Nomad

Asia is where Nomad's pricing model pays off most clearly: per-gigabyte cost in several Asian markets falls to around $1.10, noticeably cheaper than most competitors covering the same countries, which adds up quickly on a longer trip through the region where data use tends to be higher than a short European city break. Plans are sized by country or region, with no subscription and no activation fee layered on top of the sticker price.

The tradeoff for that low price is the same one that applies to Nomad everywhere: there's no flat unlimited option, so a traveler planning to stream heavily or hotspot a laptop for work should size their bundle generously rather than assume the cheapest plan will cover everything. Coverage is data-only, run through LotusFlare's underlying network deals rather than Nomad operating its own infrastructure. It's a strong choice for budget-conscious travelers doing a multi-country Southeast Asia trip who are comfortable buying a bigger bundle upfront to lock in the lower per-gigabyte rate.