Why Daily Roaming Plans Are So Expensive:

Our relationship with mobile network providers has been a one way street. The reality is that we need our mobile devices for the ability to call, send text messages, and send/receive data.

1. Your Home network versus new networks

• When traveling abroad, you are using data roaming and operating as a guest outside of your home network
• Your home network provider doesn't control the rates of the new network you're connecting to
• As a result, you are charged a higher premium for call, text, and data services

2. No incentives for affordability when traveling abroad

• Your local provider offers daily roaming rates that are typically 10 times higher than your standard plan
• You have no bargaining power and have to take whatever option the new network gives you

3. No transparency in pricing

• The cost structure for roaming is arbitrarily set by both your home provider and the new network you're visiting
• There is no reason for call, text, or data to be charged by the minute, character, or day
• Roaming rates will also differ by each network

4. Short trips mean no leverage

• Telecom providers can charge higher rates because you need their services for a short time and they know it
• There is no good reason to pay 10 times more on a roaming plan for the same services you can get locally at a fraction of the cost

5. Complicated arrangements

• Your roaming options may be reasonable or astronomical, and you have very little control over them
• If your home provider has established carrier relations with the country you're visiting, at best you'll only have to pay a reasonable premium
• If you accidentally connect to a network not covered by your provider's roaming pass, it can cost you hundreds to thousands of dollars extra

How to avoid roaming charges:

• Download an eSIM from eSimselect and pay exactly for what you need with transparent costs
• Our eSIMs are supported by over 190 countries and regions and are prepaid plans that are supported by corresponding local networks
• You can download your plan with a QR code and avoid roaming costs
• Avoid the hassle and high costs of roaming and try your first eSIM today!