Airalo vs Jetpac: global giant or Singapore-born eSIM?
Airalo is the global eSIM heavyweight; Jetpac is a Singapore-founded challenger built with regional travellers in mind. For a Singaporean planning a trip, the choice comes down to coverage and price versus a homegrown brand with bundled perks.
Side by side
| Airalo | Jetpac | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | S$6.50 | S$7.00 |
| Pricing model | prepaid | prepaid |
| Coverage | 200+ countries and regions | 150+ countries and regions |
| Phone number | No — data only | No — data only |
Verdict: Airalo for most Singaporeans
Airalo's coverage and scale make it the safer all-rounder. Jetpac is a genuine alternative if you like backing a Singapore brand and value the traveller perks some of its plans bundle in.
Airalo
What’s good
- Widest country coverage of any travel eSIM — useful for multi-country Asia trips.
- Cheap small plans make it easy to try without overcommitting.
- Well-polished app with easy top-ups while you travel.
Worth noting
- Data-only — no local phone number for calls or SMS.
- Per-GB cost on small single-country plans is higher than buying a larger bundle.
- Speeds can drop to throttled rates once a plan's data is used up.
Jetpac
What’s good
- Singapore-founded — pricing and support are aimed at local travellers.
- Some plans bundle traveller perks beyond plain data.
- Simple app and quick activation.
Worth noting
- Data-only — no local phone number.
- Coverage is narrower than Airalo.
- Perk bundles vary, so check what each plan actually includes.
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