Nomad review

Nomad covers 200+ destinations with both fixed data and unlimited plans, and its Japan page names the networks it uses, KDDI au and SoftBank. A useful detail is the add-on: buy one before your first plan runs out and it starts automatically when that plan expires, so a longer trip does not need a new eSIM. Nomad also sells a membership that it describes as one eSIM for 60+ destinations, 1 GB of always-on data per month and 15% off data plans, which can pay off for people who travel often. You can buy early, but the plan must start within 60 days of purchase or it starts on its own. We could not confirm US prices, because the pages showed EUR from our location, so check the Nomad app for your price before buying.

Who it is for

Frequent travelers who want add-ons that extend a plan and a membership with always-on data.

Price

See vendor pricing (USD check pending).

US price check pending. See the vendor pricing page.

Key features

• Fixed data and unlimited plans in 200+ destinations
• Add-ons that start automatically when the first plan expires
• Membership offering one eSIM for 60+ destinations, 1 GB of always-on data per month and 15% off data plans
• Network named per country, KDDI au and SoftBank for Japan
• Plans can be bought now and started within 60 days of purchase

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Add-ons extend a trip without a new eSIM
• Strength: Membership suits people who travel every month
• Strength: Network details on each country page
• Weakness: Prices showed in EUR from our location, so we could not confirm USD
• Weakness: Unlimited Japan plans topped out at 21 days on the page we checked
• Weakness: Plans start automatically 60 days after purchase if unused

Key facts

• Coverage: 200+ destinations
• Japan networks: KDDI au, SoftBank
• Membership: 1 GB always-on data per month, 15% off plans
• Start window: Within 60 days of purchase
• Plan types: Fixed data and unlimited

Where it ranks

Nomad is No. 3 in our Best eSIM Apps verdict.