Airalo eSIM Services
Everything Airalo offers — explained clearly and completely
Local eSIM Plans
Local plans provide data connectivity within a single country. They use that country's domestic mobile networks, delivering data at local rates. Available for 190+ countries with allowances from 500 MB to unlimited and validity from 7 to 30 days. Local plans offer the best per-GB value for single-destination travel.
Limitation: Local plans do not function outside the designated country. Border crossings require a separate plan or regional upgrade.
Regional eSIM Plans
Regional plans cover a defined group of countries under a shared data allowance. Airalo's regions include Europe (40+ countries), Asia (20+ countries), Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and the Caribbean. One plan handles all countries in the region — no need to install separate eSIMs per destination.
Critical check: Not every country in a geographic region is included. Verify the specific country list before purchasing.
Global eSIM Plans
Global plans cover 80–130+ countries with a single data pool. Designed for frequent international travellers with unpredictable itineraries. Higher per-GB cost than local/regional but unmatched flexibility.
Airmoney Credits
Airalo's in-app credit system offering 5–10% discount versus card payment. Credits do not expire and work for any plan. Valuable for frequent Airalo users.
Plan Comparison
| Factor | Local | Regional | Global |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost per GB | Lowest | Medium | Highest |
| Countries | 1 | 10–40 | 80–130+ |
| Flexibility | Low | Medium | High |
| Top-up | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Speed | High | Medium | Variable |
| Hotspot | Usually | Usually | Usually |
| SMS | Some | Rare | Rare |
| Calls | No | No | No |
| Validity | 7–30 days | 7–30 days | 7–365 days |
| Best for | Single trip | Multi-country | Nomadic travel |
| Complexity | Simple | Simple | Simple |
Key Exclusions
- All plans are data-only — no voice calls or local phone number.
- Non-refundable once QR code is scanned and installed.
- Validity start varies — purchase date vs first use. Check plan terms.
- Hotspot not universally permitted — verify if tethering is required.
- Fair Use Policy applies to unlimited plans — speed may be throttled.
- Regional plans do not cover every country in a geographic region.
- eSIM profiles cannot be transferred between devices.
- Deleted profiles cannot be reinstalled with the same QR code.
- Remote area coverage may be limited regardless of plan type.
- Network partnerships can change, affecting coverage without notice.