28 travel eSIM companies, each in its own words from its own website, read on 20 October 2026. No score and no rank.
Which eSIM providers allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
On their own websites, 28 of the 37 travel eSIM companies we read sell unlimited data and allow hotspot: Airalo, Airhub, aloSIM, Breeze, ByteSIM, Eskimo, Firsty, GigSky, Global YO, HelloRoam, Holafly, JamboSim and 16 more below. Where a company says hotspot data counts against its daily full-speed allowance, the card says so, in the company's own words.
Airalo
Best for
Any traveller, with business plans for teams
Hotspot and tethering
Unlimited eSIMs: 'Yes, Airalo Unlimited eSIMs support tethering and hotspot use' and 'All tethered usage is included in your daily high-speed data allowance'.
Airhub
Best for
Frequent travellers, digital nomads and international students
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed on the Ultra subscription ('hotspot support').
Unlimited data
With calls: Canada Unlimited 10 days US$31.00, 30 days AT&T US$58.90 (as read on 20 October 2026).
aloSIM
Best for
Light users through to remote workers who hotspot
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed on Unlimited plans: you may share with your own devices and 'Devices belonging to other members of your travelling party, whether by way of mobile hotspot', but not with other people or devices run unattended at a fixed location.
Unlimited data
Yes, called Unlimited plans, priced per length: Thailand 3 days US$11.50, 5 days US$19.00, 7 days US$27.00, 10 days US$35.00, 15 days US$39.00, 30 days US$49.00 (US$1.63/day) (as read on 20 October 2026).
Breeze
Best for
Short trips away from home
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed: 'Share your data, tethering is included' and 'hotspot included on all [destination] plans at no extra charge'.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans exist. Fair use: Premium Unlimited: '30GB to use over 5 days, 60GB to use over 10 days or 90GB to use over 15 days. Thereafter your data speed will be reduced (but is still suitable for streaming 720p video)'.
ByteSIM
Best for
Heavy users and flexible travel
Hotspot and tethering
Yes: 'All ByteSIM plans support hotspot and tethering' on the UK page; the home FAQ says supported on most plans but 'can vary by product or carrier'.
Unlimited data
Unlimited options are on most pages.
Eskimo
Best for
International travellers who keep unused data
Hotspot and tethering
Yes. 'Personal Hotspot: share your data with unlimited devices' is listed on every plan page and the home page says 'Hotspot supported on most smartphones and tablets'.
Unlimited data
The UK and Thailand pages list an 'Unlimited data plan' with an 'Unlimited day pass', 'Daily 3GB high-speed + 1 Mbps unlimited after' and 'Personal hotspot'.
Firsty
Best for
Long-term travellers, nomads, remote workers and expats
Hotspot and tethering
Yes on Classic and Unlimited; not on Free.
Unlimited data
Unlimited 'Starts at €2 per day'; monthly shown as €105 and €69 (as read on 20 October 2026).
GigSky
Best for
Multi-country trips, business travel, extended stays and cruises
Hotspot and tethering
Yes. 'Unlimited hotspot sharing' on the home page.
Global YO
Best for
Quick getaways to long adventures
Hotspot and tethering
Yes. Every plan page lists 'Hotspot: Yes'.
Unlimited data
Fair use: 'You likely reached the daily 1GB high-speed limit. After that, some partner networks reduce speed, but data remains unlimited at lower speed. High-speed allowance resets every day.' Hotspot is allowed.
HelloRoam
Best for
Travellers, digital nomads and business professionals
Hotspot and tethering
Yes. The home page lists 'Data sharing' and a guide says 'Hotspot sharing is included at no extra cost'.
Unlimited data
Yes, 'go unlimited in most' of the 185+ countries, priced by the day ('the daily rate drops on longer trips'; 1 to 30 days chosen).
Holafly
Best for
Unlimited data on every trip and long stays
Hotspot and tethering
Yes. Destination plans: 'Share 1 GB of data per day... a 7-day plan includes 7 GB'.
Unlimited data
Yes, all destination plans are unlimited, priced per day: from €3.79 a day in Thailand, Japan, USA, Italy and France, €3.90 in the UK and Europe, €8.90 Global (as read on 20 October 2026).
JamboSim
Best for
Travellers, backpackers and nomads
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. The plan pages say 'Tethering and hotspot are included' and 'personal hotspot and tethering are included on all plans in this region'.
Unlimited data
The home page shows Asia+ 'Unlimited / 15 days' at US$32.99 (as read on 20 October 2026).
KnowRoaming
Best for
Frequent travellers and round-the-world trips
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed: 'Hotspot works on every plan, fixed or unlimited; a laptop or a travel partner's phone shares the same eSIM data.' No separate limit is stated.
Unlimited data
Europe plan unlimited: 1 day US$5.50, 3 days US$11.25, 5 days US$19, 7 days US$26, 10 days US$33, 15 days US$46, 20 days US$58, 25 days US$65, 30 days US$70 (as read on 20 October 2026).
Maya Mobile
Best for
Weekend breaks to month-long trips and cruises
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed: 'Maya fully supports mobile hotspot and tethering. Share your connection with a laptop, tablet, or any other device. No extra fees, no restrictions.'
Unlimited data
All plans are unlimited. Global unlimited plan: 3 days USD 9.99 (USD 3.33/day), 7 days USD 19.99 (USD 2.86/day), 14 days USD 27.99 (USD 2.00/day), 30 days USD 49.99 (USD 1.67/day) (as read on 20 October 2026).
MobiMatter
Best for
Repeat travellers comparing providers
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. Plan pages show 'Hotspot: Available' and 'Mobile hotspot is supported'; country pages say 'Hotspot (tethering) works on every plan'.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans: Thailand Unlimited (NextLink), 3 to 9 days, 'Starting from $3.24 per day' (as read on 20 October 2026).
Orange Travel
Best for
Business, leisure or adventure trips
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed: 'Turn your eSIM into a personal hotspot and simultaneously connect your tablet, laptop, or your loved ones' devices'.
Unlimited data
UK unlimited: 5 days €21.99 (€15.99 after 30% OFF), 10 days €41.99 (€29.99), 15 days €51.99 (€36.99), 20 days €56.99 (€39.99), 25 days €74.99 (€52.99), 30 days €83.99 (€58.99) (as read on 20 October 2026).
PuraSIM
Best for
Digital nomads and families
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed on all plans: 'all plans include a hotspot at no additional cost. You can connect your laptop, tablet, or the phone of anyone traveling with you.' The China page notes hotspot use counts against your GB.
Unlimited data
Product pages have a 'Standard | Unlimited' switch (Global 120, Mexico, Australia, Asia 20) and a 'With unlimited' filter is on collection pages.
RedteaGO
Best for
Frequent international travellers and business users
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed: 'Hotspot sharing is available in all countries and regions.'
Roamify
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. 'Yes, you can share data with other devices' by activating the hotspot on your device.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans are sold on Global Plus and Global Sprint and on Europe, Europe Lite, Europe Sprint, Europe & United States, UK, Thailand, Japan, US, Italy, France, Spain, Turkey and China.
Roamless
Best for
Travellers who do not want to count gigabytes
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. The global page lists 'Hotspot / tethering: Unlimited' and destination pages say 'hotspot is included, so you can tether a laptop or share with travel companions'.
Unlimited data
Unlimited Plans are sold in each country or region ('1-90 days'; Mexico '1-20 days'), priced per day and per plan in USD.
Saily
Best for
Tourists, business travellers and frequent travellers
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. The destination pages say hotspot is 'Unlimited access with no restrictions' (UK, Thailand, US, France, Canada, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Europe, Global).
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans (5 to 30 days) are shown for Thailand US$38.99 (15 days selected on the card), the UK US$48.99, United States US$45.99, Italy US$43.99, France US$41.99, Spain US$43.99, Turkey US$48.99, Canada US$43.99, Europe US$49.99 and Asia and Oceania US$54.99 (the 15-day price is shown on the cards) (as read on 20 October 2026).
Sakura Mobile
Best for
Overseas visitors and residents in Japan
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. 'Hotspot: available' on travel plans, with caps for unlimited plans (from 2 GB up to 30 GB depending on length, with 30+15 GB and 30 GB x2 on multi-SIM bundles).
Unlimited data
Travel 'Unlimited data eSIM' and 'Unlimited data SIM card' on au 5G: 'High speed: unlimited'; hotspot allowed up to a cap that rises with the plan (for example up to 30 GB on 31 days).
Sim Local
Best for
Calls and a local number for travellers
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. 'Hotspot & tethering: Yes' is on the plan pages.
Unlimited data
Unlimited plans are sold as 'Unlimited eSIM' (5GB/day) and 'Unlimited Pro' (10GB/day).
SimOptions
Best for
City breaks and backpackers
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. The competitor table says 'Hotspot / Tethering: 100% Allowed'.
Travelsim
Best for
Frequent travellers and heavy data users
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. 'Use Mobile Hotspot freely', 'Wi-Fi hotspot is allowed' (USA unlimited) and the comparison table lists 'Wifi-hotspot/tethering'.
Unlimited data
Yes, for the USA: 'eSIM with Unlimited data in USA', US$33 (struck through from US$110), 'Validity: 14 days from activation' (as read on 20 October 2026).
Truely
Best for
Streamers and digital nomads who want unlimited data
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. Destination pages list '4G/5G Speeds, Hotspot/Tethering' and the plan selector lists 'Hotspot/Tethering'.
Unlimited data
Unlimited data is the main product, priced per day, for example Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia from US$2.09/day (as read on 20 October 2026).
Ubigi
Best for
Frequent and business travellers, remote workers and students
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. 'Use any Ubigi data plan to turn your smartphone into a hotspot.' Monthly plan page: 'Tethering is unlimited'.
Unlimited data
One-off unlimited: Japan 15 days 39 euros, UK 7 days 21 euros, Europe 15 days 35 euros, USA 30 days 62 euros, Best Asia 30 days 66 euros (as read on 20 October 2026).
VIA eSIM
Best for
Light use through to long stays
Hotspot and tethering
Allowed. The comparison tables say 'Hotspot / tethering: Included free'.
Unlimited data
Europe (Promotional) unlimited: 1 day €2.99, 3 days €6.99, 7 days €11.99 (as read on 20 October 2026).
Where each line comes from
Every line links back to the page it was read from, read on 20 October 2026.
Hotspot on unlimited eSIMs: the questions people ask
Does Airalo allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Unlimited eSIMs: 'Yes, Airalo Unlimited eSIMs support tethering and hotspot use' and 'All tethered usage is included in your daily high-speed data allowance'.
Does Airhub allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Allowed on the Ultra subscription ('hotspot support').
Does aloSIM allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Allowed on Unlimited plans: you may share with your own devices and 'Devices belonging to other members of your travelling party, whether by way of mobile hotspot', but not with other people or devices run unattended at a fixed location.
Does Breeze allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Allowed: 'Share your data, tethering is included' and 'hotspot included on all [destination] plans at no extra charge'.
Does ByteSIM allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Yes: 'All ByteSIM plans support hotspot and tethering' on the UK page; the home FAQ says supported on most plans but 'can vary by product or carrier'.
Does Eskimo allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Yes. 'Personal Hotspot: share your data with unlimited devices' is listed on every plan page and the home page says 'Hotspot supported on most smartphones and tablets'.
Does Firsty allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Yes on Classic and Unlimited; not on Free.
Does GigSky allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Yes. 'Unlimited hotspot sharing' on the home page.
Does Global YO allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Yes. Every plan page lists 'Hotspot: Yes'.
Does HelloRoam allow hotspot on unlimited plans?
Yes. The home page lists 'Data sharing' and a guide says 'Hotspot sharing is included at no extra cost'.
How were these companies chosen?
They are the companies, of the 37 travel eSIM companies Uncompromised Travel read, whose own websites state this. Each card quotes the company's own line.
Why is a company I know not on this page?
Its own website did not state this when it was read. Leaving a company off is not a claim that it does not offer it: check its site.
Built to answer SIM-1103 from the Uncompromised Travel eSIM table. What is shown: what each company's own website says, read on 20 October 2026. Companies whose websites say nothing on this are not listed. No score and no rank. No company paid to be on this page. How this site earns · How we work.
Richard Jasinski · Uncompromised Travel · written from Valencia · first published 3 November 2026 · updated 3 November 2026
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