AI
Airalo
Travel eSIM200+ destinations
- Europe: 5 GB for 30 days, $19.50
- Japan: 5 GB for 30 days, $11
- Some Mexico plans include calls and texts
$11from, 5 GB
One-time price, no subscription
eSIM & travel
Stay connected abroad without the roaming bill
Carrier day passes are easy but expensive. A travel eSIM or a plan with included international data can cut the cost of a trip by more than half.
SA
Saily
Travel eSIMSecurity features
- Europe: 3 GB for 30 days, $12.49
- Mexico: 5 GB for 30 days, $16.99
- Japan: 10 GB for 30 days, $17.99
$10.99from, 5 GB
One-time price, no subscription
GF
Google Fi Unlimited Premium
T-Mobile networkPhone plan
- Data in 200+ destinations included
- 100 GB high-speed data
- Best for frequent travelers
$65/mo
+ taxes & fees, 1 line
TM
T-Mobile Experience Beyond 2.0
T-Mobile networkPhone plan
- 15 GB high-speed data in 215+ countries
- 30 GB in Mexico and Canada
- Satellite texting, in-flight Wi-Fi
$100/mo
With AutoPay, + taxes & fees, 1 line
Carrier travel passes
| Carrier | Pass | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verizon | TravelPass | $12/day | 5 GB high-speed per day in 210+ destinations; $6/day in Mexico and Canada if your plan does not include them |
| AT&T | International Day Pass | $12/day | First line $12, extra lines $6; at most 10 daily fees per line per bill |
| T-Mobile | International Pass | $10 to $75 | 1 day with 2 GB ($10), 10 days with 15 GB ($50), 30 days with 30 GB ($75) |
| Google Fi | Flexible plan | $10/GB | Same price per GB abroad as at home, in 200+ destinations |
Sources: Verizon, AT&T, T-Mobile and Google Fi travel pages; Airalo and Saily price lists via airalo.com, saily.com and eSIMDB, checked October 21, 2026.
Which option fits your trip
A weekend or a short business trip: a carrier day pass is simple and fine for one or two days. Beyond that, a travel eSIM is cheaper.
A week or two of vacation: a 5 to 10 GB travel eSIM covers maps, messages and social media for most people. Keep your US line on for calls and texts with data roaming off.
Several trips a year: a plan with included international data, such as Google Fi Unlimited Premium or T-Mobile Experience Beyond, can cost less over a year than buying passes or eSIMs each time.
Our full guide compares prices for Europe, Mexico and Japan and explains how to install an eSIM: Best eSIMs for traveling abroad from the US.
Frequently asked questions
Which US plans include international data?
T-Mobile Experience More (5 GB) and Experience Beyond (15 GB), Verizon Unlimited Ultimate (15 GB), AT&T Elite 2.0, Google Fi Unlimited Premium and US Mobile Unlimited Premium include high-speed data abroad. Most other plans charge a daily or weekly pass.
What is cheaper abroad: a day pass or an eSIM?
For trips longer than a couple of days, a travel eSIM is almost always cheaper. A week of Verizon TravelPass costs $84; a 5 GB eSIM for Europe costs around $20.
Do I need an unlocked phone for a travel eSIM?
Yes. Your phone must support eSIM and be unlocked by your carrier. Check with your carrier before you travel.
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