Roaming charges by carrier and what an eSIM costs instead.
What your mobile carrier charges for data abroad, from its official price list, with the date we checked it. Next to it: what a prepaid travel eSIM costs for the same trip.
- Charged only when your eSIM is ready
- Install in a tap
- Apple Pay · Google Pay · card


Your carriers in United States
Carriers by country
United Kingdom
Australia
Italy
Japan
Germany
Austria
Switzerland
- Europe, 1 week: from CHF 29.90Swisscom
- 4 data optionsSalt
- Europe, 1 week: from CHF 59.90Sunrise
United States
New Zealand
- Australia, 1 week: from NZ$56.002degrees
Singapore
United Arab Emirates
How we compare
We read the official price list of each carrier and note every data option with its price, data and validity, plus the source and the date we checked it.
The comparison uses about 5 GB for one week: the cheapest official way to get it from the carrier, next to our cheapest plan with at least 5 GB for 7 days. Carrier prices stay in their own currency.
We check every source once a month. If a price list changes, the line shows “Being rechecked” until we have read it again.
Before you travel
- Check whether your plan already includes the destination. Many plans include their home region and charge outside it.
- A travel eSIM runs next to your SIM: keep your number for calls and messages, and turn data roaming off on your SIM.
- Install the eSIM before you leave, so the data works when you land.
Questions and answers
Why do carriers charge for roaming?
Outside the region included in your plan, your carrier pays a partner network for your data and passes the cost on as a daily charge, a pass or a price per MB.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming?
Often, but not always. The tables show both prices for the same amount of data, and where roaming is included in your plan, we say so.
Can I keep my number with a travel eSIM?
Yes. Your SIM stays in the phone for calls and texts, the travel eSIM handles mobile data.
How current are these prices?
Each table shows the date the official source was checked. Older contracts and business plans can have different prices.
Updated 3 Nov 2026 · checked against our live catalogue
Sources: the official price list of each carrier, linked on its page.
Online the moment you land.
Install in a tap · Charged only when your eSIM is ready.