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Airalo vs Ubigi Europe Unlimited eSIM (2026)

On official pages fetched November 10, 2026, Airalo’s Europe unlimited plans ran from $11.50 for 3 days to $71.00 for 30 days, covering 41 countries, with a written 3 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps fair-use rule. Ubigi’s official one-off Europe unlimited 30-day plan was $62, with 60 GB of full-speed data then 2 Mbps, stated data sharing, Smartstart activation on arrival, and expiry if the plan is not activated within six months. The eSIM is described as reusable in 200+ destinations and as a data-only service.

By PickedTravel Editorial TeamLast updated Pricing checked Nov 10, 2026

How this page was made: this is a research-based comparison built from official pricing pages, plan or policy wording, and product documentation. We haven’t tested these products or policies ourselves, and we don’t invent scores. Our methodology.

Quick answer

Choose Airalo for a 7-day unlimited plan at $27 or 15 days at $49, on 41 countries, with a written 3 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps rule. Choose Ubigi’s 30-day Europe unlimited plan at $62 for 60 GB full speed then 2 Mbps, stated data sharing, a six-month activation window, and a reusable eSIM in 200+ destinations.

Last updated Pricing checked Nov 10, 2026

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Key facts at a glance

Key facts (prices checked Nov 10, 2026)
AiraloUbigi
Official unlimited prices we can cite3 days $11.50; 5 days $19.50; 7 days $27.00; 10 days $35.00; 15 days $49.00; 30 days $71.00One-off Europe unlimited, 30 days, US$62. We did not isolate a clearly labeled Europe monthly price on the rates index, so we are not citing one.
Destinations41 countries and networksThe 30-day page lists partner networks across a long set of European destinations, including territories such as Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. We are not publishing a counted total from a partial list. The same page says the eSIM is reusable in 200+ destinations.
What “unlimited” means, as writtenOfficial Fair Use Policy: packages “don’t have a fixed total data cap.” After more than 3 GB in a 24-hour period, speed is slowed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day, then restored when the daily allowance resets from the activation time, unless the package lists a different threshold.Official fair-use detail on the 30-day page: 60 GB of full-speed data, then optimized to 2 Mbps for the rest of the plan. Ubigi says that remaining speed is intended for messaging, email, maps and light browsing.
Hotspot / data sharingFair-use policy: personal hotspot allowed, with no stated cap on the number of devices; tethering counts toward the daily 3 GB high-speed threshold. Commercial resale is not permitted.The 30-day page states “Data sharing allowed.” It does not publish a device-count cap or a separate hotspot gigabyte cap on the section we fetched.
Activation and reuseInstall in advance; connect in the coverage area. Top-ups and renewals are described in Airalo’s help text.Smartstart: the data plan activates upon arrival in a covered destination. If the plan is not activated within six months of purchase, it expires automatically. Prepaid, no extra fees or roaming charges as written. Recharge in the app without Wi-Fi or remaining data credits. The eSIM is reusable in 200+ destinations.

We compared Airalo’s official Europe eSIM page and unlimited fair-use policy with Ubigi’s official Europe unlimited 30-day plan and its rates-and-coverage overview, plus Apple’s eSIM setup page, all fetched November 10, 2026. We have not run speed tests, and we do not invent scores. This is not personalized advice. Ubigi’s broader plan index also describes monthly plans that can be cancelled after three months; we did not isolate a clearly labeled Europe monthly checkout price on that index, so we are not stating one. Confirm the live plan, destination list, and that your phone is unlocked and eSIM-compatible before you buy.

See also Airalo vs Saily, Airalo vs Holafly, Airalo vs Nomad, and unlimited eSIM fair use explained.

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Airalo vs Ubigi: side-by-side

Airalo vs Ubigi Europe unlimited plans (official pages, November 10, 2026)
Airalo EuropeUbigi Europe (30-day one-off, unless noted)
Official unlimited prices we can cite3 days $11.50; 5 days $19.50; 7 days $27.00; 10 days $35.00; 15 days $49.00; 30 days $71.00One-off Europe unlimited, 30 days, US$62. We did not isolate a clearly labeled Europe monthly price on the rates index, so we are not citing one.
Destinations41 countries and networksThe 30-day page lists partner networks across a long set of European destinations, including territories such as Gibraltar, Guernsey, Jersey and the Isle of Man. We are not publishing a counted total from a partial list. The same page says the eSIM is reusable in 200+ destinations.
What “unlimited” means, as writtenOfficial Fair Use Policy: packages “don’t have a fixed total data cap.” After more than 3 GB in a 24-hour period, speed is slowed to 1 Mbps for the rest of that day, then restored when the daily allowance resets from the activation time, unless the package lists a different threshold.Official fair-use detail on the 30-day page: 60 GB of full-speed data, then optimized to 2 Mbps for the rest of the plan. Ubigi says that remaining speed is intended for messaging, email, maps and light browsing.
Hotspot / data sharingFair-use policy: personal hotspot allowed, with no stated cap on the number of devices; tethering counts toward the daily 3 GB high-speed threshold. Commercial resale is not permitted.The 30-day page states “Data sharing allowed.” It does not publish a device-count cap or a separate hotspot gigabyte cap on the section we fetched.
Activation and reuseInstall in advance; connect in the coverage area. Top-ups and renewals are described in Airalo’s help text.Smartstart: the data plan activates upon arrival in a covered destination. If the plan is not activated within six months of purchase, it expires automatically. Prepaid, no extra fees or roaming charges as written. Recharge in the app without Wi-Fi or remaining data credits. The eSIM is reusable in 200+ destinations.
Calls and SMSThe Europe page is sold as a data package. Confirm checkout if you need a number.Officially a data-only service. Ubigi says you can use messaging apps such as WhatsApp, Skype, Viber, Telegram, WeChat, LINE and Facebook Messenger, and that you can keep your physical SIM in the phone.

What are the pros and cons?

Airalo: pros

  • A full official ladder of shorter unlimited terms, including 7 days at $27 and 15 days at $49, for 41 countries
  • A written daily fair-use rule (3 GB, then 1 Mbps) so you know what “unlimited” means each day
  • Official personal-hotspot language with no device-count cap in the fair-use policy

Airalo: cons

  • The official 30-day unlimited price of $71 is higher than Ubigi’s official 30-day plan at $62
  • The daily 3 GB high-speed cap is tighter than Ubigi’s 60 GB full-speed bucket on the 30-day plan
  • We did not fetch Airalo’s refund terms for this page
  • We have not speed-tested Airalo

Ubigi: pros

  • Official 30-day Europe unlimited plan at $62, with 60 GB full speed then 2 Mbps
  • Stated data sharing, a six-month activation window, and a reusable eSIM in 200+ destinations
  • Smartstart activation on arrival, plus in-app top-up without leftover data or Wi-Fi

Ubigi: cons

  • We could not cite a clearly priced 7- or 15-day Europe unlimited tier from the pages we fetched
  • After 60 GB, the official slowed speed is 2 Mbps for the rest of the 30-day plan, not a daily reset
  • Data-only: no traditional voice or SMS on a local number
  • We have not speed-tested Ubigi

Which should you choose: Airalo or Ubigi?

These official unlimited plans are priced on different clocks. Airalo’s Europe page sold a 7-day unlimited plan at $27 and a 15-day plan at $49, on a 41-country list, with a written 3 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps rule that resets from activation time. Ubigi’s official one-off 30-day Europe unlimited plan was $62 — $9 under Airalo’s official 30-day price of $71 — with 60 GB of full-speed data then 2 Mbps, stated data sharing, a six-month activation window, and a reusable eSIM in 200+ destinations. If your trip is a week or two, Airalo’s shorter official terms are the comparison you can actually price. If you need a full month, Ubigi’s 30-day page is the cheaper official unlimited sticker we could cite, with a very different fair-use shape (a 60 GB bucket, not a daily 3 GB cap). We have not tested either network.

Choose Airalo if…

  • You want a priced 7-day ($27) or 15-day ($49) Europe unlimited plan and the official 41-country list
  • A written daily 3 GB then 1 Mbps rule, with a reset every 24 hours, is an acceptable trade
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Choose Ubigi if…

  • You want a 30-day Europe unlimited plan and prefer Ubigi’s official $62 price and 60 GB full-speed bucket
  • Stated data sharing, a six-month activation window, or a reusable eSIM in 200+ destinations matters more than a short 7- or 15-day official price
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A daily 3 GB cap is not a 60 GB bucket

Both brands use the word “unlimited.” The written rules are not the same. Airalo’s official fair-use policy slows you to 1 Mbps after more than 3 GB in a 24-hour period, then restores high speed when that day resets from the time you activated the eSIM. Ubigi’s official 30-day page gives 60 GB of full-speed data for the life of the plan, then 2 Mbps for whatever time remains. A heavy day can hit Airalo’s daily cap well before 60 GB; a heavy month can spend Ubigi’s 60 GB bucket and stay at 2 Mbps until day 30, with no daily reset described on that page. We have not measured how often either threshold shows up in real use.

Ubigi’s rates-and-coverage overview also describes monthly plans that renew each month, with cancellation possible after three months, and annual plans paid upfront. Because we could not isolate a clearly labeled Europe monthly checkout price from that index, we are not comparing a $49-style monthly figure from search results with Airalo’s one-off prices.

Who should skip this?

  • Travelers whose phone is locked or not eSIM-capable. Apple’s official list starts at iPhone XS, XS Max and XR.
  • People who need traditional calls and SMS on a local number. Ubigi is officially data-only. Airalo’s Europe page is sold as a data package.
  • Shoppers deciding between Airalo and Saily, Holafly, or Nomad. Use those comparisons, or best eSIM for Europe.
  • Anyone looking for a scored speed winner. We have not tested these networks.

Frequently asked questions

Is Ubigi cheaper than Airalo for a month in Europe?
On the official 30-day unlimited prices we fetched November 10, 2026, yes: Ubigi’s one-off Europe unlimited plan was $62, and Airalo’s 30-day unlimited plan was $71. The fair-use rules are different — 60 GB then 2 Mbps on Ubigi, versus 3 GB per day then 1 Mbps on Airalo — so the cheaper sticker is not a speed guarantee.
Which plan is better for a one-week trip?
Airalo officially sells a 7-day Europe unlimited plan at $27, and a 15-day plan at $49. We could not cite a clearly priced 7- or 15-day Ubigi Europe unlimited tier from the pages we fetched, so we are not inventing one.
Can I share data with another device?
Airalo’s official fair-use policy allows a personal hotspot with no stated device-count cap, and counts that traffic toward the daily 3 GB high-speed threshold. Ubigi’s official 30-day page states “Data sharing allowed,” without a device-count or hotspot gigabyte cap on the section we fetched.
How long can I wait to activate a Ubigi plan?
The official 30-day page says Smartstart begins the plan when you arrive in a covered destination, and that the plan expires automatically if it is not activated within six months of purchase.
Does Ubigi include a phone number?
No. Ubigi describes the service as data-only and points you to messaging apps for calls and texts. You can keep your regular SIM in the phone.

Sources

Pricing and plan details were checked on the official pages below as of Nov 10, 2026. Vendors change prices, credits and plan names often, and some show regional pricing at checkout, so confirm on the vendor’s site before you buy.

  1. Airalo: Europe eSIMs official page — unlimited prices from $11.50 / 3 days to $71 / 30 days, 41 countries (fetched Nov 10, 2026) (airalo.com)
  2. Airalo: Unlimited Data Plans Fair Use Policy — 3 GB/day then 1 Mbps; activation-time reset; hotspot rules (fetched Nov 10, 2026) (airalo.com)
  3. Ubigi: eSIM Europe Unlimited data 30 days — $62, 60 GB then 2 Mbps, data sharing, Smartstart, six-month expiry, reusable in 200+ destinations (fetched Nov 10, 2026) (cellulardata.ubigi.com)
  4. Ubigi: rates and coverage overview — monthly plans may be cancelled after 3 months; 200+ destinations (fetched Nov 10, 2026) (cellulardata.ubigi.com)
  5. Apple Support: Set up eSIM on iPhone — iPhone XS, XS Max, XR or later (published Oct 22, 2026; fetched Nov 10, 2026) (support.apple.com)
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What “Unlimited” eSIM Plans Actually Allow (2026)

“Unlimited” on a travel eSIM is usually a daily high-speed allowance, then a slower speed, not uncapped 5G. Official Airalo policy is 3 GB per 24 hours, then 1 Mbps, resetting from the time you activated the eSIM. Official Saily policy is 5 GB of high-speed data per 24 hours, then about 1 Mbps. Official Holafly language describes operator fair-use slowdowns, generally lasting no more than one day, without a daily gigabyte figure. Read the live plan details before you buy. This is not a speed test.

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Airalo vs Saily eSIM (2026)

On official pages fetched November 10, 2026, Airalo’s 7-day Europe unlimited plan listed at $27, with a written 3 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps fair-use rule and 41 countries. Saily’s Europe page listed a 1 GB / 7-day fixed plan at $4.99 and a 15-day unlimited plan at $49.99, covering 35 countries. Saily’s unlimited-data FAQ says regional unlimited plans get 5 GB of high-speed data per 24 hours, then 1 Mbps — a higher daily allowance than Airalo’s default 3 GB, if that FAQ figure is the one on the plan you buy.

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Airalo vs Holafly eSIM (2026)

For a 7-day Europe trip, official list prices were almost the same on November 10, 2026: Airalo $27, Holafly $27.50. The useful split is policy, not a dollar or two. Airalo’s written fair-use rule is 3 GB of high-speed data per 24 hours, then 1 Mbps, with no tethering cap in that policy. Holafly’s Europe plan lists 1 GB of hotspot data per day, a 6-month refund window, and operator fair-use slowdowns generally lasting no more than one day.

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Airalo vs Nomad eSIM (2026)

Airalo’s official 7-day Europe unlimited plan listed at $27 on November 10, 2026, for 41 countries, with a written 3 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps fair-use rule. Nomad’s official Europe page listed fixed-data plans, including 1 GB / 7 days at $7 and 20 GB / 30 days at $29, on a table shown with a 36-destination label that includes Turkey. Nomad supports tethering on most plans and offers a 30-day refund window for unused, unactivated plans — and lists unlimited plans as non-refundable.

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Saily vs Nomad Europe eSIM (2026)

On official Europe pages fetched November 10, 2026, Saily listed 1 GB / 7 days at $4.99, 10 GB / 30 days at $35.99, and a 15-day unlimited plan at $49.99, with 35 countries, a 180-day activation window, and a written 5 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps unlimited rule. Nomad listed 1 GB / 7 days at $7, 10 GB / 30 days at $25, and 20 GB / 30 days at $29, with a 35- or 36-destination option (the 36-country list includes Turkey), a 60-day activation window, and a 30-day unused-refund policy that calls unlimited plans non-refundable. Nomad’s unlimited section did not include prices in our fetch.

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The Best eSIM for a Europe Trip

If you want a clearly priced 7-day unlimited plan, Airalo listed $27 for 41 countries on November 10, 2026, with a written 3 GB-per-day then 1 Mbps fair-use rule. Holafly’s 7-day Europe plan listed at $27.50, with a 6-month refund window and a 1 GB-per-day hotspot cap. If you can use a fixed allowance, Saily’s 1 GB / 7-day plan was $4.99, and Nomad’s 20 GB / 30-day plan was $29.