Updated September 28, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
KnowRoaming US vs m:tel CG
KnowRoaming US
m:tel CG
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | KnowRoaming USReviewVisitVisit | m:tel CGReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $6.50 | €4 |
| Price per GB from | $1.60 | €1 |
| Reference plan prices | USA: 10 GB 30 Days US $22.89, Unlimited 1 Day US $3.50, Unlimited 30 Days US $68.00; Europe: 10 GB 30 Days US $25.50, Unlimited 1 Day US $5.50; Japan: 10 GB 30 Days US $16.00, Unlimited 1 Day US $3.50 | Europe 3 GB/3 days EUR 4, 5 GB/7 days EUR 8, 10 GB/30 days EUR 12, 50 GB/365 days EUR 50; US 3 GB/3 days EUR 5, 5 GB/7 days EUR 9, 10 GB/30 days EUR 13; Western Balkans 10 GB/30 days EUR 10, 15 GB/30 days EUR 15, 100 GB/365 days EUR 40; France 3 GB + 5000 min/7 days EUR 9.90, 10 GB + 5000 min/15 days EUR 19.90; UAE 1 GB/7 days EUR 25; Montenegro 2 GB/1 day EUR 2, 1500 GB/30 days EUR 15; Europe zone excludes Monaco, Belarus, Gibraltar, Iceland, Andorra, Jersey, Faroe Islands |
| Fair use policy | Unlimited plans: 5 GB high-speed data per day, then speed reduced to 500 Kbps, reset every 24 hours | Mtel SUPER TURIST unlimited in Montenegro capped at FUP 3 TB with 20 GB in the WB6 roaming zone (Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia, Kosovo); Mtel Turist 15: 9.92 GB of its 500 GB usable in the WB6 zone |
| 10 GB in Europe | $25.50 | €12 |
| 10 GB in the US | $22.89 | €13 |
| Countries covered | 200 | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Not confirmed | M:tel |
| Seller type | Not confirmed | Carrier |
| 10 GB in Japan | $16 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Unlimited data (Yes), 5G (Yes), Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- m:tel CG scores higher overall: 9.0 vs 8.9.
- Support channels: only m:tel CG offers Email, Phone.
- Features: only m:tel CG offers Carrier plan.
Our verdict on each
KnowRoaming US
KnowRoaming US covers 200 countries and sells both regional and global plans, which suits travelers who want one catalogue across several trips. Entry pricing starts at $6.50, so it is an offer pick rather than a budget one, and unlimited data carries a fair use cap.
m:tel CG
m:tel CG is a carrier eSIM from Montenegro that suits travelers crossing the Western Balkans or heading further afield, listing per GB pricing at €1 with instant activation, top-ups and 5G on the m:tel network. Coverage is split by zone rather than sold as one worldwide allowance.
Score breakdown
| Area | KnowRoaming US | m:tel CG |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8Price per GB from $1.60 sits mid pack, and entry price $6.50 is above lighter tickets. | 9.2HigherEntry pricing starts at €4, under $0.99 and $25, with per GB rates from €1. |
| Offer | 9.1HigherCovers 200 countries across regional and global plans, with unlimited data and instant activation listed. | 9.0 |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.7 |
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | KnowRoaming US | m:tel CG |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 16 of 926 | 250 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 16 of 918 | 257 of 918 |
Sources behind this comparison
KnowRoaming US
- knowroaming.com: 15 facts, checked September 26, 2026
m:tel CG
- mtel.me: 18 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | KnowRoaming US | m:tel CG |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional, Global | Regional, Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation | Unlimited data, 5G, Instant activation, Carrier planCovers more |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Not confirmed | Drustvo za telekomunikacije MTEL d.o.o. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Montenegro |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2007 |
| Support channels | Help centre | Email, Phone, Help centreCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | KnowRoaming US | m:tel CG | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Countries covered | 200highest quarter | Not confirmed | 120 |
| 10 GB in Japan | $16above the median | Not confirmed | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
KnowRoaming US
Pros
- Covers 200 countries, well above the site median
- Offers both regional and global plans through regional and global
- Unlimited data is available, listed under unlimited data, 5g and instant activation
Cons
- Unlimited plans carry a daily high-speed allowance before speed drops
- Support runs on a help centre only
- Entry price $6.50 sits above lighter tickets, eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
m:tel CG
Pros
- Per GB pricing places m:tel CG at 36 of 115 brands on the site
- Entry pricing starts at €4, with reference Europe pricing at €12
- Instant activation and 5G, with plans aimed at both short and long trips
Cons
- Plans run on the m:tel network only, so coverage in each zone follows that one carrier
- Unlimited data in Montenegro sits under a fair use policy that caps roaming in the Western Balkans zone, which covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo
- Coverage is split into zones and the Europe zone leaves out Monaco, Belarus, Gibraltar, Iceland, Andorra, Jersey and the Faroe Islands, while support runs on email, phone and help centre only
Who each suits
KnowRoaming US
Who it suits
- Long trips that cross several countries on a single eSIM
- Travelers who want unlimited data and will accept a fair use cap
- People who want regional and global plans in a single catalogue
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget buyers, since eSIMGo.is starts at $0.99
- Anyone who needs a single market only, where SimToIsrael may fit better
m:tel CG
Who it suits
- Travelers crossing into Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia or Kosovo, where plans are priced in euro
- Readers who want a carrier plan with instant activation and top-ups rather than a marketplace bundle
- People buying one regional trip with a set allowance, since zone pricing starts at €4
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers heading to Israel, where SimToIsrael is the one to compare, starting at $25
- Travelers in Nigeria, where MTN is the local option, starting at NGN 5,000
- Readers who want a marketplace eSIM rather than a carrier plan, where eSIMGo.is is the alternative at $0.99
Current offers
m:tel CG
Current offer
Bonus
Additional data with the first top-up of the Mtel Turist prepaid card: 500 GB extra in Montenegro (plus 10 GB in the WB6 roaming zone for Turist 20 and SUPER TURIST)
First top-up on the Mtel Turist 15 / Turist 20 / SUPER TURIST prepaid card, resources valid 15-45 days
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Bonus
Free Move app access with the first top-up: Free license to access the Move app
With the first top-up of the Mtel Turist prepaid card
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | KnowRoaming US | m:tel CG |
|---|---|---|
| Montenegro | No | Yes |
Questions about each
KnowRoaming US
How much does a KnowRoaming US eSIM cost?+
Plans start at $6.50, and the price per GB from $1.60 sits around the middle of the eSIM market. Reference prices put a USA package at $22.89, Europe at $25.50 and Japan at $16, so regional rates differ widely.
Does KnowRoaming US offer unlimited data plans?+
Unlimited data is available, and it is one of the features listed under unlimited data, 5g and instant activation. Unlimited plans allow a daily high-speed allowance, then speed is reduced until the allowance resets, so heavy streaming will slow down later in each day.
m:tel CG
How much does an m:tel CG travel eSIM cost?+
Plans start at €4, and the cheapest per GB rate is €1. Reference pricing puts a Europe pack at €12 and the matching United States pack at €13, with short-trip bundles priced below that.
Is data really unlimited on an m:tel CG plan?+
Unlimited data is offered, and the reference plan prices show how the tiers differ, starting at €4. The super tourist plan is unlimited in Montenegro, but the fair use policy caps roaming in the Western Balkans zone, which covers Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Serbia and Kosovo.
Other options to compare
KnowRoaming US
m:tel CG