{"id":5583,"date":"2026-10-15T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-15T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/?p=5583"},"modified":"2026-10-11T06:02:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T06:02:51","slug":"verizon-roaming-vs-esim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/verizon-roaming-vs-esim\/","title":{"rendered":"Verizon Roaming vs eSIM: Run This 3-Step Check Before You Pay $12 a Day"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Quick answer<\/strong> For most Verizon customers on trips of three days or more outside North America, a data-only travel eSIM costs less than Verizon TravelPass at $12 a day. Keep your Verizon line on for calls and texts. Check two things first. Unlimited Ultimate and trips to Canada or Mexico may already include roaming. And since January 2026, a phone still on a Verizon payment plan may be locked to Verizon, so it can&#8217;t use another provider&#8217;s eSIM.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Verizon roaming vs eSIM articles stop at a price table. Prices matter, but they&#8217;re step three. Your Verizon plan and your phone&#8217;s lock status decide the answer first. Here&#8217;s the order I&#8217;d run it in.<\/p>\n\n\n    <nav id=\"dynamic-toc\" class=\"dynamic-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\">\n        <strong>Table of Contents<\/strong>\n        <ol id=\"toc-list\"><\/ol>\n    <\/nav>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-verizon-actually-charges-abroad\">What Verizon Actually Charges Abroad<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Plenty of guides still quote $10 a day and 0.5GB of data. Those figures are years out of date. This is what Verizon&#8217;s own pages list today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Verizon option<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Price<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>High-speed data<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>After the cap<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>TravelPass (210+ destinations)<\/strong><\/td><td>$12\/day per line<\/td><td>5GB per 24-hour session<\/td><td>Unlimited at 3G speeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TravelPass (Canada &amp; Mexico)<\/strong><\/td><td>$6\/day per line<\/td><td>5GB per session<\/td><td>Unlimited at 3G speeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>TravelPass data top-up<\/strong><\/td><td>$10 per 2GB ($5 in Canada\/Mexico)<\/td><td>Adds 2GB to the session<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>International Monthly Plan<\/strong><\/td><td>$100\/month per line<\/td><td>20GB, 250 minutes, unlimited texts<\/td><td>Unlimited at 3G speeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlimited Ultimate (built in)<\/strong><\/td><td>No extra charge<\/td><td>Up to 15GB\/month abroad<\/td><td>Reduced speeds<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Pay as you go (no plan)<\/strong><\/td><td>$2.05 per MB<\/td><td>\u2014<\/td><td>About $2,099 per GB<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Sources: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/travelpass-faqs\/\">Verizon TravelPass FAQs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/plans\/international\/international-travel\/monthly-plan\/\">International Monthly Plan<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/plans\/international\/international-travel\/pay-as-you-go\/\">Pay as You Go rates<\/a>. Checked October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Credit where it&#8217;s due. 5GB a day is generous, and few travelers burn that much on a phone. TravelPass doesn&#8217;t have a data problem. It has a daily-meter problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-1-check-your-verizon-plan-before-you-compare-prices\">Step 1: Check Your Verizon Plan Before You Compare Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your plan changes the answer more than your destination does. Open My Verizon and find yours below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Your situation<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>What you already get<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best move<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Unlimited Ultimate<\/strong><\/td><td>Talk, text and up to 15GB a month in 210+ destinations<\/td><td>Use Verizon. Add an eSIM only if you&#8217;ll pass 15GB.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Any Unlimited plan, going to Canada or Mexico<\/strong><\/td><td>Talk, text and data included<\/td><td>Use Verizon. An eSIM rarely saves money here.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Welcome<\/strong><\/td><td>TravelPass added automatically; $12 on any day you use the line abroad<\/td><td>eSIM for data. Leave TravelPass on as insurance.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Older plans or Verizon Visa Card<\/strong><\/td><td>Some stored TravelPass days (check your TravelPass bank)<\/td><td>Use free days first, then switch to an eSIM.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Verizon Prepaid<\/strong><\/td><td>Separate prepaid TravelPass rules<\/td><td>eSIM, but only if your phone is unlocked (see Step 2).<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One catch on Canada and Mexico. Verizon may limit service if more than half your usage over 60 days happens there. Snowbirds and cross-border commuters should keep that in mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-2-make-sure-your-phone-can-use-an-esim-the-2026-lock-change\">Step 2: Make Sure Your Phone Can Use an eSIM (the 2026 Lock Change)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Almost nobody covers this step, and it can end the comparison on the spot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2026, the FCC waived the rule that forced Verizon to unlock phones after 60 days. <a href=\"https:\/\/9to5google.com\/2026\/01\/20\/verizon-device-unlock-policy-365-day\/\">Verizon now keeps phones locked much longer<\/a>. Postpaid phones stay locked until the device is paid off. Pay the balance online and you wait another 35 days. Prepaid phones stay locked for 365 days of paid service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A carrier-locked phone won&#8217;t accept another provider&#8217;s eSIM. If you&#8217;re 14 months into a 36-month payment plan, TravelPass may be your only real option this trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iPhone:<\/strong> Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock. You want &#8220;No SIM restrictions.&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Android:<\/strong> look for SIM lock or network lock status in Settings. The path varies by brand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>No eSIM option at all?<\/strong> Some regional models ship without eSIM. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/why-regional-phone-models-dont-have-esim\/\">why some phone models don&#8217;t have eSIM<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-step-3-do-the-break-even-math-it-takes-ten-seconds\">Step 3: Do the Break-Even Math (It Takes Ten Seconds)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I spent years in investment analytics before starting BazTel. When one option charges daily and the other charges once, I find the break-even point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Break-even day = eSIM price \u00f7 $12<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A $15 eSIM breaks even on day two. A $30 eSIM breaks even on day three. Every day after that is money back in your pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Verizon uses the same logic on its own plans. $100 \u00f7 $12 comes to 8.3 days. That&#8217;s why Verizon pitches the Monthly Plan at trips of nine days or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td><strong>Trip<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TravelPass, 1 line<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>TravelPass, family of 4<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monthly Plan, 1 line<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Data-only eSIM, 1 line<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>3 days in Japan<\/strong><\/td><td>$36<\/td><td>$144<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\/esim-japan\">5GB for $5<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>7 days in Italy<\/strong><\/td><td>$84<\/td><td>$336<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\/esim-italy\">10GB for $8<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>14 days, multi-country Europe<\/strong><\/td><td>$168<\/td><td>$672<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\/esim-europe\">20GB for $19<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>30 days in Southeast Asia<\/strong><\/td><td>$360<\/td><td>$1,440<\/td><td>$100<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\/esim-asia\">20GB for $68<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Assumes one TravelPass session per day. Real totals can run a day higher; see the 24-hour clock below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now look at it per gigabyte. Use 1GB a day on TravelPass and you&#8217;re paying $12 per GB. Max out the Monthly Plan&#8217;s 20GB and it&#8217;s $5 per GB. Pay-as-you-go works out to roughly $2,099 per GB. Remember that last figure. It matters in a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-24-hour-clock-most-travelers-misread\">The 24-Hour Clock Most Travelers Misread<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>TravelPass doesn&#8217;t bill by calendar day. A 24-hour session starts the first time your phone touches a foreign network. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/travelpass-faqs\/\">Verizon confirms<\/a> that background activity counts, including email sync, weather refreshes and app updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Late arrivals cost a full day.<\/strong> Land at 11 pm, let email sync, and you&#8217;ve started a $12 session you&#8217;ll mostly sleep through.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your last morning can cost one more.<\/strong> If your session ended at 9 am and you book a ride at 10, that&#8217;s a new $12 session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Country-hopping is mixed.<\/strong> A layover in a second country inside the same session isn&#8217;t charged again. Moving from a $6 country to a $12 country starts a new session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Bills arrive late.<\/strong> Verizon says international charges can take up to 60 days to appear.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-don-t-remove-travelpass-when-you-switch-to-an-esim\">Don&#8217;t Remove TravelPass When You Switch to an eSIM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This one surprises people. Many travelers delete TravelPass before a trip to make sure they&#8217;re never charged. That can backfire badly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without TravelPass, any stray usage on your Verizon line bills at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/plans\/international\/international-travel\/pay-as-you-go\/\">pay-as-you-go rates<\/a>. That&#8217;s $2.05 per MB of data, $1.79 to $2.99 per minute for calls and $0.50 per text sent. A 50MB background sync would cost $102.50. With TravelPass left on, the same slip costs $12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So treat TravelPass as cheap insurance. Leave it on your line, then set your phone up so it rarely gets triggered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-keep-your-verizon-number-and-avoid-12-days\">How to Keep Your Verizon Number and Avoid $12 Days<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The goal is simple. Your Verizon line handles calls, texts and verification codes. The travel eSIM handles data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi.<\/strong> Most activate in minutes. See <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-activate-esim\/\">how long eSIM activation takes<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set the eSIM as your cellular data line.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn off cellular data switching.<\/strong> On iPhone it&#8217;s &#8220;Allow Cellular Data Switching.&#8221; Otherwise your phone can fall back to Verizon data when the eSIM signal dips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn off Data Roaming on the Verizon line only.<\/strong> Leave it on for the eSIM, which usually needs it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Turn on Wi-Fi Calling for your Verizon line.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/support\/international-travel-faqs\/\">Verizon says<\/a> calls back to the US over Wi-Fi cost nothing extra.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make most calls through apps.<\/strong> WhatsApp and FaceTime run fine on eSIM data. Here&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/can-i-make-phone-calls-with-a-data-only-esim\/\">how calling works on a data-only eSIM<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Check My Verizon on day one.<\/strong> If a TravelPass charge shows up, you&#8217;ll catch it before it repeats.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>One honest caveat. On Verizon&#8217;s community forum, some travelers report a session starting even with Verizon data switched off. Phones behave differently. If you need a hard guarantee, turn the Verizon line off completely. Before you fly, move your important logins from SMS codes to an authenticator app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Still seeing roaming charges with an eSIM installed? Read <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/why-phone-still-roams-with-travel-esim\/\">why your phone still roams with a travel eSIM<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/avoid-home-carrier-roaming-charges-travel-esim\/\">how to prevent home carrier roaming charges<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-verizon-roaming-is-the-better-choice\">When Verizon Roaming Is the Better Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I sell eSIMs, and I&#8217;d still pick Verizon in these cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Canada or Mexico on any Unlimited plan.<\/strong> It&#8217;s already included.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited Ultimate, under about 15GB.<\/strong> You&#8217;ve already paid for it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One or two days abroad.<\/strong> Saving $10 may not be worth the setup time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your phone is locked.<\/strong> Use TravelPass this trip and plan your unlock for the next.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You make lots of regular calls.<\/strong> TravelPass covers calls within the country and back to the US on your own number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You&#8217;re at sea.<\/strong> Neither TravelPass nor a land-based eSIM works offshore. Verizon&#8217;s Cruise Daily Pass is $20 a day.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-when-a-travel-esim-is-the-better-choice\">When a Travel eSIM Is the Better Choice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Trips of three days or more outside North America.<\/strong> The break-even math tips quickly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Families.<\/strong> TravelPass multiplies by every line. Four phones for two weeks is $672.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Multi-country trips.<\/strong> One <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\/esim-europe\">Europe regional eSIM<\/a> covers dozens of countries at a fixed price.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Laptop and hotspot work.<\/strong> See <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/share-samsung-esim-data-with-laptop\/\">how to share Samsung eSIM data with a laptop<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You want the cost locked in before you fly.<\/strong> No 60-day billing surprises.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not sure how much data to buy? Use these real-trip estimates for a <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/data-usage-business-trip-europe\/\">business traveler&#8217;s week in Europe<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/family-data-usage-europe-2-weeks\/\">family&#8217;s two weeks in Europe<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BazTel covers <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\">160+ destinations<\/a> with data-only plans <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/one-dollar-plans\">starting at US$1<\/a>. On supported phones it installs in one tap, with no QR code to scan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-pre-flight-checklist-for-verizon-customers\">Pre-Flight Checklist for Verizon Customers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Find your plan in My Verizon.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your carrier lock status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Divide the eSIM price by $12 to find your break-even day.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Move key logins from SMS to an authenticator app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set eSIM data, turn off data switching and turn off Verizon data roaming.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leave TravelPass on as insurance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check My Verizon on day one and again before you fly home.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-an-esim-cheaper-than-verizon-travelpass\">Is an eSIM cheaper than Verizon TravelPass?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually, yes, from day two or three. TravelPass costs $12 a day per line in most countries. A data-only travel eSIM is a one-off price, so divide it by $12 to find your break-even day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-keep-my-verizon-number-while-using-a-travel-esim\">Can I keep my Verizon number while using a travel eSIM?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. A dual-SIM phone runs your Verizon line and a travel eSIM together. The eSIM carries data, while your Verizon number still receives calls and texts. Turn off data roaming on the Verizon line to avoid TravelPass charges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-verizon-travelpass-charge-for-background-data\">Does Verizon TravelPass charge for background data?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Verizon says a session can start from background activity such as email sync, app refreshes and software updates. Turning off data roaming on your Verizon line is the main protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-much-high-speed-data-does-verizon-travelpass-include-in-2026\">How much high-speed data does Verizon TravelPass include in 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>TravelPass includes 5GB of high-speed data per 24-hour session. After that, data continues at 3G speeds. You can add 2GB more for $10, or $5 in Canada and Mexico.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-the-verizon-international-monthly-plan-worth-it\">Is the Verizon International Monthly Plan worth it?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It beats TravelPass from about day nine. For $100 a month you get 20GB of high-speed data, 250 minutes and unlimited texts. Compare it with a 20GB eSIM before you commit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-a-travel-esim-work-on-my-verizon-phone\">Will a travel eSIM work on my Verizon phone?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Only if the phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. Since January 2026, Verizon keeps postpaid phones locked until they&#8217;re paid off. Prepaid phones stay locked for 365 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-should-i-remove-travelpass-before-i-travel-with-an-esim\">Should I remove TravelPass before I travel with an eSIM?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually not. Without TravelPass, accidental usage bills at pay-as-you-go rates of $2.05 per MB. Keeping TravelPass on caps a mistake at $12 for the day.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"about-founder\">\n        <div class=\"founder-info\">\n            <div class=\"author-profile\">\n                <div class=\"author-img\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peter-Basil.jpg\" alt=\"Peter\" class=\"founder-img\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"author-social d-md-flex justify-content-between align-items-center\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peter.basil.165\" aria-label=\"Facebook profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/baz084\" aria-label=\"Instagram profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peter-basil\/\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div> \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"founder-details\">\n                <h4>Blog Author<\/h4>\n                <h3 class=\"author-name\">Peter<\/h3>\n                                <div class=\"founder-about-content\">\n                    <p>I&#039;m Peter, the founder of BazTel. I built this company at the intersection of two things I know well: finance and travel. Before starting BazTel, I worked in investment analytics at State Street, one of the world&#039;s largest custodian banks, and later at TCorp, the New South Wales Government&#039;s investment...<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"author-profile_btn\">  \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/authors\/peter\/\" class=\"view-btn\">View More <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right-long\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/div>                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick answer For most Verizon customers on trips of three days or more outside North America, a data-only travel eSIM costs less than Verizon TravelPass at $12 a day. 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