eSIM vs International Roaming: Real Cost Comparison (Ugoroam Saves You 75–95%+)
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Land in Tokyo, New York, or London — your carrier sends the “Welcome” SMS: $10–$20 per day, or pay per MB. One background refresh and the bill hurts.
We compared Ugoroam Unlimited with major carriers in 2025 (7-day moderate usage, 3–10GB/day).
| Destination | Typical Carrier 7-Day Cost | Ugoroam Saving |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $100–$200+ | 80–95% |
| Japan | $70–$140+ | 80–95% |
| United Kingdom | $70–$170+ | 75–90% |
| South Korea | $85–$170+ | 80–95% |
| Australia | $70–$140+ | 75–90% |
| China + HK + Macao | $110–$210+ | 75–90% |
| Canada | $85–$170+ | 80–95% |
| Mexico | $85–$170+ | 80–95% |
| New Zealand | $100–$200+ | 70–90% |
| Singapore + Malaysia + Thailand | $55–$130+ | 80–95% |
Average saving: 75–95%+
Carrier Tricks They Don’t Advertise
“Unlimited” roaming = throttled after 2GB/day in many plans
- Background sync eats data silently
- Each extra device = full price again
- Ugoroam is just straightforward.
Daily reset. Hotspot free. Unlimited 2G after cap. Works in 160+ countries.
If you’ve ever been hit with a surprise roaming bill, drop it in the comments — we read every one.