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Myanmar Roaming Price Audit: $120 on AT&T, $2.99 a Gigabyte on an eSIM
HelloRoam, first on this site's rubric, does not sell Myanmar: its catalogue of 29 Oct 2026 lists 185 destinations. In Asia it sells 30 destinations, among them Afghanistan, Armenia and Azerbaijan, so a trip that continues there can switch to it. HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan has a median price of $21.50 across the 35 countries where all five providers were priced.
Myanmar pricing here is quoted in dollars throughout. HelloRoam accepts 31 checkout currencies, and a bank takes 2 to 4 percent to convert a dollar charge that is not paid in one.
On destination count Airalo leads: 200+ against HelloRoam's 185.
Myanmar eSIM market: plan tiers and pricing
HelloRoam, first on this site's rubric, sells 185 destinations and Myanmar is not one of them, so this page ranks no provider here. The four below list Myanmar plans; Airalo covers 200+ destinations to HelloRoam's 185.
Holafly's Myanmar plan runs on local 4G LTE towers with no data cap per day. For trips over five days, the per-day cost beats most per-GB alternatives.
Get eSIMNomad's per-GB rates are most competitive in Southeast Asia and popular tourist routes. In Myanmar, 4G LTE data at $2.30/GB is among the lower per-GB rates in the market.
Get eSIMMPT covers major cities, motorways, and rail corridors in Myanmar. Airalo sells into that market at $2.40/GB; rural dead zones affect both the eSIM and AT&T roaming equally.
Get eSIMSaily's Myanmar plan sells 4G LTE access. VPN toggle and eSIM management live in one privacy-focused app — no separate NordVPN install needed.
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The full picture
Carrier-by-carrier roaming rates, Myanmar
Every major carrier's published Myanmar rate, side by side, with the eSIM winner highlighted.
| Carrier | Plan type | Daily | 7-day | Speed | Data limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT&T | International Day Pass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| Verizon | TravelPass | $12.00source | $84.00 | LTE | Plan data |
| T-Mobile | International Pass | $10.00*source | $50.00 | LTE | 2GB per 1 Day pass |
| eSIM · Holafly | Sold by the gigabyte | — | $2.99/GB | 4G LTE | Your choice |
*T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. The 1 Day International Pass costs $10; the 7-day figure is the cheapest pass mix, 10-day pass.
Compare all carrier roaming plans to see how AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, Vodafone, and EE stack up against eSIM providers.
Pay-per-use cost audit
The cost of forgetting your international plan in Myanmar
AT&T's international pay-per-use rate is $2.05/MB in Myanmar. Mixed phone use — maps, messaging, and social media — runs about 60 MB/hour. One hour of that: $123. Four hours of normal use: $492. Eight hours, a full day out: $984. A 30-minute Zoom meeting alone adds $922. A 5-minute video call with family costs $154. These are AT&T's published pay-per-use figures. Source: AT&T international rate card, June 2026.
Personalize your savings
Your Myanmar saving against $12 a day
Adjust the trip length, the carrier and the daily data below and the calculator reprices both sides. The starting point is the 10-day average stay recorded for Myanmar: $120 on an AT&T day pass at $12 a day, against $2.99 a gigabyte on a travel eSIM. Both prices buy access to the same local operators.
Network coverage
Operator-by-operator coverage in Myanmar
We checked AT&T's international partner list for Myanmar: MPT. We checked travel eSIM providers' network disclosures for Myanmar: also MPT. The network does not change. The price does. AT&T charges $12/day. The cheapest eSIM plan for this destination works out to $2.99/GB. MPT operates 4G LTE on standard LTE bands in Myanmar. Your phone accesses those bands identically on a carrier roaming pass and a travel eSIM. The speed ceiling is 4G LTE under both billing models.
Pricing breakdown
Carrier roaming fees and eSIM prices for Myanmar trips
A 14-day trip to Myanmar costs this in carrier roaming: AT&T $120, Verizon $168, T-Mobile high-speed $75. Subtract the eSIM cost ($29.90 for a 10GB plan on a local network) and the gap is $90.10 vs AT&T.
Each day AT&T connects you to MPT in Myanmar costs $12. Buy a 10GB eSIM plan at $29.90 and that same daily access drops to $2.14/day. Over 14 days, the difference is $90.10.
eSIM pricing for Myanmar: . AT&T's 14-day roaming bill is $120 regardless of data consumed. Every eSIM tier undercuts that figure.
Trip cost breakdown
Weekend, two-week, and month-long trips to Myanmar: carrier vs eSIM
The 3-day traveler pays $36 on AT&T for maps and messaging in Myanmar. A 2GB eSIM on a local network covers the same trip for $5.98 — $30.02 less.
The 14-day family vacation reaches $120 in AT&T charges per person. Four lines on one account come to $300, because each extra line used the same day adds $6. Four 15GB eSIM plans on a local network cost $179.40 combined — $120.60 less for the group.
A 30-day stay runs $120 on AT&T for video calls and streaming. A 50GB eSIM on a local network at $149.50 is -25% less for the same local towers. Rates checked June 2026.
Airport options
SIM card kiosks vs eSIM at Yangon International Airport (RGN)
Airport SIM shops in Myanmar primarily serve the local language market. Staff English proficiency varies and getting help with plan options takes longer when there is a language gap. An eSIM purchased online comes with English-language support and app-based troubleshooting — no language barrier between you and your 5GB data plan at $14.95.
Data planning
Myanmar trip data planning: 7 days explained
In Myanmar, mobile data fills in where WiFi is unavailable. Expect to use 1.5 GB per day across maps, messaging, and social media. A 5GB plan at $14.95 covers 11GB for 7 days.
At $14.95 for 5GB, you get roughly 64 hours of social media browsing, about 9 hours per day over 7 days. AT&T charges $12 a day, $84 in total, for the same data on a local network.
Connectivity
Myanmar WiFi speeds and dead zones
WiFi in Myanmar is spotty outside of major hotels. WiFi available in hotels and cafes in Yangon and Mandalay; limited in rural areas Cellular data from an eSIM is more dependable for transit navigation, ride-hailing apps, and anything time-sensitive.
Plan your data
Myanmar trip data requirements by day
Business travelers expensing Myanmar trips put $120 in roaming charges on the AT&T line item for a 10-day trip. A 5GB eSIM on a local network delivers the same 4G LTE connectivity for $14.95. Difference: $105.05 per trip.
Myanmar has 4 mobile operators. MPT runs the largest network with 4G LTE coverage. Both carrier roaming and travel eSIMs connect to a local network. Roaming adds a $12/day surcharge. The eSIM does not.
WiFi in Myanmar is available in major areas but inconsistent. An eSIM fills the gaps at $2.99/GB instead of AT&T's $12/day roaming charge. At Yangon International Airport (RGN), MPT, Ooredoo, Atom offer tourist SIMs — but an eSIM installed before departure avoids the airport queue entirely. Local prices in Myanmar are in Myanmar Kyat (MMK) (K), but eSIM plans are priced in USD, eliminating exchange rate uncertainty on your data costs.
Quick reference
Myanmar Travel Essentials
999/191/192
999, 191, 192 are the emergency numbers in Myanmar. Different numbers may route to different services — save all of them before your trip. Emergency calls work from any mobile device, including travel eSIMs.
Type C/D/F/G
Myanmar uses Type C outlets (European two round-prong). US plugs require a Type C adapter. Check that your phone and laptop chargers show 100-240V input — most modern chargers are compatible.
MMT (UTC+6:30)
Myanmar Kyat (MMK) (K)
Cash in Myanmar Kyat (MMK) is preferred across most of Myanmar outside major hotels and tourist centers. Card terminals are not common in local markets or small restaurants. Withdraw enough cash at a reliable ATM before leaving the city — rural areas may not have ATM access.
Good to know
In Myanmar, dial 999/191/192 for emergency services. Calling 112 may not connect on all networks. This number works on any active SIM or eSIM, including plans with exhausted data balances.
Quick tip
Myanmar law requires identity verification for any physical SIM purchase. Passport required; SIM registration mandatory An eSIM purchased before departure involves no in-country registration process.
Step by step
Myanmar eSIM setup: from purchase to first connection
- First time using an eSIM: call your carrier or check Settings > General > About > Carrier Lock on iPhone to verify your device is unlocked — Myanmar eSIMs require an unlocked phone
- Holafly sells Myanmar data by the gigabyte from $2.99 — buy it directly from their app or website. Compare all eSIM providers to find the best option for your trip.
- Returning user: if Holafly supports direct eSIM activation (no QR required), tap Activate in the app and your Myanmar profile installs automatically — do this before your flight to Yangon International Airport (RGN) so it activates the moment you land
- Disable data roaming on your carrier SIM in Settings > Cellular > Cellular Data Options. See the step-by-step guide to turning off data roaming for screenshots.
- Switch your active data line to the eSIM at Yangon International Airport (RGN) and you will be on LTE within seconds
- Use WiFi Calling on your home SIM line so you can receive calls and texts without paying roaming voice rates
Data tips
Myanmar travel data audit: where the GB go
Photo backup is a silent data drain. Google Photos and iCloud auto-upload on cellular will consume 20-100 MB per photo session depending on image quality. Turn off auto-backup on cellular before landing in Myanmar. Back up manually over hotel WiFi instead. A 10-photo session in RAW format can exceed 500 MB.
Regional context
Myanmar connectivity tips for Asia travelers
A few things to know before turning off carrier roaming in Myanmar:
VPN usage restricted; government blocks many VPN services This applies equally to carrier roaming and eSIM connections — switching from roaming to eSIM does not change your VPN access in Myanmar.
Myanmar SIM registration: Passport required; SIM registration mandatory. A travel eSIM purchased abroad bypasses local SIM registration requirements at the point of sale.
Multiple socket types in use — bring universal adapter
Internet frequently disrupted since 2021
Telenor and Ooredoo exited the market; operations transferred to local entities
WiFi available in hotels and cafes in Yangon and Mandalay; limited in rural areas Roaming passes charge $12/day to fill WiFi gaps. An eSIM covers the same connectivity at $2.99/GB.
Nearby
Related destinations
6 destinations near Myanmar are priced on the same rate card. AT&T bills $12 a day in every one of them, and the figure beside each flag is that destination's own per-gigabyte floor. The cheapest of the group is Bangladesh at $1.25 a gigabyte.
Forgot your eSIM?
Post-arrival eSIM options in Myanmar
The fastest emergency option in Myanmar: turn on AT&T cellular data long enough to download the Airalo app. The app download is approximately 5 MB. At AT&T's $2.05/MB pay-per-use rate, that download costs $10. Once the app is installed, turn carrier data back off. Connect to Yangon International Airport (RGN)'s free WiFi, buy a Myanmar eSIM plan, and scan the QR code. Your eSIM on a local network then handles all data at $14.95 for 5GB. The $10 carrier charge is a one-time cost, not a daily fee. AT&T's International Day Pass costs $12 for that same day and $12 again for every day after it.
Savings math
How much you save in Myanmar
Solo traveler
Verizon TravelPass for 10 days in Myanmar: $120. That is $12 for each 24-hour session, and a session starts on any network contact, including a background email sync. A 15GB eSIM on a local network costs $44.85 and does not bill per day. Savings: $75.15 (63%). Same 4G LTE network.
Family trip
A family of four on AT&T visiting Myanmar for 10 days: 4 lines x $12/day x 10 days = $300. Four individual 15GB eSIMs on a local network: $179.40. Family savings: $120.60. Alternative: two eSIMs with tethering for two devices each costs $89.70 total. That cuts the family data bill to 30% of AT&T roaming.
AT&T roaming rate analysis
AT&T International Day Pass charges $12/day in Myanmar. Each charge covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a local network, including background syncs from email, iCloud, and app updates, and AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle. Cost by duration: 7 days = $84. 10 days (average Myanmar trip) = $120. 30 days = $120. Without the $12/day Day Pass, AT&T's pay-per-use rate is $2.05/MB, which reaches $2,099/GB. AT&T Prepaid customers cannot add Day Pass and pay this rate automatically. A 15GB eSIM on a local network costs $44.85 for 10 days. Savings: $75.15 (63%).
All-carrier summary
AT&T: AT&T International Day Pass costs 168% more than an eSIM for Myanmar.
Verizon: Verizon TravelPass costs 168% more than an eSIM for Myanmar.
T-Mobile: T-Mobile's International Passes cost 11% more than an eSIM for Myanmar.
Against AT&T: $75.15 saved (63%). Against Verizon: $75.15 saved. Against T-Mobile's International Pass at $10/day: $5.15 saved. Against T-Mobile free tier: $0 carrier cost, but the throttle renders maps, ride-hailing, and video calls unusable. A 15GB eSIM at $44.85 delivers full 4G LTE on a local network for less than any paid roaming option.
Quick answers
Common questions about Myanmar data costs
Is eSIM cheaper than roaming in Myanmar?
The eSIM price for Myanmar starts at $44.85 for 15GB on a local network. AT&T roaming for the same 10-day trip runs $120 at $12/day. That is a $75.15 gap on the same cell towers. For a family of four, the combined savings reach $300.60. Rates checked June 2026.
How much does roaming cost in Myanmar?
US carriers charge $12/day for Myanmar roaming. UK carriers charge approximately GBP6/day. A 10-day trip costs $120 on AT&T or Verizon. A travel eSIM on a local network costs $44.85 for 15GB. Rates checked June 2026.
Does T-Mobile work in Myanmar?
Yes, within the plan's allowance. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. At 256Kbps Google Maps and ride-hailing apps stall. T-Mobile's 1 Day International Pass costs $10 for 2GB, and a week of passes $50 (10-day pass). A travel eSIM on a local 4G LTE network costs $44.85 for 15GB over 10 days. Rates checked June 2026.
AT&T fine print for Myanmar
$12 covers 24 hours from the first time your phone uses a foreign network, and a single background push notification at 2 AM can start it. AT&T bills at most 10 daily fees per line each bill cycle (terms read 31 Oct 2026).
iCloud Photos, email push, app updates all trigger the daily charge. A phone left in a bag with data roaming on starts a new $12 fee each time a sync lands after the last 24 hours ran out.
Myanmar FAQ
Myanmar eSIM & roaming questions
Myanmar carrier roaming costs $12 a day on AT&T and on Verizon
For a 14-day trip: AT&T roaming costs $120, Verizon $168, T-Mobile's passes $75 (30-day pass). Travel eSIM plans price data as a bucket rather than a day, so 14 days costs the same as 5 at $2.99/GB. Cross a border and the split between the five providers matters: Airalo reaches 200+ destinations, Nomad 200, HelloRoam 185 and Holafly 200+. This site states no Saily count. A multi-country route is the one case where paying more per gigabyte for wider coverage is the cheaper decision. Rates checked June 2026.
T-Mobile's included data in Myanmar runs at high speed until the allowance ends
For a short trip on Experience Beyond, often yes; past the allowance, no. T-Mobile's Experience More plan includes 5GB of high-speed data abroad and Experience Beyond 15GB, then data runs at up to 256Kbps. Essentials includes texting but no data. A 7-day travel eSIM at 1.5 GB/day costs $31.40 at $2.99/GB in Myanmar, against $50 for a week of T-Mobile passes. HelloRoam's 7-day unlimited plan covers the same week for a median $21.50 with no gigabyte counting, against $27.50 on Holafly. Carrier rates checked June 2026; eSIM prices from the 30 Oct 2026 price check.
Myanmar roaming bills by the day, not by the gigabyte
AT&T bills $12 per 24 hours from the first time your phone touches a Myanmar tower, at most 10 fees per line each bill cycle. Verizon matches that rate. Without a pass, each megabyte costs $2.05, so one accidental gigabyte reaches $2,099. T-Mobile's Experience plans include 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then up to 256Kbps. An eSIM bucket at $2.99/GB sidesteps all three: pay once, use it until the data runs out, and face no overage. The catch is the reverse of the carriers' catch. Run the bucket dry and you buy another one, so size the plan against your real usage. Rates checked June 2026.
Hotspot caps differ by provider on Myanmar plans
Holafly is the one to check. Its unlimited plans cap mobile hotspot at 1 GB a day, which is the trade for uncapped data on the phone itself. Fixed-data plans from Nomad, HelloRoam, Saily, and Airalo let you spend the bucket however you like, tethering included, because a gigabyte shared with a laptop is the same gigabyte. Read the plan page anyway, since a small number of budget plans restrict hotspot use. AT&T allows hotspot under International Day Pass at $12/day per line, or $84 across a week in Myanmar. If the laptop is the point of the trip, buy fixed data on MPT at $2.99/GB rather than an unlimited day plan. Rates checked June 2026.
Fair-use policy, not a speed test, governs a Myanmar plan past its allowance
Fixed-data plans in Myanmar run at full MPT 4G LTE speed until the bucket empties. After that the connection either stops or slows to a fair-use rate the provider sets in its own terms. We publish no figure for that rate, because none of the five providers publishes one we can check, and a made-up number here would ship inside this page's structured data. T-Mobile is the exception worth naming: it states its allowance abroad, 5GB of high-speed data on Experience More and 15GB on Experience Beyond, then at a reduced speed (t-mobile.com, October 2026). AT&T's $12/day pass inherits whatever soft cap your home plan already carries. Buy enough data for the whole trip at $2.99/GB rather than counting on post-cap speed. Rates checked June 2026.
The three US carriers price Myanmar roaming on different terms
None of the three US carriers offer a genuinely good deal in Myanmar. AT&T: $12/day. Verizon: $12/day. T-Mobile: 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data included on its Experience plans, then up to 256Kbps, or $10 for a 1 Day pass. A travel eSIM on MPT starts at $2.99/GB — a 7-day trip at average usage costs $31.40 versus $84 for AT&T. No carrier matches the eSIM on per-GB cost.
VPN access in Myanmar works the same on an eSIM as on roaming
VPN access in Myanmar is restricted, and the product you buy does not change that. VPN usage restricted; government blocks many VPN services Carrier roaming and travel eSIMs both terminate on a local network, so both meet the same local filtering. Routing does differ between providers and results differ with it, but none of the five sells guaranteed access and we will not claim one does. Saily is the only provider here that bundles a VPN, which saves a separate subscription and carries no promise it works where access is restricted. Install and sign in to whatever VPN you plan to use before you fly, because the download itself may be blocked once you land.
Local Myanmar apps run on a travel eSIM without a local SIM
Most local apps in Myanmar — ride-hailing, food delivery, transit — do not require a local SIM number to function. They require only a data connection, which a travel eSIM provides at $2.99/GB on a local 4G LTE network. Some banking and two-factor authentication apps require a local phone number for SMS verification. For those cases, keep your home SIM active alongside the eSIM — your home number handles SMS while the eSIM handles data.
One eSIM can cover a multi-country Asia route including Myanmar
Multi-country Asia eSIM plans exist and cover many combinations — Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Singapore, and others in a single data bucket. AT&T and Verizon charge $12/day in each country separately, so a 3-country trip at 3 days each costs $108. A regional Asia eSIM for the same 9 days runs $15-$40 total. Check plan coverage maps — Myanmar may be included in a regional plan, or you may need a Myanmar-specific plan plus a regional one.
A week of Myanmar carrier roaming costs $84
AT&T: $84/week (International Day Pass at $12/day). Verizon: $84/week (TravelPass). T-Mobile: 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data included on its Experience plans, then up to 256Kbps, or $50 for a week of passes (10-day pass). The cheapest eSIM for Myanmar starts at $2.99/GB on a local 4G LTE network — better per-GB value than all three carriers.
Fact check
Myanmar data myths travelers believe
Pay-per-use international data rates are reasonable
AT&T's pay-per-use international data rate is $2.05/MB without an active plan. At that rate, 1 GB costs $2,099. A single Google Maps navigation session in Myanmar loads 50–100 MB — that is $102–$205 at pay-per-use. A 5GB eSIM on a local network costs $14.95 for the same data. Always activate a day pass or eSIM before your flight. Rates checked June 2026.
T-Mobile includes free international data
T-Mobile's Experience plans include 5GB or 15GB of high-speed data abroad, then up to 256Kbps, too slow to load a map tile in Myanmar past the allowance. Its 1 Day International Pass costs $10. Exception: T-Mobile does not charge for calls, texts or data in Mexico and Canada; depending on the plan, up to 30GB is at high speed, then up to 256Kbps. Myanmar is not on that list. Rates checked June 2026.
Carrier roaming is more reliable than an eSIM
Reliability is determined by the local carrier's network, not the billing layer above it. AT&T roaming in Myanmar routes through a local network. A travel eSIM also routes through a local network. Both connections depend on local network coverage in any given area. AT&T charges $12/day for a connection with zero reliability advantage over the $14.95 eSIM.
Our recommendation
The numbers: eSIM vs roaming in Myanmar
For a standard trip to Myanmar, Saily covers the bases. VPN usage is restricted in Myanmar, and Saily includes NordVPN-grade encryption on every plan. That keeps your browsing private on public WiFi and hotel networks. This site's Myanmar record prices data at $14.95 for 5GB. Airalo is the alternative for broader coverage and regional multi-country bundles.
Learn more
Travel guides, Myanmar
4 guides carry the parts of a Myanmar trip this page does not price: installing the profile before departure, switching data roaming off on the home SIM, and what happens to the allowance once a fair-use policy applies. Each one reads the same rate card as this page, where AT&T bills $12 a day.
Compare Myanmar eSIM rates against carrier roaming rates
Myanmar eSIM data sells by the gigabyte from $2.99, against the $84 your carrier bills for a week of roaming.
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