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Local vs regional vs global: buy coverage, not a vibe

Three Japan days rarely need a 100-country global SKU. A Schengen week with four ISOs often costs less as one Europe pack than four locals. The trip planner compares those shapes against the live catalog with a 20% data buffer. Regional packs list every ISO they cover; if Andorra or Kosovo is missing, the card says so. Global packs are for mixed-continent itineraries and for people who top up the same profile. Best Value is €/GB on published SKUs, not a marketing badge. Alternatives on the card are the same GB and days on another wholesale — plus X — so you can pick the operator, not only the cheapest row.