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eSIM Terms Comparison

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.

16 suppliers compared
5 policy categories
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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.

Transparency Score Rankings

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.

#1

Maya Mobile

Excellent
88/ 100
#2

aloSIM

Excellent
85/ 100
#3

Airalo

Good
82/ 100
#4

Saily

Good
78/ 100
#5

Nomad

Good
75/ 100
#6

Yesim

Good
73/ 100
#7

Holafly

Good
70/ 100
#8

Revo eSIM

Good
70/ 100
#9

DrimSim

Fair
68/ 100
#10

OvOsim

Fair
65/ 100
#11

GigSky

Fair
62/ 100
#12

AviaeSIM

Fair
62/ 100
#13

RedteaGO

Fair
60/ 100
#14

eSIM.sm

Poor
48/ 100
#15

SimOptions

Poor
45/ 100
#16

Lyca Mobile

Poor
38/ 100

Quick Comparison: The Gotchas

SupplierFUP Limit?HotspotRefundable?Auto-Renew?Reusable eSIM?Transparency
Maya Mobile✓ No FUP✓ Yes14 days⚠️ Auto-renews✓ Yes88
aloSIM✓ No FUP✓ Yes7 days✗ No✓ Yes85
Airalo⚠️ 1GB/day✓ Yes14 days✗ NoOne-time82
Saily✓ No FUP✓ Yes14 days✗ No✓ Yes78
Nomad✓ No FUP✓ Yes✗ No✗ No✓ Yes75
Yesim⚠️ 1GB/day✓ Yes14 days✗ No✓ Yes73
Holafly⚠️ 3GB/day✓ Yes14 days✗ No✓ Yes70
Revo eSIM✓ No FUP✓ Yes7 days✗ No✓ Yes70
DrimSim✓ No FUP✓ Yes14 days✗ No✓ Yes68
OvOsim✓ No FUP✓ Yes14 days✗ No✓ Yes65
GigSky✓ No FUP✓ Yes30 days⚠️ Auto-renews✓ Yes62
AviaeSIM✓ No FUP✓ Yes14 days✗ No✓ Yes62
RedteaGO⚠️ 1GB/day✓ Yes30 days✗ No✓ Yes60
eSIM.sm✓ No FUP✓ YesVaries✗ No✓ Yes48
SimOptionsVariesVariesVaries✗ NoOne-time45
Lyca Mobile⚠️ GB/dayVaries✗ No⚠️ Auto-renews✓ Yes38

Detailed Policy Breakdown

📊 Fair Use Policy (FUP)

"Unlimited" doesn't always mean unlimited. Most suppliers have daily speed caps after which you get throttled.

Maya MobileNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
aloSIMNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
Airalo1GB/day high-speed, then 128kbps
SailyNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
NomadNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
Yesim1GB/day high-speed, then 128kbps
Holafly3GB/day high-speed, then 512kbps
Revo eSIMNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
DrimSimNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
OvOsimNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
GigSkyNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
AviaeSIMNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
RedteaGO1GB/day high-speed, then 128kbps
eSIM.smNo FUP - full speed until data runs out
SimOptionsvaries_by_supplier
Lyca MobileFair use policy applies

💰 Refund Policy

Can you get your money back if the eSIM doesn't work or you change your plans?

Maya Mobile14-day refund

14-day money-back guarantee. Full refund if not satisfied and less than 500MB used.

aloSIM7-day refund

100% money-back guarantee on unused plans within 7 days.

Airalo14-day refund

100% refund for uninstalled/unactivated plans within 14 days.

Saily14-day refund

Full refund if eSIM not installed within 14 days. No refund once installed.

NomadNo refund

Generally no refunds once purchased. May consider refund if eSIM not installed and within 7 days, but not guaranteed.

Yesim14-day refund

Refund available for unused, uninstalled plans within 14 days.

Holafly14-day refund

Full refund if not installed. Partial pro-rated refund for partially used plans (case-by-case).

Revo eSIM7-day refund

Refund available for unused plans within 7 days.

DrimSim14-day refund

Refund for unactivated plans within 14 days.

OvOsim14-day refund

Refund available for unused plans within 14 days.

GigSky30-day refund

Refund for unused plans within 30 days. Enterprise customers have custom terms.

AviaeSIM14-day refund

Refund available for unused plans within 14 days.

RedteaGO30-day refund

Unactivated plans can be refunded within validity period. Must contact support.

eSIM.sm10-day refund

Limited refund information available. Contact support for details.

SimOptionsVaries

Refund policy varies by product. Must check each product's specific terms.

Lyca MobileNo refund

eSIM purchases are generally non-refundable. Exceptional cases at company discretion.

🚀 Activation & Validity

When does your plan start? Can you buy now and activate later?

SupplierStarts WhenActivation WindowDelayable?
Maya MobileOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
aloSIMOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
AiraloOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
SailyOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
NomadOn first use / connection60 days✓ Yes
YesimOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
HolaflyOn first use / connection60 days✓ Yes
Revo eSIMOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
DrimSimOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
OvOsimOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
GigSkyImmediately on purchase ⚠️Varies✗ No
AviaeSIMOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
RedteaGOOn first use / connectionVaries✗ No
eSIM.smOn first use / connection30 days✓ Yes
SimOptionsOn first use / connectionVaries
Lyca MobileImmediately on purchase ⚠️Varies✗ No

Methodology & Disclaimer

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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