eSIM vs Paket Roaming — Perbandingan Biaya Nyata
Roaming internasional dapat menelan biaya {price.5}–{price.15} per megabyte dengan beberapa operator. Satu jam streaming video bisa menghabiskan {price.500} atau lebih dalam biaya roaming. Berikut perbandingan jujur berbasis angka antara paket eSIM dan semua alternatif roaming.
Biaya sebenarnya dari roaming operator
Biaya data internasional dari operator sangat bervariasi:
| Carrier type | Pay-as-you-go rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| US carrier (T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon) roaming | $0.01–$15.00 per MB | Varies by destination country |
| UK carrier (EE, Vodafone, O2) zone 1 | £0.002–£10 per MB | 'Zone 1' countries cheapest |
| Carrier international add-on package | $10.00–$20.00/day or $50.00–$100.00/week | Often throttled to 256 kbps |
| EU roaming (within EU/EEA) | Free at home rates | Genuine exception — no extra charge |
Dengan $10.00/MB, streaming video 1 GB bisa mencapai $10,000.00 Bahkan paket harian $10.00/hari sering dibatasi hingga 256 kbps — hampir tidak cukup untuk peta.
Perbandingan biaya nyata berdasarkan jenis perjalanan
7 hari di Eropa (5 GB data)
| Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier roaming (pay-as-you-go) | $150.00–$500.00 | Extreme bill shock risk |
| Carrier travel package (day pass) | $70.00–$140.00 | $10.00/day × 7, often throttled |
| Local physical SIM in France | $15.00–$25.00 | Covers France only, requires store visit |
| LTE.app Europe eSIM (30+ countries) | $12.00–$20.00 | Full LTE speeds, instant activation |
14 hari di Asia (10 GB data)
| Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier roaming | $300.00–$1,000.00+ | Extreme risk |
| Carrier international package | $80.00–$150.00 | Often insufficient data |
| Local SIM in Japan | $15.00–$25.00 | Japan only, language barrier |
| LTE.app Asia regional eSIM | $15.00–$35.00 | Covers Japan, Korea, Taiwan |
3 hari di AS (2 GB data)
| Option | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Carrier roaming day pass | $30.00–$60.00 | $10.00–$20.00/day |
| US prepaid local SIM (Mint, T-Mobile) | $15.00–$20.00 | Physical store required |
| LTE.app US eSIM | $8.00–$15.00 | Instant QR, full LTE |
Biaya roaming tersembunyi yang memperbesar total biaya
Kapan roaming sebenarnya masuk akal
Membership LTE.app membuat eSIM lebih murah
Membership LTE.app Pro ($9.99/bulan) menghemat 7% untuk setiap paket eSIM. Premium ($19.99/bulan) menghemat 12%. Untuk pelancong rutin yang membeli 3–4 paket per bulan, membership akan terbayar sendiri:
| Travel pattern | Monthly plan spend | Pro saves | Premium saves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 trip/month (1 plan) | $15.00 | $1.05 | $1.80 |
| 2 trips/month (3 plans) | $45.00 | $3.15 | $5.40 |
| 4 trips/month (6 plans) | $90.00 | $6.30 | $10.80 |
| Heavy traveler (10 plans) | $150.00 | $10.50 | $18.00 |
Pada 6+ paket per bulan, Pro sudah terbayar. Pada 10+ paket, Premium terbayar.