Saily Ultra offers eSIM coverage in 121 countries with premium perks like lounge passes and fast-track benefits. At $60/month, it's pricey but ideal for serious globetrotters.
By Adam Makins · 
Traveling internationally used to mean either braving expensive roaming charges or fumbling with local SIM cards at every border. Saily Ultra aims to solve that problem with an eSIM service that covers 121 countries and comes loaded with travel perks. The Premium plan costs $60 per month, making it one of the pricier options on the market, but the question becomes: does the bundle of extras justify the cost?
One of Saily Ultra’s biggest selling points is simplicity. You set everything up in the Saily app before leaving home, and the moment your plane touches down, you’re connected to local networks. If your phone supports dual eSIM (like newer iPhones), you can keep your regular number active while adding a second line for international data, or just use the eSIM exclusively for data.
Testing the Premium plan across the UK and Europe revealed solid performance. In city centers with 5G coverage, speeds reached around 300 Mbps, though rural areas dropped to 4G and roughly 15 Mbps depending on local infrastructure. The service piggybacks on established carriers like EE and Vodafone, which explains the reliable connectivity. This matters because you’re not gambling on a sketchy third-party network.
The 30 GB of high-speed data included in Saily Ultra sounds generous until you actually travel. Remember, you’re probably connected to WiFi most of your life at home. On the road, that 30 GB evaporates faster than you’d think, especially if you’re streaming or downloading large files. After hitting the cap, you get unlimited throttled data at 1 Mbps, which handles messaging and navigation but not video.
The smart play here is downloading maps and videos before you go, or grabbing them during WiFi sessions. After the full month runs out, data throttling kicks in, so you’re not paying overages, just accepting slower speeds.
Saily compares well on performance and ease of use against competitors, but the pricing is steep. Most people can get by cheaper if they’re visiting just one or two countries. Saily itself offers alternatives: unlimited UK data for 15 days runs $49, while Europe-wide coverage for a month costs $72. You could grab 20 GB in France for just $23.
Here’s where the Premium tier earns its premium tag. You’re not just paying for data. The package includes two airport lounge passes monthly, fast-track security benefits at select airports, priority customer support, a built-in ad blocker (which also reduces data usage), and 8 percent cashback in Saily credits. Those credits roll into future purchases or additional perks like extra lounge access.
The lounge passes alone provide real value on delayed flights or stressful connections. While VPN service technically comes included, you could grab NordVPN separately for $3.50 to $5.50 monthly if you wanted maximum flexibility. The ad blocker is surprisingly helpful, cutting both annoyances and data consumption.
Saily doesn’t require month-to-month commitment either. Sign up quarterly for $160 (roughly $53 monthly) or annually for $600 ($50 monthly), offering slight discounts for dedicated travelers. That’s the real target market here: people who bounce between countries regularly, not casual vacationers taking one trip.
Frequent travelers and business jet-setters will appreciate Saily Ultra’s comprehensive approach to international connectivity. You get solid speeds, transparent pricing, actual travel perks, and peace of mind knowing you won’t face surprise roaming bills. Casual travelers heading to Europe once a year should probably explore cheaper regional plans instead.
The real question is whether you value convenience and perks enough to pay double what a basic data plan costs. For some people, the answer is absolutely yes. For others, $60 monthly feels excessive when cheaper alternatives exist. Your travel habits determine whether Saily Ultra becomes an indispensable travel companion or an unnecessarily expensive experiment.
Source: WIRED
