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Travel eSIM providers offer data in 150-200 countries from $3.00/GB. Google Fi covers 200+ countries at $10/GB after the plan limit. eSIM providers cost less for short trips. Google Fi works better for US residents who want one plan at home and abroad. HelloRoam scores 8.6/10 in our comparison matrix.

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Apple Watch Series 3 and later support eSIM for cellular connectivity. Travel eSIM providers do not support Apple Watch directly. Apple Watch eSIM requires a carrier plan (AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, EE, Vodafone). Number sharing with your iPhone plan costs $5-10/month.

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eSIM not working: 1) enable data roaming in settings, 2) verify your device supports eSIM (iPhone XS or later, most 2020+ Android phones), 3) check carrier coverage in your area, 4) toggle airplane mode on and off, 5) reset network settings. Contact your eSIM provider if activation fails.

All destinations · 2026

eSIM Comparisons for 209+ Countries

Per-country eSIM comparisons with pricing from all five providers. Tap any country to see the full feature matrix, network data, and per-dimension score leaders.

Updated June 2026Prices verified weekly5 providers compared

Global pricing overview

eSIM pricing across 209 destinations

Across 209 destinations, per-GB prices range from $0.29 (Thailand) to $22.52 (Monaco). The median sits at $2.08/GB. That spread means destination matters as much as provider when calculating trip costs. A 5 GB plan in Southeast Asia can cost less than 1 GB in a remote Pacific island nation.

Southeast Asia averages the lowest per-GB rates, with Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia regularly falling below $1.50/GB. Europe sits mid-range: most Western European countries land between $2.00 and $4.00/GB. The Middle East and parts of Africa show the widest price spread, driven by fewer local carrier partners and lower competition among eSIM resellers.

Nomad scores highest on pricing in Southeast Asia and East Asia, where its carrier partnerships deliver per-GB rates other providers cannot match. Holafly's unlimited plans break even at roughly 5 GB per day of actual usage, making them the clear choice for heavy consumers on longer trips. Airalo's regional bundles (Eurolink, Asialink, Discover Global) reduce per-country cost on multi-stop itineraries by consolidating multiple destinations into a single eSIM.

The tables below group destinations by region. Each country links to a per-destination comparison matrix with plan pricing, network operators, speed data, and a provider score breakdown.

eSIM Comparisons for 209+ Countries

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