T-Mobile roaming: what is included, what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Of the 24 destinations we track, 24 are included with a T-Mobile plan. Everywhere else, here is what data costs, country by country, against today’s cheapest eSIM.
Included destinations
24
of 24 tracked
Charged separately
0
destinations outside every plan
eSIM for 7 days
$9.00
from, depending on the destination
The most popular destinations with T-Mobile
For each country: what your T-Mobile plan includes, what it costs, and the cheapest eSIM, priced on the photo.
Where data is included with T-Mobile
The 24 destinations we track, sorted by your T-Mobile plan.
T-Mobile abroad: our analysis
Across the 24 destinations we track, from T-Mobile’s rate sheet and today’s eSIM prices.
T-Mobile against eSIMs
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest eSIM costs less than T-Mobile in all 21 comparable destinations (same currency).
The biggest gaps:
- PortugaleSIM$9.00T-Mobile$50.00
- ThailandeSIM$9.50T-Mobile$50.00
- United KingdomeSIM$9.79T-Mobile$50.00
- SpaineSIM$9.79T-Mobile$50.00
Against other US carriers
Destinations included in at least one plan, out of the 24 we track:
- AT&TAT&T24 / 24
- Google FiGoogle Fi24 / 24
- T-MobileT-Mobile24 / 24
- VerizonVerizon24 / 24
Without a pass
Without a pass and outside included zones, T-Mobile usually charges $1.00/MB: 100 MB comes to $100.00.
Country by country
The T-Mobile rate and the cheapest eSIM for 7 days of everyday use.
| Destination | Included with | Otherwise | eSIM for 7 days from | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.00 | See the plan |
 Canada | most T-Mobile plans | — | $12.99 | See the plan |
 China | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $13.00 | See the plan |
 Egypt | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 France | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Greece | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Iceland | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 India | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Indonesia | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Italy | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Japan | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Mexico | most T-Mobile plans | — | $15.50 | See the plan |
 Morocco | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 New Zealand | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Peru | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | €18.99 | See the plan |
 Portugal | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $9.00 | See the plan |
 Singapore | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 South Korea | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Spain | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 Thailand | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $9.50 | See the plan |
 Turkey | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 United Arab Emirates | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $16.00 | See the plan |
 United Kingdom | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 Vietnam | most T-Mobile plans | $10.00/day | $10.90 | See the plan |
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T-Mobile travel offers
As the official price guide describes them.
| Offer | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| T-Mobile International Pass: 1 Day Pass (2GB) | $10.00/day | 2GB of high-speed data (up to LTE speeds) plus unlimited calling in 215+ countries and destinations, used within 24 hours; usable as a mobile hotspot. |
| T-Mobile International Pass: 10 Day Pass (15GB) | $50.00 for 10 days | 15GB of high-speed data (up to LTE speeds) plus unlimited calling, used within 10 days; usable as a mobile hotspot. |
| T-Mobile International Pass: 30 Day Pass (30GB) | $75.00 for 30 days | 30GB of high-speed data (up to LTE speeds) plus unlimited calling, used within 30 days; usable as a mobile hotspot. |
| Roaming included: Better Value plans | 30GB of high-speed data in 215+ countries and destinations, unlimited texting, calls USD 0.50/min. | |
| Roaming included: Experience Beyond / Go5G Next | 15GB of high-speed data in 215+ countries and destinations, unlimited texting, calls USD 0.50/min (Experience Beyond also includes off-grid T-Satellite coverage in Canada and New Zealand). | |
| Roaming included: Experience More / Go5G Plus / MAX / One Plus | 5GB of high-speed data in 215+ countries and destinations, unlimited texting, calls USD 0.50/min. | |
| Roaming included: Go5G / Magenta / One | Unlimited data at 256 Kbps (no high-speed allowance), unlimited texting, calls USD 0.50/min. | |
| Roaming included: Essentials (texting only) | Unlimited texting in 215+ countries and destinations; calls USD 0.50/min; no international data included, buy an International Pass for data. | |
| Canada and Mexico included | Unlimited talk and text; high-speed data: Better Value, Experience Beyond and Go5G Next 30GB; Experience More and Go5G Plus 15GB; Go5G 10GB; MAX and Plus 5GB; Magenta and One 5GB; Essentials data at up to 128 Kbps at no extra cost. | |
| Pay-per-use for 'Other T-Mobile Plans' (postpaid) | $1.00/MB | Data billed per MB (rounded up to the next MB each session); unlimited texting; calls USD 0.50/min. In Canada and Mexico: USD 0.01/MB and calls USD 0.25/min. |
| T-Mobile Prepaid (Pay in Advance): no data roaming | International data roaming is not available with prepaid plans. Calls: per-country rate table on the prepaid roaming page (unit not stated); texts USD 0.50 sent and USD 0.10 received (Canada USD 0.10 sent and received); picture/video messages USD 0.25. | |
| T-Mobile Prepaid: Mexico & Canada coverage add-on | $5.00 for 30 days | Adds calling and texting to Mexico and Canada to a prepaid plan (the page does not mention data). |
T-Mobile abroad: your questions
Answered from the T-Mobile price guide and today’s prices.
Which countries are included with T-Mobile?
In every plan: Canada and Mexico; depending on the plan: Australia, China, Egypt, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Morocco, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, and Vietnam.
How much does data abroad cost with T-Mobile?
Outside your plan, a week of everyday use (6 GB) costs $50.00 in each of these destinations with T-Mobile’s best offer.
Which T-Mobile pass should I get for a week?
Most often 10 Day Pass: it is the best one-week offer in 22 of 22 destinations.
T-Mobile or an eSIM: which is cheaper?
For a week of everyday use (6 GB), the cheapest eSIM costs less than T-Mobile in all 21 comparable destinations (same currency).
What does T-Mobile charge for data without a pass?
Without a pass and outside included zones, T-Mobile usually charges $1.00/MB: 100 MB comes to $100.00.
Which US carrier includes the most destinations?
AT&T: 24; Google Fi: 24; T-Mobile: 24; Verizon: 24, out of the 24 destinations we track.
How do I avoid roaming charges abroad?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your T-Mobile line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my T-Mobile number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your T-Mobile line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.