eSIM vs Roaming — The Real Cost Comparison
Carrier roaming charges are notoriously expensive. Here is an honest comparison of what you pay with a travel eSIM versus your regular carrier's roaming rates.
Typical Carrier Roaming Rates
Most carriers charge $5–20 per MB for international data roaming, or $10–15 per day for an international roaming pass. Some examples:
- US carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile): $10–15/day for international passes, or $2–10/MB without a pass
- European carriers: Free within the EU, but $5–15/MB outside Europe
- Australian carriers: $5–10/day roaming passes
Bcengi eSIM Rates
- Most of Europe: $1.26/GB
- USA: $1.68/GB
- Australia: $1.58/GB
- Japan: $2.10/GB
- Southeast Asia: $1.54–1.81/GB
- South America: $4.58–5.97/GB
Real Savings Example: 1 Week in Europe
- Average data usage: 1 GB/day = 7 GB total
- Carrier roaming pass: $10/day x 7 = $70
- Bcengi: 7 GB x $1.26 = $8.82
- Savings: $61.18 (87%)
Real Savings Example: 2 Weeks in Japan
- Average data usage: 1 GB/day = 14 GB total
- Carrier roaming pass: $12/day x 14 = $168
- Bcengi: 14 GB x $2.10 = $29.40
- Savings: $138.60 (82%)
Additional Advantages Over Roaming
- No surprise charges — you see your balance and rates upfront
- No daily pass fees on days you barely use data
- Works in 200+ countries without contacting your carrier
- Balance never expires — unused credit carries over
Bcengi TravelPass is a pay-as-you-go eSIM — you only pay for data you use, with no bundles, no expiry, and no contracts. One eSIM works in 200+ countries.
Ready to stay connected on your next trip? Get your Bcengi eSIM at bcengi.com — set up in minutes, pay only for what you use.
