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ETravelSim vs Jetpac

Looking for a Jetpac alternative? Jetpac bundles airport perks with its data; the data itself costs more. ETravelSim wins five rounds, ties one and gives Jetpac the perks round. Line by line below.

WINS 5 OF 7
ETravelSim
plans from$3.50
  • USA 5 GB $10, 10 GB $15, unlimited 7 days $21
  • 4 GB a day at full speed on unlimited
  • Buy on the web with no account
  • 4.80 from 9,216 verified reviews
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Jetpac
plans from$6.00*
  • USA 5 GB $12.99, 10 GB $19 (30 days)*
  • Unlimited 7 days $26.99, 3 GB a day*
  • Refund only for a technical fault*
  • Lounge access if your flight is delayed*
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WINNERETravelSim
Jetpac
10 GB plan$15
10 GB plan$19*
Unlimited 7 d$21
Unlimited 7 d$26.99*
RefundsPublished rule
RefundsTechnical fault only*
Rating4.80 ★
Rating4.7*
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4.80★9,216 verified reviews
1M+happy travelers
2M+eSIMs activated
190+countries covered
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The quick answer

Four rounds that decide your trip. ETravelSim takes three and gives Jetpac one.

Round 01ETravelSim wins

10 GB plan

ETravelSim$15
Jetpac$19*

10 GB for 30 days in the USA. 5 GB is $10 here to $12.99 at Jetpac; 1 GB is $3.50 for 30 days to Jetpac's $7 for 4 days.* Jetpac's $4 off and 15% codes are one time offers.*

Round 02ETravelSim wins

Unlimited, 7 days

ETravelSim$21
Jetpac$26.99*

4 GB a day at full speed, then unlimited at 1 Mbps here. Jetpac gives 3 GB a day, then 1 Mbps.*

Round 03ETravelSim wins

Refunds

Published rulenever installed: full or minus US$5, 5 days
Technical fault only*within 15 days of expiry

Wrong phone or a cancelled trip: refunded here if the eSIM was never installed, minus US$5 unless the fault is ours. Jetpac refunds only when a technical issue stops you connecting.* Policy.

Round 04Jetpac wins

Airport perks

Rewards pointson every order
Lounge on delay*60+ min, register 24 h ahead

Credit where due: Jetpac's SmartDelay gives a lounge voucher when a registered flight is delayed over an hour.* We do not offer that. We put the difference into the price of the data.

Jetpac alternative

Why people search for a Jetpac alternative

Jetpac, from Singapore, built its name on extras: lounge access when your flight is delayed, fast track security at some airports, a voice calling beta on iOS, and discount codes for a first order.* Reviewers like the perks and the Trustpilot score. The same reviews note that the regular data prices sit above the market, that refunds are only given for a technical fault, and that the unlimited plans slow after 3 GB a day.*

ETravelSim is the plain version of the same trip: 5 GB for $10 instead of $12.99, 10 GB for $15 instead of $19, unlimited for $21 instead of $26.99, 4 GB a day before the slowdown instead of 3, and no account to create before checkout.* For calls, Data + calls plans in the USA, UK and Europe include a real local number and minutes, where Jetpac's calling is an iOS beta sold as separate packs.*

Support is a tie: both have WhatsApp, chat and email. Ratings are close enough to call even. If a delayed flight lounge voucher is worth $10 to $20 a trip to you, Jetpac has a fair case; otherwise the data here costs a quarter to a third less.

Choose ETravelSim if

You want the data at a lower price, a refund rule that covers a changed plan or the wrong phone, a 4 GB a day unlimited allowance, or a local number with real calls in the USA, UK or Europe.

Jetpac still suits you if

You fly often with delays, value the SmartDelay lounge voucher, and will use the first order discount. Compare the regular prices before the second order.

Full comparison

ETravelSim vs Jetpac, side by side

What matters ETravelSim Jetpac Winner
Fixed data (USA, 30 days)
$3.50 for 1 GB · $10 for 5 GB · $15 for 10 GB · $22 for 20 GBAll 30 days
Jetpac: $7 for 1 GB (4 days, new users) · $12.99 for 5 GB · $19 for 10 GB · $35 for 20 GB* ETravelSim
Unlimited, 7 days (USA)
$214 GB a day at full speed, then unlimited at 1 Mbps
Jetpac: $26.99; 3 GB a day then 1 Mbps* ETravelSim
Refunds
Refund if the eSIM was never installedFull when the fault is ours, minus US$5 if your phone is incompatible or you ordered by mistake; request within 5 days · Policy
Jetpac: Only if you cannot install or connect because of a technical issue; no refund for unused data or days* ETravelSim
Local number and calls
Data + calls plans with a local numberUSA, UK and Europe · See plans
Jetpac: Data only; outgoing call packs in an iOS beta* ETravelSim
How you buy
Website or app, no account needed to check outBrowse plans
Jetpac: Website or app; a Jetpac account is required to buy* ETravelSim
Human support
WhatsApp, live chat and email, 24/7Contact us
Jetpac: In-app chat, email and WhatsApp, 24/7* Tie
Airport perks
Rewards points on every orderPlus 10% off your first app order (APP10)
Jetpac: Lounge voucher on flight delays over 60 minutes, fast track passes at some airports* Jetpac
Final score: ETravelSim 5, Jetpac 1, 1 tiedPick your destination and you're online in about two minutes.
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ETravelSim app · iOS & Android

Your trip's data, in your pocket

Prefer an app? Ours does everything the website does, plus a few things that make travel easier.

One-tap installNo QR code to scan
Live usage trackerSee your data in real time
Top up anytimeAdd data in a few taps
24/7 in-app chatPlus WhatsApp and email
APP1010% off your first app order
Switching from Jetpac?

Three steps. About two minutes.

  1. 1
    Pick your plan
    Choose your destination, data and days on the website or in the app.
  2. 2
    Install in seconds
    Scan the QR code from your email, or tap once in the app. Not sure your phone is ready? Check here.
  3. 3
    Land connected
    Set ETravelSim as your data line. WhatsApp and your home number stay the same.
Real people, 24/7

Stuck at arrivals? Message us on WhatsApp.

Jetpac answers on WhatsApp too. The difference is the bill for the data before you ever need to message anyone.

WhatsApp · +65 9236 1258 Email · support@etravelsim.com Help centre · eSIM troubleshooting
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FAQ

ETravelSim vs Jetpac: your questions

Still deciding? A real person will answer on WhatsApp.

Is ETravelSim a good Jetpac alternative?

Yes, if the data is what you are buying. ETravelSim's USA 10 GB is $15 against Jetpac's $19, 5 GB is $10 against $12.99, and unlimited for a week is $21 against $26.99.* Refunds cover eSIMs that were never installed. Jetpac keeps the lounge perk and its first order discounts.

Is ETravelSim cheaper than Jetpac?

On the regular prices, yes, by a quarter to a third on USA plans.* Jetpac's $4 off and 15% codes apply once; compare the second order.

What is Jetpac's refund policy compared with ETravelSim's?

Jetpac refunds when you cannot install or connect because of a technical issue, requested within 15 days of expiry; unused data or days are not refunded.* ETravelSim refunds eSIMs that were never installed: full when the fault is ours, minus US$5 otherwise, within 5 days. Policy.

Does Jetpac include a phone number?

No. Jetpac plans are data only, with an outgoing call feature in beta on iOS sold as separate packs.* ETravelSim Data + calls plans in the USA, UK and Europe include a local number and minutes. See plans.

Does ETravelSim offer lounge access?

No. Jetpac's SmartDelay lounge voucher is a real perk if you register flights in advance and they are delayed over an hour.* We put the margin into lower data prices and rewards points instead.

Can I switch from Jetpac to ETravelSim mid-trip?

Yes. Install the ETravelSim eSIM on Wi-Fi and set it as your mobile data line. Both profiles can stay on the phone.

Can I use hotspot on ETravelSim?

Yes, on every fixed data plan from 1 GB to 100 GB. Most unlimited plans are single device; Thailand, Indonesia, Ireland and Truly Unlimited plans allow hotspot. Jetpac allows hotspot on its plans.*

Final score · ETravelSim 5, Jetpac 1, 1 tied

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* Jetpac prices, ratings and features are taken from Jetpac's public listings and independent reviews, checked , and may change.

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