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Airalo

Travelers who want one app that covers almost anywhere

Top-up

The largest travel-eSIM marketplace, with local, regional and global data plans across 200+ destinations and easy in-app top-up.

Huge destination catalogue (200+)
In-app top-up and usage alerts
Local, regional and global plans in one app

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BNESIM

Travelers who also want calls and SMS, not just data

Top-up Voice & SMS

A long-running global eSIM and telecom brand covering 200+ countries that, unusually, offers voice and SMS alongside data plans.

Voice and SMS options beyond data
Very wide coverage (200+)
Wallet credit and virtual numbers

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Holafly

Heavy data users who want unlimited plans without metering

Unlimited

A Spain-based eSIM known for unlimited-data travel plans across 190+ destinations, with 24/7 support and flat daily pricing.

Unlimited-data plans in many destinations
Flat daily pricing is easy to budget
24/7 customer support

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