Updated October 18, 2026 · NomadCue Editorial Team
Pelago by Singapore Airlines vs USIMS
Pelago by Singapore Airlines
USIMS
Higher score in this comparison
Pelago by Singapore Airlines vs USIMS: the differences
| Compare | Pelago by Singapore AirlinesReviewVisitVisit | USIMSReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €0.73 | $2 |
| Countries covered | 48 | 120Higher |
| Unlimited data | YesHas it | No |
| Reference plan prices | UK EUR 0.73; Europe EUR 1.25; US EUR 1.17; Japan EUR 2.36; Thailand EUR 0.97; global data top-up EUR 2.09 | US 10GB 10 days $15; France 10GB 10 days $9; UK 10GB 10 days $9; Japan 10GB 10 days $15; Turkey 5GB 10 days $10 |
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $0.90 |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| 5G | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Fair use policy | FUP applies; speed reduced to at least 128 kbps if the data limit is exceeded | Not confirmed |
| Networks | Singtel, StarHub, M1, KDDI, Frewie | Not confirmed |
| Seller type | Marketplace | Not confirmed |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | $9 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $15 |
Same on both: Top-ups (Yes).
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Key differences
- USIMS scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 9.0.
- Countries covered is higher at USIMS: 120 vs 48.
- Unlimited data: only Pelago by Singapore Airlines.
- Region: only Pelago by Singapore Airlines offers Regional.
- Region: only USIMS offers Global.
- Features: only Pelago by Singapore Airlines offers Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot.
Our verdict on each
Pelago by Singapore Airlines
Pelago by Singapore Airlines suits travellers who want a regional eSIM alongside the same trip's trains, ferries and transfers in one basket, with data from €0.73. You give up phone support, and unlimited data still sits under a fair use policy that slows speed past the plan limit.
USIMS
USIMS suits short break travelers and extended stay travelers who want fixed data pricing across broad coverage, with entry pricing at $2 and reach across 120 markets. Support runs through email, chat and help centre, and top ups allow extended use without unlimited data.
Score breakdown
| Area | Pelago by Singapore Airlines | USIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | Not confirmed | 9.4Entry pricing sits at $2 with per GB pricing at $0.90. |
| Offer | 9.4HigherData from €0.73 against a site median of €4.18, with rail, ferry, tour and transfer bookings in the same basket. | 8.9Reach spans 120 markets with global availability and instant activation. |
| Trust | 8.0Named operator Encounters Pte. Ltd. since 2021, with support limited to email, chat and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Where they rank in our lists
| Ranking | Pelago by Singapore Airlines | USIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Travel SIMs and eSIMs | 20 of 926 | 14 of 926 |
| Travel eSIMs | 20 of 918 | 14 of 918 |
If neither fits
Roamable has countries covered at 150, against 48 for Pelago by Singapore Airlines and 120 for USIMS.
Roamable reviewWhere these facts come from
Pelago by Singapore Airlines
- pelago.com: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
USIMS
- usims.com: 12 facts, checked September 29, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Pelago by Singapore Airlines | USIMS |
|---|---|---|
| Region | Regional | Global |
| Features | Unlimited data, 5G, Hotspot, Instant activationCovers more | Instant activation |
| Pricing model | Marketplace | Not confirmed |
| Audience | Short trip, Long trip | Short trip, Long trip |
| Legal entity | Encounters Pte. Ltd. | Not confirmed |
| Headquarters | Singapore | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2021 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Pelago by Singapore Airlines | USIMS | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price per GB from | Not confirmed | $0.90lowest quarter | $2 |
| Countries covered | 48below the median | 120at the median | 120 |
| 10 GB in Europe | Not confirmed | $9lowest quarter | $12 |
| 10 GB in the US | Not confirmed | $15at the median | $15 |
| 10 GB in Japan | Not confirmed | $15at the median | $15 |
Median across 492 listed travel providers.
Pros and cons
Pelago by Singapore Airlines
Pros
- Data plans start at €0.73, well below a site median of €4.18, and listed prices differ by region so a UK or Europe run is cheap.
- unlimited data, 5G and hotspot puts instant activation, unlimited data, hotspot sharing and the newest mobile generation in the same plan, so setup before departure is quick.
- The Europe plan lists 48 countries on Singtel, StarHub and M1, which suits a multi-country rail trip with a known home network.
Cons
- Coverage is regional, and the Europe plan lists 48 countries against a site median of 100, so a trip that leaves the region needs a second provider.
- Unlimited data carries a fair use policy that slows speed once the plan limit is passed, and only 61.6% of the plans compared are unlimited at all.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no telephone line, while 73.5% of the sites compared do offer a phone line.
USIMS
Pros
- Entry pricing at $2 keeps trial costs low versus Simsima at $1.50.
- Per GB pricing at $0.90 supports clear budgeting across reference plans for the US, France, the UK, Japan and Turkey.
- Coverage across 120 markets with global availability suits multi destination trips.
Cons
- Unlimited data is not offered, so heavy streaming travelers may need repeated top ups tied to $0.90.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, without phone help for urgent travel issues.
- Coverage across 120 markets is narrower than some marketplace rivals with wider reach.
Who each suits
Pelago by Singapore Airlines
Who it suits
- Travellers building a rail, ferry and transfer itinerary across a single region who want the eSIM in the same basket.
- Groups that want coverage on a named home network: Singtel, StarHub and M1 are listed, so the carrier is known before departure.
- People booking for short trip and long trip trips who want top-ups and instant activation rather than a counter collection.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone booking flights, hotels or a car alongside the data: Emirates sells flights, hotels, packages, car rental and parking, while tours, transfers and rail stays with rail, ferry, cruise, transfers, tours and lounges.
- Ski trips: Čedok lists ski alongside flights, packages, tours, cruise and rail, a range tours, transfers and rail does not reach.
- Travellers who want a packaged trip with visa help: Intrepid Travel builds on packages, tours, cruise, rail and flights, a different booking model from the tours, transfers and rail range here.
USIMS
Who it suits
- Short break travelers seeking low entry pricing at $2 with instant activation.
- Extended stay travelers needing reach across 120 markets with top ups.
- Budget focused travelers comparing per GB value at $0.90 against co:sim.
Who should look elsewhere
- Travelers seeking unlimited data may prefer GlocalMe for different plan structures, since unlimited data is not offered.
- Travelers wanting phone support may prefer co:sim options, since USIMS support runs on email, chat and help centre only.
Questions about each
Pelago by Singapore Airlines
How much do eSIM plans cost?+
Plans start at €0.73, against a site median starting price of €4.18, and listed prices differ by region with cheaper UK and Europe options plus a global data top-up. For heavy use, the site median of €1.49 per GB is the better yardstick, because a low entry price on a small allowance can still cost more per gigabyte.
Is the data really unlimited?+
Unlimited data plans are offered and listed in unlimited data, 5G and hotspot, but a fair use policy applies: pass the plan limit and speed drops to a floor that keeps messaging working rather than streaming. Treat unlimited here as generous rather than absolute, and pace heavy navigation days, because the throttle is the part that shapes a long trip.
USIMS
What does USIMS data cost?+
USIMS entry pricing sits at $2, while per GB pricing sits at $0.90. Reference plans cover the US, France, the UK, Japan and Turkey with fixed allowances tied to set validity windows. Costs vary by market and allowance, so travelers should match destination and trip length to plan choice.
Which countries does USIMS cover?+
USIMS reaches across 120 markets with global availability. Reference options include the US, France, the UK, Japan and Turkey, which suits multi market itineraries. Travelers headed elsewhere should confirm destination support before purchase, since plan lists vary by market.