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Just Data. No Bill Shock.
HelloRoam works on all eSIM compatible phones and covers 185+ countries. Skip the SIM card kiosk at Pearson or YVR. Get eSIM activation done in minutes before you board.
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HelloRoam is a global eSIM company built so Canadians stop paying Bell, Rogers, and Telus CAD 12 per day every time they cross the border or fly south. Operated by Future Syncs Limited, a UK-registered business incorporated in 2024, with HelloRoam launching in August 2025, HelloRoam sells prepaid e-sim data plans for 185+ countries with no physical SIM card swaps and no activation fees. Snowbirds heading to Florida, families flying to Cancun, and business travellers crossing into the US all save up to 84% versus carrier roaming add-ons. Plans include fixed data packages and unlimited daily data, delivered digitally for instant eSIM activation. Payments are processed by Stripe at PCI DSS Level 1 standard. HelloRoam follows PIPEDA, Canada's federal private sector privacy law, and stores only the data needed to run your plan.
Why We Built This eSIM Company
Co-founders Aqib Hassan (CTO) and Mubashir Gulab (COO) hit the same wall in 2025. They landed abroad with no data and faced CAD 12-a-day international add-on fees from Bell and Rogers, plus a scramble to buy a local SIM card at the airport. Cross-border trips to the US, family holidays to Mexico and the Caribbean, and snowbird winters in Florida all came with the same bill shock. The cost was too high and the experience was too slow.
HelloRoam launched in 2025 to fix that. Today, Canadian travellers heading to the US, Mexico, Europe, or beyond get instant eSIM data on local network speeds without stopping at a kiosk at Pearson YYZ, YVR, YUL, or YYC. No physical SIM card to buy. No surprise charges on your Rogers, Bell, or Telus statement when you get home.
Get your eSIMHow HelloRoam Compares to Other eSIM Providers
See how HelloRoam compares to Airalo, Holafly, and other eSIM providers on the features that matter most to Canadian travellers crossing into the US, heading to Mexico, or flying overseas.
| Feature |  | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180-day refund on unactivated eSIMs |  |  | | | | |
| 24/7 live chat support | |  | | | | |
| no activation fees | | | | | | |
| Consistent local network speeds | | | | | | |
| No data overage charges | | | | | | |
| Instant QR code delivery | | | | | | |
| Premium US carrier networks | | | | | | |
| Own branded carrier identity (SPN) | | | | | | |
How to Use HelloRoam
Ready Before You Board at Pearson, YVR, or YUL
Secure eSIM Activation, PIPEDA Compliant, PCI DSS Level 1
Data Encryption
Your eSIM connection is encrypted end-to-end, keeping personal data safe across every carrier network you connect to while travelling abroad.
PCI DSS Compliant
Every HelloRoam payment goes through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified provider. Visa, Mastercard, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal are all accepted. Every transaction meets global security standards, so you can buy with confidence before you board.
180-Day Guarantee
Not happy with your plan? Our 180-day money-back guarantee on unactivated eSIMs covers you, no strings attached.
PIPEDA Compliant
Your personal data is never sold or shared with third parties. HelloRoam follows PIPEDA, Canada's federal private sector privacy law, and European GDPR standards. Only the data needed to manage your eSIM plan is stored, and you can request deletion at any time.
eSIM Compatible Phones on Premium Networks Across Canada's Top Travel Destinations (190+)
Your Phone Says HelloRoam
HelloRoam operates its own branded carrier identity. When you install a HelloRoam eSIM, your phone's status bar displays HelloRoam as the network name, not a local carrier.
Service Provider Name
HelloRoam provisions its own SPN in every eSIM profile. Your phone's status bar displays HelloRoam as the carrier name, just like it shows AT&T or T-Mobile on your primary SIM. Most travel eSIM resellers show the local carrier name instead.
Public Network Name
HelloRoam holds a registered Public Network Name with international telecommunications authorities. HelloRoam is recognized as a licensed service provider, not a white-label reseller operating under another carrier's identity.
Access Point Name
HelloRoam's APN configuration connects your device to the strongest local network infrastructure at your destination automatically. No manual APN setup is required on iPhone or most Android devices.
Prices are our retail rates. Plan recommendations are based on real traveller feedback and network performance data. Every purchase includes a 180-day money-back guarantee on unactivated eSIMs.
Meet the Founders
Two founders built HelloRoam because Canadian travellers were overpaying Bell, Rogers, and Telus for data every time they left the country.
Aqib Hassan
Co-Founder & CTO
Aqib Hassan is Co-Founder and CTO of HelloRoam, the eSIM company covering 185+ countries. He built the platform after watching Canadian travellers pay Bell, Rogers, and Telus daily fees for data that should cost far less. At HelloRoam, Aqib leads the engineering that puts a working eSIM QR code in your inbox within seconds of checkout. No physical SIM card required.
Mubashir Gulab
Co-Founder & COO
Mubashir Gulab is Co-Founder and COO of HelloRoam, responsible for the carrier agreements that keep eSIM plans affordable across 185+ countries. He works directly with local networks to keep activation instant and pricing clear. His work means no lock-in contracts, no surprise charges, and no need to hunt for a SIM card at Pearson, YVR, or YUL.
“eSIM removes the last physical barrier to international connectivity. With HelloRoam, travelers activate data before they land. No airport kiosk, no roaming shock.”
“Our 63-language support means a traveler from Tokyo to São Paulo gets the same native experience. Pricing in their currency, support in their language.”
HelloRoam Reviews from Real Travellers
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So pleased with both the app (easy to use) and the ease of installing the eSIM - so so simple with step by step instructions
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Great experience
Super easy to set up, no hassle with physical SIM cards, and the connection was reliable the whole time I was travelling. Speeds were solid, and I stayed connected without worrying about crazy roaming charges.
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"Rogers wanted CAD 12 a day for my two-week trip to Europe. HelloRoam cost me CAD 27 total. The connection held up everywhere from London to Lisbon. I will not go back to carrier add-ons."
Marcus D., Toronto
"Grabbed my plan at Vancouver YVR before boarding. Had data the moment I cleared customs in Tokyo. No SIM card shops, no waiting in line. This is how travel data should work."
Michael Chen, Vancouver"Family holiday to Cancun with four phones. Two weeks of data for CAD 60 total. The kids posted every day and I never once stressed about the bill coming home."
"I cross the border into the US for work every month. HelloRoam has saved me hundreds of dollars this year. The eSIM connects at the border before I even reach the toll booth."
Isabelle R., Montreal"Student exchange in Barcelona for a full semester. HelloRoam kept me connected without hurting my budget. eSIM activation took two minutes. Worked the whole four months without a single issue."
Emma T., Calgary
"Snowbird winter in Florida for three months. HelloRoam covered the whole stay. Data was reliable and the support team answered my question the same day I wrote in."
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FAQs
HelloRoam is a legitimate eSIM company run by Future Syncs Limited, a UK-registered business incorporated in 2024, with HelloRoam launching in August 2025. HelloRoam is safe to use and is PIPEDA compliant for Canadian customers. Payments go through Stripe at PCI DSS Level 1 standard. HelloRoam sells prepaid e-sim data plans for 185+ countries. Your QR code for eSIM activation lands in your inbox within seconds of purchase. No physical SIM card is required, and the CRTC-aligned digital delivery model means no airport SIM hunt when you cross the border.
HelloRoam covers 185+ countries versus FlexiRoam's smaller network. HelloRoam offers a 180-day refund window, no activation fees, and 24/7 live chat. FlexiRoam has no public money-back policy and shorter support hours. For Canadian travellers going to the US, Mexico, the Caribbean, or Europe, HelloRoam delivers broader coverage at lower daily rates than FlexiRoam.
HelloRoam eSIM plans start from CA$1.44 per day for data abroad. Fixed data packages cover trips from 12 to 30 days, and unlimited daily plans are available for heavier data use. As of April 2026, those rates are up to 84% less than Bell, Rogers, or Telus international add-ons, which charge CAD 12 per device per day when you leave Canada.
Most HelloRoam e SIM plans are data-only and do not include a voice line or phone number. You get mobile data for browsing, apps, streaming, and video calls through WhatsApp or FaceTime. Keep your primary SIM active for calls and your Canadian number while the HelloRoam eSIM card handles data. Some plans include a local number, so check each plan page before buying.
Your Canadian phone number stays on your primary SIM when you add a HelloRoam eSIM for travel data. Most eSIM compatible phones run dual SIM, so your Canadian number stays active on one line while HelloRoam handles data on the other. Turn off mobile data on your primary SIM before crossing the border to avoid unexpected charges from Rogers, Bell, or Telus.
Many eSIM compatible phones store two or more profiles at once. iPhones from the XS (2018) onward, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel 3 and later all support multiple eSIM profiles. You can switch between plans as you travel. An eSIM profile cannot be transferred to another device once installed. Contact HelloRoam support if you change phones to ask about reinstall options.
HelloRoam eSIM profiles bind to your device hardware and cannot be physically removed the way a SIM card can. The GSMA, which manages eSIM standards globally, requires encrypted provisioning and your explicit approval for every profile transfer. HelloRoam encrypts all account data end-to-end. Adding two-factor authentication to your account gives you another layer of protection against unauthorised access.
HelloRoam does not sell or share your location data with third parties. Like any mobile connection, your e-sim registers on a local carrier tower to route data, so the network can identify which tower you are near. HelloRoam stores only the data needed to manage your plan, following both GDPR and PIPEDA privacy standards. A VPN over your HelloRoam connection adds extra privacy for your browsing while abroad.
The Samsung Galaxy M53 does not support eSIM. It has dual physical nano-SIM slots but no built-in eSIM hardware. eSIM compatible phones from Samsung start with the Galaxy S20 series and later flagships. To check your device, open Settings, then Connections, then SIM card manager, and look for an eSIM option before buying a plan.
Adding a second eSIM to an iPhone takes about 2 minutes. Open Settings, tap Cellular, then Add eSIM, and scan the QR code HelloRoam sends after purchase. iPhones from XS (2018) onward support multiple eSIM profiles stored on the same device. Label each line so you know which one handles data. Activate your HelloRoam plan before you board at YYZ, YVR, or YUL so data is ready the moment you land.
The Hola browser is a VPN-based browser with a documented history of security concerns. Its free model has routed user traffic through other users' connections, raising real privacy risks. Travellers who want secure data abroad are better served by a HelloRoam eSIM for travel data combined with a reputable, standalone VPN app rather than the Hola browser.
An eSIM is worth it for any Canadian traveller paying CAD 12 or more per day in carrier roaming fees. HelloRoam eSIM plans start at CA$1.44 per day, saving up to 84% compared to Bell or Rogers international add-ons. No SIM card to buy at the airport, no contract to sign. eSIM vs physical SIM, digital activation wins every time you board a flight out of Canada.
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