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Simline vs your carrier's roaming plan

Carrier roaming is usually the most expensive way to use data abroad. Here's the math, plus when roaming still makes sense.

Simline
Simline eSIM

Local-grade data prices in 150+ countries. Same network as locals, none of the roaming markup.

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Carrier roaming
Carrier roaming

Convenience: you don't have to install anything. But you pay 5–20x more than a Simline data plan in the same country.

FeatureSimlineCarrier roaming
Typical price per GB abroad$1–$4 / GB$10–$15 / GB
Daily passes (USA → Europe)$2.99 / day equivalent$12 / day
Activation frictionScan QR (~2 min)Zero
SpeedLocal 4G/5GThrottled in many regions
Bill shock riskNone — pre-paidCommon — post-paid
Verdict

Carrier roaming is the easy default, and the most expensive choice you can make. Spend two minutes installing Simline and pocket the difference.

Decide for yourself.

Free to try. Plans for every trip.

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