Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Digitel vs Trip.com eSIM
Trip.com eSIM
Digitel
Higher score in this comparison
Where Digitel and Trip.com eSIM differ
| Compare | DigitelReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | Trip.com eSIMReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Reference plan prices | One rate for all destinations: USD 0.00948 per MB (PMVP 0.00817 + IVA 16% 0.00131), 10 GB roaming credit per billing cycle; no per-destination plans; Thailand not in the destination list | Europe $0.08, United States $0.09, Japan $0.09, Thailand $0.11, Turkiye $0.08 |
| 5G | No | YesHas it |
| Fair use policy | 10 GB roaming credit per billing cycle, renewed each cycle; when the 10 GB is used up, data roaming and LDI are suspended until the next cycle; incoming texts are not charged; each roaming top-up is valid 30 days; price USD 0.00948 per MB | Capped daily and total data, 24-hour billing, e.g. 500MB/day up to 50GB or 100GB total |
| Networks | Orange, T Mobile, AT&T, Rogers Communications, Claro, Digicel, Telia, Telenor, TIM, DoCoMo, Softbank, Telcel, Swisscom, SmarTone, Everything Everywhere Limited (EE), Telekom.de, Vodafone free partner list entries: Magenta Telekom, NOS, Polkomtel, Croatian Telecom, ViettelCovers more | SoftBank |
| Seller type | Carrier | Marketplace |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $0.080 |
| Price per GB from | $0 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | from 60 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (No).
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Key differences
- Digitel scores higher overall: 9.5 vs 9.4.
- 5G: only Trip.com eSIM.
- Networks: only Digitel offers Orange, T Mobile, AT&T.
- Support channels: only Digitel offers Email.
- Region: only Digitel offers Global.
- Region: only Trip.com eSIM offers Local, Regional.
- Features: only Digitel offers Carrier plan.
- Features: only Trip.com eSIM offers 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation.
Our verdict on each
Digitel
Digitel is a Venezuelan carrier that sells roaming data on its own network rather than a travel eSIM, and it suits travelers already in the country who want one rate everywhere. Price per GB from reads $0, and each billing cycle brings fresh roaming credit.
Trip.com eSIM
Trip.com eSIM suits short-trip travellers who want a marketplace eSIM bought next to a hotel or flight, with plans from $0.08 and instant activation. The trade-off is the fair use policy: data is capped daily and in total, and unlimited data is not offered on any plan.
Score breakdown
| Area | Digitel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 10.0Price per GB from reads $0, with one rate across all destinations and no per-destination packs. | 10.0Plans start at $0.08, under the €5 site median, with SoftBank networks and capped daily data. |
| Offer | 9.0Higher | 8.8 |
| Trust | 9.5 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Digitel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 104 of 926 | 42 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 113 of 918 | 43 of 918 |
Pick Digitel if, pick Trip.com eSIM if
Pick Digitel if networks matter most.
Pick Trip.com eSIM if 5g matter most.
What we checked
Digitel
- digitel.com.ve: 13 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Trip.com eSIM
- us.trip.com: 12 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- trip.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Digitel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Local, Regional |
| Features | Carrier plan | 5G, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Marketplace |
| Audience | Not confirmed | Short trip |
| Legal entity | Corporacion Digitel, C.A. (RIF J304689713) | Trip.com Travel Singapore Pte. Ltd. |
| Headquarters | Venezuela | Singapore |
| Founded | 1995 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Digitel | Trip.com eSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | Not confirmed | $0.080lowest quarter | $3.97 |
| Price per GB from | $0lowest quarter | Not confirmed | $2 |
| Countries covered | from 60below the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Digitel
Pros
- One rate for every destination, with no per-destination plans, and roaming credit granted per billing cycle.
- Top-ups are available, so credit can be added between billing dates rather than waiting for a reset.
- Coverage reaches from 60 destinations, well above the site median of 74.
Cons
- Unlimited data is no, and once the cycle credit is spent, data roaming and LDI are suspended until the next billing cycle.
- 5G is no, so speed abroad depends on the older network generations carried by the Orange, T Mobile and AT&T partner list.
- Digitel is a carrier running a carrier plan, so a travel eSIM bought before departure is not an option here.
Trip.com eSIM
Pros
- Plans start at $0.08, far below the €5 median across the site
- Local and regional plans on SoftBank, with 5G and instant activation
- Hotspot sharing is supported, so a laptop or tablet can share the connection
Cons
- Data is capped daily and in total under the fair use policy, so heavy streaming is held back
- Unlimited data: not offered on any of the plans
- Narrow network choice, since the listed plans run on SoftBank
Who each suits
Digitel
Who it suits
- Travelers in Venezuela who keep a Digitel line and want one roaming rate across many countries.
- People who prefer a single rate over picking country packs before each trip.
- Long trips where cycle credit renews rather than expiring in one top-up window.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers after a buy-before-you-fly eSIM: Zwitchy covers 200 destinations as one product.
- Trip planners who would rather pick data in advance: eSIMGo.is spans 190 destinations.
- A trip that sits in a single country: SimToIsrael covers 1 country, so roaming breadth adds nothing.
Trip.com eSIM
Who it suits
- Short-trip travellers buying an eSIM alongside a hotel or flight booking
- People who want data active on arrival, without a store visit or a printed voucher
- Travellers who need hotspot sharing for a laptop or tablet
Who should look elsewhere
- Heavy streamers who need unlimited data, where Zwitchy offers unlimited data
- Anyone wanting a global plan for a long multi country trip, where eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Buyers focused on one destination, where SimToIsrael starts at $25
Current offers
Trip.com eSIM
Current offer
Discount code
Limited-time sale on eSIM plans: 50-52% off
Marked 'Limited-time sale' on selected eSIM listings; no code required, sale applied on the product page
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | Digitel | Trip.com eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Venezuela | Yes | No |
Questions about each
Digitel
What does roaming data cost with Digitel?+
One rate covers every destination, with price per GB from at $0. There are no per-destination plans, and usage is metered per megabyte. Roaming credit is granted per billing cycle, and incoming texts are not charged.
Is Digitel roaming data unlimited?+
Unlimited data is no, and the metered rate behind $0 applies to every megabyte. Each billing cycle brings a set amount of roaming credit; once that credit is used, data roaming and LDI are suspended until the next cycle, and the credit does not carry over.
Trip.com eSIM
What do the plans cost?+
Plans start at $0.08, well under the €5 median across the site. Reference prices put Europe and Turkiye at the cheaper end, with the United States, Japan and Thailand a little higher, so regional and single country options cost little. Longer trips and larger allowances cost more.
Is there an unlimited data option?+
No. Unlimited data is not offered on these plans. Usage falls under a fair use policy that caps data both daily and in total, with billing on a rolling day cycle, and the caps differ by plan. Check the daily and total allowance before you buy, since a heavy streaming day can use it up quickly.
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