Noomi never caps your data. No ceiling, no auto-throttle switch we control. What can happen is the local carrier in a given country slows speeds during peak periods on their own network — that's the carrier's Fair Use policy, not Noomi's. We pick operators who do this least.
When does throttling happen?
It's rare. We see it most often on certain Japanese and Korean operators during 8–11pm local time, and on a small number of EU operators during summer peak weeks. It does not happen at airport arrival times, daytime hours, or in most of our covered countries.
What does it feel like when it happens?
Video calls still work. Web browsing, maps, ride-hailing, messaging — all unaffected. You may notice 4K streaming buffer during peak evening hours on the operators where Fair Use is active. Switching to 1080p usually resolves it.
Why does Noomi tell me this?
Burying it would be the brand's first lie. "Unlimited" gets used loosely across travel Wi-Fi, and travelers have learned to assume the worst. We'd rather you book Noomi knowing exactly what to expect than feel misled the first time you notice slower speeds in Osaka.
For the full policy with operator-by-country breakdown, see the Fair Use page.