Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Instabridge vs Jetpac
Jetpac
Higher score in this comparison
Instabridge
Instabridge vs Jetpac: the differences
| Compare | InstabridgeReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | JetpacReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €2.50 | $5 |
| Countries covered | 114 | 200Higher |
| Unlimited data | No | YesHas it |
| Hotspot sharing | No | YesHas it |
| Reference plan prices | Global 10 GB 61 EUR; Europe 10 GB 19 EUR; Japan 10 GB 19 EUR; US 10 GB 15 EUR; Latvia 10 GB 17 EUR | 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 | Unlimited plan includes 50 GB full-speed data, then throttled to 256 Kbps; general post-allowance throttling to 128 Kbps | No fair use policy on bought data; unlimited plans give first 3 GB per 24h at standard speed then up to 1 Mbps |
| Networks | Third party partner networks | Vodafone, AT&T, SoftBank, Verizon, SK Telecom, KDDI, Telstra |
| 10 GB in Europe | €19 | $22 |
| 10 GB in the US | €15 | $19 |
| 10 GB in Japan | €19 | $16 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $2 |
| 5G | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seller type | Mvno | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- Jetpac scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.8.
- Countries covered is higher at Jetpac: 200 vs 114.
- Unlimited data: only Jetpac.
- Hotspot sharing: only Jetpac.
- Networks: only Instabridge offers Third party partner networks.
- Networks: only Jetpac offers Vodafone, AT&T, SoftBank.
- Support channels: only Jetpac offers Help centre.
- Region: only Instabridge offers Regional.
- Features: only Instabridge offers Carrier plan.
- Features: only Jetpac offers Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
Instabridge
Instabridge suits short trips and long trips that want a single carrier plan covering regional and global destinations. Coverage spans 114 countries on third party partner networks, and a fair use policy slows data once an allowance is spent, with no hotspot sharing.
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 | Instabridge | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry price of €2.50 sits under the €5 site median, with €19 regional bundles. | 8.9Price per GB of $2 against a €1.50 median, and the cheapest plan at $5 is mid-pack. |
| Offer | 8.6A carrier plan with regional and global options covers 114 countries on third party partner networks, and top-ups are available. | 9.3HigherUnlimited data, 5G and hotspot sharing together, on a plan covering 200 countries. |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Instabridge | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 365 of 926 | 63 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 371 of 918 | 64 of 918 |
What we checked
Instabridge
- instabridge.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- store.instabridge.com: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Jetpac
- jetpacglobal.com: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Instabridge | Jetpac |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, GlobalCovers more | Global |
| Features | Carrier plan | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Instabridge Sweden AB | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Sweden | Singapore |
| Support channels | Email, Chat | Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Instabridge | Jetpac | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $2at the median | $2 |
| Countries covered | 114below the median | 200highest quarter | 120 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Instabridge
Pros
- Covers 114 countries and offers regional and global plans, so a multi-country trip stays with the same provider.
- Top-ups are available, so a long trip can add data without starting a new plan.
- Support reaches you on email and chat, by email and live chat.
Cons
- Hotspot sharing is not available, so a phone cannot pass its connection to a laptop.
- Unlimited data is not offered; a fair use policy caps full-speed data and throttles harder once a plan allowance is used.
- Support runs on email and chat only, so a phone call is not an option.
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
Instabridge
Who it suits
- Travellers crossing borders who want regional and global plans from a single provider.
- People whose route fits inside 114 countries rather than a worldwide list.
- Long trips where top-ups will do more work than a fresh plan.
Who should look elsewhere
- Zwitchy, which covers 200 countries, if the widest country list is the priority.
- eSIMGo.is, listed from $0.99, if the lowest starting price drives the choice.
- SimToIsrael, listed from $25, if you want an operator outside the Sweden-based model here.
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
Instabridge
Current offer
First period offer
Free Monthly Plan - US mainland only: 1 GB of mobile data plus voice minutes and SMS for the first month
First month only; after the first month the allowance renews with voice minutes and SMS only and 1 GB booster data can be purchased
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Free trial
Free Trial of United States Primary Provider Services: 7 days or 1 GB of trial data, plus 500 voice minutes and 500 SMS
Only new users in the US mainland, once per user; trial ends on earlier of 1 GB consumed or 7 days; converts automatically to a paid subscription unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the trial end
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
Questions about each
Instabridge
What does Instabridge cost, and what is the price per GB?+
Entry plans start at €2.50, with set regional bundles at €19 for Europe, €19 for Japan and €15 for the United States. Data comes as a bundle allowance rather than a per GB rate, so use €1.50, the site median for price per GB, as the yardstick when weighing the allowance against the price.
How many countries can a single plan cover?+
Instabridge covers 114 countries, sold as regional and global plans. A regional bundle suits a trip that stays inside a few markets, while the global plan spreads across the full list. Coverage is listed per country, so checking your route against that list before buying is worthwhile.
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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