Updated October 14, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Epic vs O!
Epic
Higher score in this comparison
Where Epic and O! differ
| Compare | EpicReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |  O!ReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19.99 | Not confirmed |
| Price per GB from | €0.40 | Not confirmed |
| Countries covered | 150 | Not confirmed |
| Unlimited data | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Reference plan prices | 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 | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Fair use policy | 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 | Not confirmed |
| Top-ups | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Carrier | Not confirmed |
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Epic offers Phone, Help centre.
- Support channels: only O! offers Email, Community.
Our verdict on each
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.
O!
O! is a Kyrgyzstan mobile operator whose support navigation includes an eSIM activation route and the My O! app. The plan catalogue lists one-week and four-week smartphone options; the navigation label alone does not establish who is eligible or whether activation is free.
Score breakdown
| Area | Epic | O! |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0 | Not confirmed |
| Offer | 9.2Unlimited local data with 5G, roaming from €19.99 and €0.40 per GB, but tiered roaming caps and pricing in euros for non-residents. | Not confirmed |
| Trust | 9.8 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Epic | O! |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 167 of 926 | 712 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 175 of 918 | 713 of 918 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Epic | O! |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Global | Not confirmed |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Carrier plan | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Not confirmed |
| Legal entity | Epic Communications Limited | Nurtelecom |
| Headquarters | Malta | Kyrgyzstan |
| Founded | 1990 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Chat, Phone, Help centre | Email, Chat, Community |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Epic | O! | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | €19.99highest quarter | Not confirmed | €4.99 |
| Price per GB from | €0.40lowest quarter | Not confirmed | €1.44 |
| Countries covered | 150above the median | Not confirmed | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
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
O!
Pros
- The plan catalogue includes one-week and four-week smartphone options.
- Support navigation provides an eSIM activation route and My O! app entry.
Who each suits
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
O!
Who it suits
- Kyrgyzstan mobile customers checking O! smartphone plans and support tools.
Current offers
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 | Epic | O! |
|---|---|---|
| Kyrgyzstan | No | Yes |
| Malta | Yes | No |
Questions about each
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.
What happens if I use more roaming data than the plan allows?+
Extra roaming data is billed per MB rather than the headline €0.40 per GB, so overruns are the expensive part of an Epic trip. Spending on roaming data also stops at a fixed ceiling including VAT, meaning service can pause before charges climb further.
Do I need an Epic line to get these plans?+
Yes. These are roaming bundles added to an Epic home plan, starting at €19.99 on the carrier account rather than at checkout like a standalone travel eSIM. Local data on the home line is unlimited, which is the main reason to add roaming rather than replace the line.