Originally Posted by
Royal2000H
BigFlyer Unlike with local SIMs, I think one of the benefits of these global long validity plans is that you can set it all up before your travel and you know you're good to go. So you can use one of these other competitive companies rather than necessarily paying the Airalo premium to avoid a no-name local SIM provider. I'm not endorsing any company specifically, but I think even on a frequent flyer forum, many people would like to know they're getting a good deal.
That is certainly a great convenience but unless you're doing a lot of international travel, hitting many countries per year, it seems you're paying more for global coverage.
Seems like you can find more competitive mobile data rates with country or regional eSIMs.
If you MUST have connectivity as soon as the aircraft landing gear hits the runway, sure it's nice to have something ready to go while the plane taxis and you deplane.
But if you can wait until you get to somewhere with Wifi, you can look at other eSIM options, which may offer better coverage and more competitive rates for the country or countries you will visit on a particular trip.
Also those with international data plans like T-Mobile may not need to wait for Wifi either.