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Country-by-country eSIM prices pulled from the providers' own sites, plus a plain comparison of insurance built for people who live on the road.
Where are you headed?
Each guide lists Airalo and Holafly plans for that country with the price on the day we checked, how unlimited plans are throttled, and which networks they use.
Moving to Ecuador? Our sister site Living in Cuenca covers life there in depth.
Airalo vs Holafly
Per-gigabyte plans or unlimited days? The trade-offs, with prices from three destinations.
Read the guideSafetyWing vs Genki vs World Nomads
What each policy type covers, how home-country cover works, and what to read before you buy.
Read the guideDoes my phone support eSIM?
Two checks that take a minute: eSIM support and whether your phone is carrier-unlocked.
Read the guideShort travel tips, on video
Quick, practical clips for people who spend a lot of time in airports. New videos are added to the channel as we make them.
Not sure your phone can take an eSIM?
Check eSIM support and carrier lock before you pay for a plan.
Common questions
What is a travel eSIM?
A digital SIM you download to your phone instead of inserting a plastic card. Travel eSIMs from providers like Airalo and Holafly give you mobile data in another country, usually without a local phone number.
Is a fixed-data plan or an unlimited plan better for a long stay?
It depends on how much you use. Fixed plans are cheaper per day if you mostly use Wi-Fi. Unlimited plans cost more but you don't track usage; read the fair-usage and hotspot limits first, because both providers slow or cap some use.
Do you rank providers or take payment for placement?
No. We describe each provider from its own published plan details and show the date we checked. See our disclosure and editorial policy.