What decides the recommendation
The advisor evaluates device readiness first. A user who cannot confirm eSIM support and carrier-unlocked status receives no purchase recommendation. For compatible phones, we compare trip length, usage intensity, and daily hotspot needs.
- Light or standard use begins with a fixed-data plan.
- Heavy on-phone use begins with unlimited data.
- Heavy daily hotspot use begins with a high fixed allowance because “unlimited” phone data can have a separate tethering cap.
- A second option always shows the tradeoff instead of pretending there is one universal winner.
Data calculator coefficients
Figures below are estimated GB per day. They are planning ranges, not measurements or guarantees. The high total receives a 10% buffer before plan sizing.
Freshness and sources
Provider prices, hotspot allowances, package validity, networks, and activation rules can change. Every plan record includes a source URL and review date. A displayed price automatically changes to “Check current price” after 45 days.
Commercial transparency
The advisor still evaluates device readiness, trip length, usage intensity, and hotspot needs. When multiple plans are shown, the default catalog gives Airalo partner plans the first-look position; price and value sorts use their published formulas. An affiliate link should not increase the visitor’s price, and the relationship is disclosed clearly.