eSIM line.
Websites may show the location of the provider's internet gateway rather than the country you're in.
If your home plan already includes roaming in most of your destinations, a global eSIM may add little value — compare before buying.
Global connectivity tips
- 01
Write down every country on your route, including layover countries where you might leave the airport.
- 02
Check whether the validity period is long enough for your whole trip, or whether top-ups are available.
- 03
For a long stay in one country, a country plan or local SIM may be cheaper than a global plan.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
about the Global eSIM
Is a global eSIM worth it?
It's most useful when you visit several countries on different continents. For one or two countries, country or regional plans are often better value.
Does a global eSIM work in every country?
No. Each plan lists the countries it covers. Always check that every stop on your route is included.
Can I keep my regular number while using a Global eSIM?
On most dual-SIM phones, yes. Keep your regular SIM active for calls and texts, and use the eSIM for data. Turn off data roaming on your regular line to avoid roaming data charges.
When should I install my Global eSIM?
Install it before you travel while you have reliable Wi-Fi, then switch it on after you arrive. Check whether the plan's validity starts at installation or first connection.
More questions? See the full FAQ or contact us.
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