Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
BetterRoaming vs Jetpac
Jetpac
Higher score in this comparison
BetterRoaming
BetterRoaming vs Jetpac: the differences
| Compare | BetterRoamingReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | JetpacReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 160 | 200Higher |
| Networks | Tampnet | Vodafone, AT&T, SoftBank, Verizon, SK Telecom, KDDI, Telstra |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $5 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reference plan prices | Not confirmed | Europe 5GB USD 16 / 10GB USD 22 / Unlimited 30 days USD 65.99; US 5GB USD 12.99 / 10GB USD 19 / Unlimited 30 days USD 67.99; Japan 5GB USD 10 / 10GB USD 16 / Unlimited 30 days USD 65.99 |
| Fair use policy | Not confirmed | No fair use policy on bought data; unlimited plans give first 3 GB per 24h at standard speed then up to 1 Mbps |
| Seller type | Mvno | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | $22 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $19 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $16 |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Countries covered is higher at Jetpac: 200 vs 160.
- Networks: only BetterRoaming offers Tampnet.
- Networks: only Jetpac offers Vodafone, AT&T, SoftBank.
- Support channels: only Jetpac offers Chat.
- Region: only BetterRoaming offers Regional.
- Features: only BetterRoaming offers Instant activation.
- Features: only Jetpac offers Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
BetterRoaming
BetterRoaming suits travelers who want one app for a trip that mixes regional and global destinations, with unlimited data on watch plans and 5G. Coverage spans 160 countries, and instant activation removes the airport-counter step. Its offer score sits at 7.3.
Jetpac
Jetpac covers 200 countries with unlimited data and hotspot sharing, so it suits multi-country trips that need one global plan to work. Price sits mid-pack: the price per GB is $2 against a €1.50 median, and the cheapest plan is $5.
Score breakdown
| Area | BetterRoaming | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 8.9Price per GB of $2 against a €1.50 median, and the cheapest plan at $5 is mid-pack. |
| Offer | Not confirmed | 9.3Unlimited data, 5G and hotspot sharing together, on a plan covering 200 countries. |
How they place
| Ranking | BetterRoaming | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 508 of 926 | 63 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 512 of 918 | 64 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | BetterRoaming | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | TP GLOBAL OPERATIONS LIMITED | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | BetterRoaming | Jetpac | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $5above the median | $3.97 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $2at the median | $2 |
| Countries covered | 160above the median | 200highest quarter | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | $22highest quarter | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $19highest quarter | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $16above the median | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
BetterRoaming
Pros
- Coverage spans 160 countries, above the regional median of 74
- Unlimited data and instant activation are both available, plus 5G
- Top-ups let you add data without buying a new plan
Cons
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone or live chat listed
- As an MVNO, BetterRoaming has a narrower network list than carrier sellers, showing Tampnet
- Regional and global plans sit side by side, so picking the right one adds a step before you travel
Jetpac
Pros
- Connections come from Vodafone, AT&T and SoftBank, so a handset already on a major carrier usually settles on the local network fast.
- Bought data carries no fair use policy, so the full allowance keeps working at normal speed.
- Top-ups are available, which suits trips that outlast the bought data, and plans suit short trips and longer stays alike.
Cons
- The price per GB of $2 is above the €1.50 median, so heavy data users pay more than the cheaper sellers.
- The cheapest plan, $5, sits above the €2.87 lower end of the market, so a short trip costs more than it needs to.
- Unlimited plans are not uncapped: a fair use policy gives a daily allowance at standard speed, then slower speeds.
Who each suits
BetterRoaming
Who it suits
- Travelers crossing several regions on one trip who value instant activation and unlimited data on watch plans
- Apple Watch owners, where a watch-only eSIM removes the phone-slot juggling on long trips
- UK-based travelers who want help by email and a help centre rather than a call
Who should look elsewhere
- zwitchy, which covers 200 countries, suits trips that push past BetterRoaming's reach
- esimgo-is, which covers 190 countries, suits route-heavy itineraries
- simtoisrael, which covers 1 country and is the pick if Israel is the only destination
Jetpac
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing several borders who want one global plan rather than a separate eSIM per country.
- People who need hotspot sharing and 5G on the same plan, or who would rather not meter their data at all.
- Budgets that plan around a set data allowance, with top-ups available for whatever the trip uses after that.
Who should look elsewhere
- Not for the smallest budgets: eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99.
- Not for travellers who prefer a carrier's own pass priced in local currency, such as MTN at NGN 5,000.
- Not for anyone who needs unlimited data with no fair use limit, because a fair use policy slows speeds after a daily allowance.
Current offers
BetterRoaming
Current offer
Free trial
FREE 7-day trial on Apple Watch For Your Kids plans: 7 days free
All new users receive a 7-day free trial with the initial plan; the payment method is only charged once the 7-day period elapses; cancel by turning off auto-renewal in the account within 7 days; not available to users who previously activated a BetterRoaming Apple Watch plan on the device.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free 100MB test plan for iPad: 100 MB
Free test data plan for iPad cellular eSIM, offered as a try-before-you-buy plan
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
Yearly Apple Watch plan saving up to 54%: Up to 54% versus 12 monthly plans
Saving varies by country of purchase: Spain 54%, Poland 43%, Australia 31%, France, Germany, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom 27%, USA 13%, compared with ordering 12 separate monthly plans.
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Jetpac
Current offer
Discount code
September offer: buy 2 or more packs and get up to 20% off: up to 20% off when buying 2 or more packs
Limited time deal shown on destination product pages; discount scales with pack count
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free WhatsApp, Uber, Grab and Google Maps navigation with Jetpac packs: Free access to WhatsApp, Uber, Grab and Google Maps when data runs out
Purchase with any pack of 3 GB and above
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
SmartDelay complimentary airport lounge access: Free LoungeKey lounge access on qualifying flight delay
Register the flight in the Jetpac Global app up to 24 hours before scheduled departure; qualifying delay only
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | BetterRoaming | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | Yes | No |
| France | Yes | No |
| Germany | Yes | No |
| Netherlands | Yes | No |
| Poland | Yes | No |
| Spain | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | Yes | No |
| United States | Yes | No |
Questions about each
BetterRoaming
How many countries does BetterRoaming cover?+
BetterRoaming covers 160 countries, drawn from both regional and global plans under regional and global. That is well above the regional median of 74. Check the country list against your exact route, since the total does not show which spots are thin.
Does BetterRoaming offer unlimited data?+
Unlimited data is available, mainly through the watch family plans, which also carry 5G and instant activation. Plans outside that range are sold as short trip and long trip short and long trip options. Confirm the fair-use terms for the specific plan, since unlimited does not mean unrestricted everywhere.
Jetpac
How much does a Jetpac eSIM cost?+
Plans start at $5 and the price per GB begins at $2. Europe's larger data tier is $22, the US tier is $19 and Japan is $16. Unlimited plans sit above those prices but spare you from topping up mid-trip.
Is Jetpac's unlimited data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data is offered, but a fair use policy applies. Bought data has no fair use limit at all, while unlimited plans give a set daily allowance at standard speed and then drop to a much lower speed. Heavy streaming after that allowance is spent is where the difference shows.
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