Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
4ka vs Epic
4ka
Epic
Higher score in this comparison
Where 4ka and Epic differ
| Compare | 4kaReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | EpicReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €5Lower | €19.99 |
| Countries covered | 18 | 150Higher |
| Reference plan prices | Zone 2 travel passes: 500 MB 5 EUR/7 days, 3 GB 10 EUR/30 days (Europe incl. Switzerland, Serbia, Turkey; Greenland, Canada, USA; Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia). UK/Ukraine/Moldova: Zone 1, roaming at home rates under SLOBODA plans. Mexico: Zone 3, no data pack, 0.025 EUR per MB. Japan/Thailand: Zone 3A, no data pack, 3.0750 EUR per MB. EU: unlimited plan gives 11.39 GB in the EU. | Europe & UK (RLAH Zone): 50GB roaming on Basic EUR 19.99/month, 62GB Standard, 81GB Extra, 142GB Premium; USA, Turkey, Canada, Australia: 1GB international data on Extra EUR 16.99/month, 3GB on Premium EUR 31.99/month; Japan, Mexico, Thailand, China, Australia and other non-RLAH countries: Standard Traveller EUR 6.99/day (200MB, 100 mins to Malta, 100 SMS) or Data Traveller EUR 6.99/day (100MB); beyond bundle data EUR 0.05 per MB |
| Fair use policy | SLOBODA NEKONEČNO for one: unlimited data in Slovakia, of which 11.39 GB in the EU. Shared plan for two to four: 4 GB in Slovakia and the EU; with extra data 18.78 to 33.56 GB in the EU. | Local data unlimited; roaming fair use caps in RLAH Zone & UK: 50GB (Basic), 62GB (Standard), 81GB (Extra), 142GB (Premium); data outside RLAH Zone & UK: 1GB (Extra), 3GB (Premium); extra roaming data at EUR 0.05 per MB; roaming data spend stopped at EUR 59 and EUR 118 including VAT |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €0.40 |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Carrier).
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Key differences
- Epic scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at 4ka: €5 vs €19.99.
- Countries covered is higher at Epic: 150 vs 18.
- Founded is lower at Epic: 1990 vs 2015.
- Region: only 4ka offers Regional.
- Region: only Epic offers Global.
- Features: only 4ka offers Instant activation.
Our verdict on each
4ka
4ka suits Slovak subscribers who want their home plan to roam rather than buying a travel eSIM, and it starts at €5 with coverage across 18 countries. The trade-off is the fair use policy, which caps the EU share of the unlimited data.
Epic
Epic is a Malta-based carrier selling a roaming add-on to its own home network, so it suits travellers who want local data plus roaming on one bill. It covers 150 countries and starts at €19.99, with a €0.40 per GB rate.
Score breakdown
| Area | 4ka | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | 9.0 |
| Offer | 9.0Regional reach of 18 countries with unlimited data in the feature list unlimited data, 5g and instant activation and a fair use policy. | 9.2HigherUnlimited local data with 5G, roaming from €19.99 and €0.40 per GB, but tiered roaming caps and pricing in euros for non-residents. |
| Trust | 8.3 | 9.8Higher |
Availability and regulation
Additional countries for 4ka: 1. Additional countries for Epic: 1.
How they place
| Ranking | 4ka | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 291 of 926 | 167 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 298 of 918 | 175 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 4ka | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more | Unlimited data, 5G, Carrier plan |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | SWAN, a.s. | Epic Communications Limited |
| Headquarters | Slovakia | Malta |
| Founded | 2015 | 1990Lower |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 4ka | Epic | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €5above the median | €19.99highest quarter | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | €0.40lowest quarter | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 18lowest quarter | 150above the median | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
4ka
Pros
- Unlimited data on home networks, with top-ups available for a longer trip.
- Roaming to 18 countries, the UK, Ukraine and Moldova at SLOBODA home rates.
- Support on phone, chat and help centre from a carrier founded in 2015.
Cons
- Coverage is limited to 18 countries, well short of a global eSIM.
- Mexico, Japan and Thailand bill per MB under their own zone rates.
- Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy that caps the EU share.
Epic
Pros
- Local data is unlimited, so the home number keeps working while abroad, with 5G included
- Roaming in the RLAH Zone and the UK runs at €0.40 per GB on monthly add-ons
- Daily traveller bundles cover destinations outside the RLAH Zone and UK
Cons
- Roaming data is capped by tier in the RLAH Zone and the UK, and the included amount outside that zone is small, with extra data billed per MB
- Pricing sits in euros on a Malta carrier plan, so the starting price of €19.99 is above the site median of €5
- Coverage of 150 countries ranks 83 of 303, short of the largest global resellers
Who each suits
4ka
Who it suits
- Slovak subscribers on a home plan who want it to keep working abroad
- Travellers on short trips to Europe, Canada and the USA
- People who prefer a carrier desk reachable by phone, chat and help centre
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone planning a trip outside Europe: Zwitchy covers 200 countries.
- Price-first buyers: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 against 4ka's €5.
- Travellers who want a different price point for a single market: SimToIsrael starts at $25.
Epic
Who it suits
- Malta residents on an Epic home plan who want one bill for local and roaming data
- Travellers heading to Europe and the UK who prefer monthly roaming caps to a daily bundle
- Anyone who wants 5G and unlimited local data to keep running while abroad
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after a standalone plan, since Zwitchy lists 200 countries of coverage while Epic bundles attach to an existing home line
- Travellers whose main destinations sit outside the RLAH Zone and UK, where the included amount is small and per MB charges add up, so SimToIsrael is worth a look for one destination
- Price-first buyers, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99 while Epic's monthly add-ons start higher
Current offers
4ka
Current offer
First period offer
Unlimited plan for two at the price of one: first 30 days
Birthday offer; after the first 30 days the plan automatically stays on SLOBODA NEKONEČNO for one unless another plan is chosen
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Port your number to 4ka: 4 EUR start credit plus 1 GB data in the EU for 30 days
Number port-in to 4ka, no contract
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free 3 GB roaming pack for customers in affected Middle East countries: 3 GB free for 30 days
Activated automatically on 3 March 2026 for all prepaid and postpaid customers located in affected countries; Middle East countries temporarily moved from Zone 3 to Zone 2
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Epic
Current offer
Bonus
Get FREE Beats when joining an Epic Unlimited mobile plan: Free Beats
When joining an Epic Unlimited mobile plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
50% OFF Epic Fibre Internet + FREE Xiaomi Smart Camera: 50% off fibre internet plus free Xiaomi smart camera
50% OFF home fibre internet
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
EUR 100 OFF any iPhone when switching to an Unlimited Mobile Plan: EUR 100 off any iPhone
When switching to an Unlimited Mobile Plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Airpods 4 when joining an Epic Unlimited Mobile Plan: EUR 49.99 (was EUR 169.64)
When joining an Epic Unlimited Mobile Plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Smart Glasses for FREE when you join an Epic Unlimited Mobile Plan: Free smart glasses
When joining an Epic Unlimited Mobile Plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | 4ka | Epic |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | No | Yes |
| Slovakia | Yes | No |
Questions about each
4ka
How much does a 4ka roaming pack cost?+
Roaming packs start at €5, and travel passes are priced by data allowance and the number of days you buy. Coverage runs to Europe including Switzerland, Serbia and Turkey, Greenland, Canada and the USA, and Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. The UK, Ukraine and Moldova roam at home rates under the SLOBODA plans.
Is 4ka data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is listed for home use in Slovakia, and the fair use policy caps how much of it can be used in the EU. Shared plans carry a smaller allowance at home and across the EU, with extra data sold on top. Read that cap before a long EU trip. The roaming map runs to 18 countries.
Epic
How much does Epic roaming cost?+
Monthly roaming add-ons start at €19.99, with a rate of €0.40 per GB. That starting price ranks 281 of 313 on the site, so it sits well above the site median of €5.
Is Epic roaming data really unlimited?+
Local data is unlimited, while roaming data is capped by tier. Allowances differ by tier inside the RLAH Zone and the UK, and outside that zone the included amount is small, with extra data charged per MB.