The fine print, all in one place. We've structured FUP limits, hotspot policies, refund conditions, and activation gotchas across 16 suppliers so you don't have to dig through 16 different Terms of Service.
Data Status: Research-based (last verified 2026-07-31)
Terms compiled from public documentation, FAQs, and Terms of Service. Always verify with the supplier's official terms before purchase. If you spot an inaccuracy, please let us know.
How clearly does each supplier disclose their policies? Higher is better. Score based on FUP disclosure, hotspot clarity, refund clarity, renewal terms, and terms accessibility.
| Supplier | FUP Limit? | Hotspot | Refundable? | Auto-Renew? | Reusable eSIM? | Transparency |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ⚠️ Auto-renews | ✓ Yes | 88 |
| aloSIM | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 7 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 85 |
| Airalo | ⚠️ 1GB/day | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | One-time | 82 |
| Saily | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 78 |
| Nomad | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 75 |
| Yesim | ⚠️ 1GB/day | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 73 |
| Holafly | ⚠️ 3GB/day | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 70 |
| Revo eSIM | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 7 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 70 |
| DrimSim | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 68 |
| OvOsim | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 65 |
| GigSky | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 30 days | ⚠️ Auto-renews | ✓ Yes | 62 |
| AviaeSIM | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | ✓ 14 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 62 |
| RedteaGO | ⚠️ 1GB/day | ✓ Yes | ✓ 30 days | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 60 |
| eSIM.sm | ✓ No FUP | ✓ Yes | Varies | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | 48 |
| SimOptions | Varies | Varies | Varies | ✗ No | One-time | 45 |
| Lyca Mobile | ⚠️ GB/day | Varies | ✗ No | ⚠️ Auto-renews | ✓ Yes | 38 |
"Unlimited" doesn't always mean unlimited. Most suppliers have daily speed caps after which you get throttled.
Can you get your money back if the eSIM doesn't work or you change your plans?
14-day money-back guarantee. Full refund if not satisfied and less than 500MB used.
100% money-back guarantee on unused plans within 7 days.
100% refund for uninstalled/unactivated plans within 14 days.
Full refund if eSIM not installed within 14 days. No refund once installed.
Generally no refunds once purchased. May consider refund if eSIM not installed and within 7 days, but not guaranteed.
Refund available for unused, uninstalled plans within 14 days.
Full refund if not installed. Partial pro-rated refund for partially used plans (case-by-case).
Refund available for unused plans within 7 days.
Refund for unactivated plans within 14 days.
Refund available for unused plans within 14 days.
Refund for unused plans within 30 days. Enterprise customers have custom terms.
Refund available for unused plans within 14 days.
Unactivated plans can be refunded within validity period. Must contact support.
Limited refund information available. Contact support for details.
Refund policy varies by product. Must check each product's specific terms.
eSIM purchases are generally non-refundable. Exceptional cases at company discretion.
When does your plan start? Can you buy now and activate later?
| Supplier | Starts When | Activation Window | Delayable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maya Mobile | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| aloSIM | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| Airalo | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| Saily | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| Nomad | On first use / connection | 60 days | ✓ Yes |
| Yesim | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| Holafly | On first use / connection | 60 days | ✓ Yes |
| Revo eSIM | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| DrimSim | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| OvOsim | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| GigSky | Immediately on purchase ⚠️ | Varies | ✗ No |
| AviaeSIM | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| RedteaGO | On first use / connection | Varies | ✗ No |
| eSIM.sm | On first use / connection | 30 days | ✓ Yes |
| SimOptions | On first use / connection | Varies | — |
| Lyca Mobile | Immediately on purchase ⚠️ | Varies | ✗ No |
Data sources: Supplier official websites, FAQ pages, Terms of Service, refund policy pages, and public documentation.
Last verified: 2026-07-31. Terms change frequently — always confirm with the supplier's official terms before purchasing.
Transparency score methodology: Weighted score across 5 dimensions: FUP disclosure (25%), refund clarity (25%), terms accessibility (20%), renewal clarity (15%), hotspot disclosure (15%).
Disclaimer: This is a research-based comparison for informational purposes only. We do not guarantee the accuracy of these terms. Suppliers change their policies without notice. Always read the official Terms of Service before purchase.
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