Does my phone support eSIM?

Most phones made after 2019 support eSIM: iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, and most current Android flagships. The device also needs to be unlocked from your home carrier.

What does 'unlimited with throttle' actually mean?

Mango never cuts your data. Each plan has a daily high-speed allowance, from 500 MB/day up to 5 GB/day depending on the plan. If you hit it, your speed drops for the rest of that day, to between 128 kbps and 1 Mbps. Maps, WhatsApp, and most browsing still work fine. Full speed resets at midnight UTC.

When is an unused plan refundable?

Unused plans are refundable within 14 days of purchase, provided the eSIM has not connected to a network. A person handles refunds on WhatsApp.

What are your WhatsApp support hours?

We are on WhatsApp 24/7. An AI assistant answers first, which is how the typical reply lands in under 5 minutes at any hour. Ask for a person at any point and one takes over — always for billing, refunds, or anything unusual.

Can I keep my regular phone number active?

Yes. Dual-SIM devices let you keep your home SIM active for calls and SMS while using Mango for data.

Can I pause my subscription between trips?

Yes. Pause anytime from your account — your subscription billing pauses until you resume. No fee to pause or resume.

What are Airalo's genuine advantages?

Larger catalog of local per-country packages — useful for niche destinations Pay-per-use fixed GB is cheaper if actual usage is very light Established brand with high trust signals from volume No ongoing subscription — one-time purchase model suits occasional travelers

When should I choose Mango over Airalo?

Your trip spans multiple countries in one region (one Trip bundle is simpler) You want one unlimited monthly plan across a region instead of per-country packs You do not want to repurchase a day-pack on a monthly Trip when usage runs heavy You want a flat monthly plan with the daily high-speed allowance stated on every plan.

eSIM Comparison

Airalo vs Mango — Which Travel eSIM Is Right for You?

A comparison of features, pricing, and limits — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.

Quick verdict

If you want one unlimited monthly plan and your trip spans multiple countries, Mango's Trip bundles are likely the better fit. If you want fixed GB at a lower price and you're confident your usage is light, Airalo works. The key difference: Mango sells one monthly plan across a region. Airalo sells per-country, regional and global packs, including Unlimited plans with a daily high-speed allowance.

Feature comparison

Feature	Airalo	Mango
Data model	Fixed-GB packs plus Unlimited plans (daily high-speed allowance, then reduced speed)(Source: www.airalo.com)	Unlimited — throttle-not-cutoff
Pricing (regional)	Varies by country, region and GB tier(Source: www.airalo.com)	EUR 14.99-EUR 47.99/mo Trip bundles
Countries covered	200+ (per-country packages)(Source: www.airalo.com)	157 (Visit/Nomad); regional Trip bundles
Customer app	Yes — iOS + Android (usage tracking, top-ups)(Source: www.airalo.com)	Yes — iOS + Android, wallet, usage
Support	24/7 chat, WhatsApp and email(Source: www.airalo.com)	WhatsApp — AI first, person on request
Activation time	Minutes (QR delivery via email)(Source: www.airalo.com)	Usually active within minutes
Cancel anytime	No recurring subscription model(Source: www.airalo.com)	Yes: cancel anytime from your dashboard (stops at the end of the paid period)
Throttle disclosure	Published in its fair-use policy (3 GB/day, then 1 Mbps on Unlimited plans)(Source: www.airalo.com)	Daily high-speed allowance shown on each plan's details

Airalo details last checked 2026-09-29 on Airalo's own website (www.airalo.com). They may have changed since — check Airalo's current pricing and terms before you buy.

What the differences mean for your trip

Data model

On fixed-GB packs, data stops at the cap and you top up. Airalo's Unlimited plans slow down after a daily allowance instead.(Source: www.airalo.com) Mango's model is unlimited with a fair-use throttle: after a daily allowance (500 MB/day on Visit and Trip Calm, up to 5 GB/day on Nomad Lightning), speed drops for the rest of the day — still enough for Maps, WhatsApp, and light browsing. Full speed returns at midnight UTC. You are never cut off.

Pricing

Airalo's pricing varies significantly by destination and GB tier.(Source: www.airalo.com) For a 7-day EU multi-city trip (Amsterdam to Berlin to Prague), you would need separate eSIMs for each country, or a regional package. Mango's Europe Loop covers 42 European countries for EUR 14.99/month (Calm) or EUR 24.99/month (Cruise). A monthly Trip does not ask you to repurchase a day-pack when you run heavy — on fixed-GB packs, Airalo's data runs out and you buy another pack. For frequent EU travelers, the regional bundle is typically better value. For a single-country trip where usage is under 1-2 GB total, Airalo's per-country fixed plan can be cheaper.

Coverage

Both cover a large global catalogue. The architectural difference: Airalo offers individual country-level packages or regional bundles with fixed GB. Mango offers four curated regional Trip bundles (Europe Loop: 42 countries, Asia-Pacific Loop: 19 countries, Americas Loop: 21 countries, Africa & Middle East Loop: 19 countries) plus Nomad for 157 countries. If your itinerary crosses into Mexico or UAE, Mango routes those to Nomad — disclosed upfront before you buy.

Support

Airalo offers 24/7 chat, WhatsApp and email support.(Source: www.airalo.com) Mango is WhatsApp-first: AI answers immediately, and you can ask for a person at any point.

App experience

Airalo has a mobile app that handles eSIM installation, usage tracking and top-ups.(Source: www.airalo.com) Mango's app (iOS + Android) adds real-time usage tracking per plan, subscription pause/resume, trip planning, and Apple Wallet integration for QR access at the gate.

Which one is right for you?

Go with Airalo if:

You know your data usage will be light and want to pay for exactly what you use
You're visiting a single country and want a pay-as-you-go fixed GB plan
You prefer a well-established brand with a large catalog of local options
You need a plan for a device type Mango doesn't yet support

Go with Mango if:

Your trip spans multiple countries in one region (one Trip bundle is simpler)
You want one unlimited monthly plan across a region instead of per-country packs
You do not want to repurchase a day-pack on a monthly Trip when usage runs heavy
You want a flat monthly plan with the daily high-speed allowance stated on every plan.

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