OurByt vs Nomad
Nomad offers local data rates in 200+ destinations, with add-on data that tops up the same eSIM. Pick OurByt if you also want to call: credit calls any phone from the app, and a US, UK or Canadian number lets people call and text you back.
Side by side
Nomad details come from its own website, checked on .
| Topic | OurByt | Nomad |
|---|---|---|
| Topping up | Buy another plan any time; it waits on your eSIM and starts when the current one ends | Add-on data stays on the same eSIM |
| Calls to any phone | Yes. Calling credit calls mobiles and landlines in other countries over Wi-Fi or data, no number needed | Nomad eSIMs are for data; calls work through apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime |
| Your own number | A US, UK or Canadian number from $4.99 a month, for calls and texts in the app | Nomad’s Thailand eSIM includes a local number |
| When a plan starts | Most plans start when your phone first connects in the destination, not when you buy | Validity starts when the eSIM is activated, not when it is installed |
What OurByt brings to your trip
- Install oncePlans for 158 countries plus regions. Every plan you buy is added to the same OurByt eSIM, so the next trip is a tap away.
- Call any phoneCalling credit calls mobiles and landlines over Wi-Fi or data, with the rate shown before every call.
- A real numberAdd a US, UK or Canadian number from $4.99 a month. It rings on your lock screen and takes texts.
- Pay for what you useData plans from $0.99, paid once by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Calling credit packs from $5.
Questions
Can I use OurByt and Nomad on the same phone?
Yes. Most eSIM phones hold several eSIMs, so you can keep Nomad installed and add OurByt alongside it. Choose which line to use for mobile data in your phone's settings.
Do I need an OurByt number to make calls?
No. Calling credit alone lets you call any phone. People you call see a shared OurByt caller ID. With your own number, they see that number and can call or text you back.
Does OurByt work with my home SIM?
Yes. Keep your home SIM on for calls and texts, including bank codes, while the OurByt eSIM handles data.
Sources
Checked on . Plans and features change, so check Nomad's website for the latest. Nomad is a trademark of its owner, and OurByt is not affiliated with it.
- Nomad: home page
- Nomad: Can I make calls using my Nomad eSIM?
- Nomad: When does my eSIM validity start?
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