eSIM data plans for nomads

Local + regional + global · 121+ destinations · Data-only · Unlimited data

• ✓ Made by Nord Security (the company behind NordVPN); includes built-in security features
• ✓ One eSIM can hold multiple destination plans; new destinations added via the app
• ✓ Data-only plans from 1 GB up to unlimited for select countries
• ✓ Unlimited hotspot/tethering and 24/7 live chat support stated
• – Plans are data-only: no native calls or SMS (voice/text only via VoIP apps)
• – Global plan covers 121 destinations, fewer than the 200+ marketed for single-country plans
• – Prices and checkout are shown in USD; no native EUR pricing on the pages reviewed

ID registration: No identity verification for the data-only eSIM. The separate optional US phone-number add-on does require in-app identity verification.

Local + regional + global · 147+ destinations · Data-only · Unlimited data

• ✓ Single-country, regional and a 147-country global eSIM
• ✓ Data-only plans, each including a free international phone number via Hushed
• ✓ Unlimited-data plans available (with daily fair-use high-speed allowance)
• ✓ Top-up supported in-app to add data to an existing eSIM
• – eSIMs are data-only; no native voice/SMS on the plan itself
• – 'Unlimited' plans are throttled after a daily high-speed allowance under a fair-use policy
• – Per-country pricing varies widely (e.g. Caribbean/Pacific destinations cost more)

Global · 270+ destinations · Data-only · Unlimited data

• ✓ Coverage advertised for 270+ destinations, mostly unlimited-data plans
• ✓ Unlimited-data model removes the need to track data caps for the plan duration
• ✓ Plans can be renewed/extended from the Holafly customer panel
• ✓ Includes an 'Always On' backup-data benefit across many countries
• – Plans are data-only; no local phone number for calls or SMS (apps like WhatsApp still work)
• – Fair-usage policy may throttle speed if usage exceeds ~90GB in a month
• – Data-sharing/hotspot is limited or capped depending on the destination

Local + regional + global · 200+ destinations · Data-only · Unlimited data

• ✓ Operated by Transatel (NTT); coverage in 200+ destinations via roaming partnerships
• ✓ Single-country, regional and World (global) data-only plans
• ✓ Unlimited plans available (e.g. USA Unlimited US$36/month, World Unlimited US$180/month)
• ✓ In-app top-up/recharge supported without needing Wi-Fi or remaining data
• – Plans are data-only; voice/SMS not included on the data plan
• – 'Unlimited' plans apply a fair-use cap (e.g. USA Unlimited: 60GB full speed, then 2 Mbps)
• – Cheapest World/global plan tier (World 3GB/30 days US$26) is pricier than single-country entry plans

Global · 200+ destinations · Data-only · Data + calls/texts · Unlimited data

• ✓ Coverage advertised for 200+ destinations with local, regional and global eSIMs
• ✓ Offers data-only, data+calls+texts and unlimited-data package types
• ✓ Top-up and auto-renewal supported on existing eSIMs without rebuying
• ✓ App available in many languages with multiple currencies
• – Identity verification required to activate in some destinations
• – Standard plans are fixed-data and expire on a set validity window
• – Calls/texts only included on select packages, not data-only plans

ID registration: Some destinations require identity verification before activation (e.g. Turkey has a dedicated registration step); the help center has a 'When do I need to verify my identity?' article.

Local + regional + global · 123+ destinations · Data-only · Unlimited data

• ✓ Operates in 200+ destinations; Global plan covers 123 countries, plus regional and long-term plans
• ✓ Unlimited daily-data plans offered for select countries, with throttling after the daily allowance
• ✓ Add-on top-ups supported on the same eSIM; hotspot/tethering supported
• ✓ Some plans include a local phone number (varies by plan); prices stated to include taxes upfront
• – Most plans are data-only; native calls/SMS only on plans that include a local number
• – High-speed daily data is capped then throttled on many flexible/unlimited plans
• – Pricing is shown in USD only; no native EUR pricing on the pages reviewed

Local + regional + global · Data-only · Unlimited data

• ✓ Markets one eSIM for 200+ destinations with local, regional and global data plans
• ✓ Offers unlimited data plans including an annual 'Unlim Day Pass' (pay only for days used)
• ✓ Top-up and plan extension supported in-app, plus a 30-day refund policy
• ✓ Personal Hotspot/tethering enabled by default at no extra fee
• – Data-only plans come with no phone number; voice/SMS only via VoIP apps
• – Exact count of fully supported countries is not stated; site cites 200+ 'destinations' incl. regions and cities
• – Full per-plan total prices generally appear in the app/checkout rather than on landing pages

Global · 165+ destinations · Unlimited data

• ✓ Single global eSIM with unlimited data across 165+ countries at one flat rate
• ✓ Four fixed plans: 3-day USD 9.99, 7-day USD 19.99, 14-day USD 27.99, 30-day USD 49.99
• ✓ One-time purchases with no subscription; optional Auto Top-Up at checkout
• ✓ Installed once and reusable for every trip; plans extendable from the app
• – Data-only travel eSIM; no voice/SMS or phone number advertised
• – Requires a carrier-unlocked phone
• – Only fixed-duration unlimited bundles; no smaller pay-per-GB option shown