Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
GlobalESIMs vs Redteago
GlobalESIMs
Higher score in this comparison
Redteago
What sets them apart
| Compare | GlobalESIMsReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | RedteagoReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £1.70 | $1.60 |
| Price per GB from | £1.70 | $0.83 |
| Countries covered | 160 to 200 | from 180 |
| Reference plan prices | Europe (Italy) 1GB/7d GBP 1.70, 10GB/30d GBP 8.65; Europe Lite regional from GBP 1.95; Europe+ regional from GBP 2.35; North America regional from GBP 3.80; Japan from GBP 3.05; Mexico from GBP 3.30; Global regional from GBP 11.70 | US 10GB/60 days USD 8.30; global 10GB/365 days USD 55.00 |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited plans: 1GB/day unthrottled, then throttled to 512kbps; 2GB/day unthrottled with 2Mbps throttled on request | Usage restrictions may be imposed on abuse or abnormal data consumption affecting other users |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | £8.65 | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $8.30 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $9.50 |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Top-ups (Yes), Seller type (Mvno).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only GlobalESIMs offers Phone.
- Features: only GlobalESIMs offers 5G.
- Pricing model: only GlobalESIMs offers Budget.
- Pricing model: only Redteago offers Marketplace.
Our verdict on each
GlobalESIMs
GlobalESIMs is a budget MVNO that keeps entry prices low without giving up range, with plans priced from £1.70 and coverage across 160 to 200 countries. It suits short and long trips that want unlimited data and hotspot sharing on one eSIM.
Redteago
Redteago suits travelers who want broad coverage and plenty of data in a single place. It covers from 180 countries, offers unlimited data and hotspot sharing with instant activation, and sells local, regional and global plans for both short trips and longer stays.
Score breakdown
| Area | GlobalESIMs | Redteago |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.3Entry price £1.70 sits close to the site median €5, and price per gig £1.70 is near €1.50. | 9.7HigherCheap on both measures: 28 of 313 on price from, and 25 of 115 on price per GB. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 9.1 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.3 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | GlobalESIMs | Redteago |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 178 of 926 | 191 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 186 of 918 | 198 of 918 |
What we checked
GlobalESIMs
- globalesims.com: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Redteago
- esim.redteago.com: 19 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GlobalESIMs | Redteago |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Local, Regional, Global | Local, Regional, Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more | Unlimited data, Hotspot, Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Budget | Marketplace |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Numbers Telecom Ltd | eSIM Access Limited |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Hong Kong |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2015 |
| Support channels | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more | Email, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GlobalESIMs | Redteago | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 160 to 200highest quarter | from 180above the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | £8.65lowest quarter | Not confirmed | £15.99 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $8.30lowest quarter | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $9.50lowest quarter | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
GlobalESIMs
Pros
- The entry price is £1.70, and a larger Europe allowance is £8.65.
- Coverage spans 160 to 200 countries, with local, regional and global plans to choose from.
- Unlimited data is offered, with a fair use policy that caps unthrottled data each day and throttles speeds after that.
Cons
- The lowest price per gig is £1.70, close to the site average of €1.50.
- Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy that throttles speeds once the daily unthrottled allowance is used.
- Entry price of £1.70 puts it at 52 of 313 brands compared, so the cheapest entry points sit elsewhere on the list.
Redteago
Pros
- Covers from 180 countries, well above the site median of 74
- Unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation all appear under unlimited data, hotspot and instant activation
- Top-ups are available, so a running plan can be topped up mid-trip
Cons
- Unlimited data comes with a fair use policy, where abuse or abnormal data consumption can be restricted
- Support runs on email and help centre only, with no phone or live chat line
- Seller type is listed as mvno, so the network behind a plan can vary by destination
Who each suits
GlobalESIMs
Who it suits
- Travellers on a short trip who want a small eSIM for a city break.
- Long trip planners who need local, regional and global plans plus top-ups.
- Anyone who wants unlimited data and hotspot sharing on a budget provider.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers on the lowest entry price: eSIMGo.is lists $0.99.
- Travellers who want the widest reach on a single provider: Zwitchy covers 200 countries.
- Travellers who only need a single country: SimToIsrael is priced from $25.
Redteago
Who it suits
- Trippers moving across several countries who want everything from a single marketplace
- Data-heavy users who need hotspot sharing for laptops and tablets
- Anyone who wants a low starting price per GB and can top up as they go
Who should look elsewhere
- Travellers who want unlimited data with no fair use conditions, since a fair use policy applies here
- Buyers who need phone or live chat support, since help runs through email and help centre
- Shoppers who want the widest possible map, since Zwitchy covers 200 countries
Questions about each
GlobalESIMs
How much do GlobalESIMs plans cost?+
The entry price is £1.70 and the lowest price per gig is £1.70, while a larger Europe allowance is £8.65. Regional and global plans cost more, so a trip across many countries costs more than a single country plan.
How many countries does coverage reach?+
Coverage runs to 160 to 200 countries. You can buy a local, regional or global plan rather than a single world wide plan, which suits a short city break as well as a multi country route. The site median is 74 countries, well below this range.
Redteago
How much do Redteago eSIMs cost?+
Plans start at $1.60, and the starting price per GB is $0.83. The US plan listed runs at $8.30, while the reference plans include a global option with a much longer validity priced higher. Longer validity costs more than a short regional plan.
How many countries do Redteago eSIMs cover?+
Redteago covers from 180 countries, well above the site median of 74, and sells local, regional and global plans. You can buy a plan for a single stop or a global plan for a multi-country route from the same account.
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