Travel eSIM for Holidays Abroad. Instant Data Across 185+ Countries, No Roaming Fees.

You can use eSIM in multiple countries on a single purchase with HelloRoam. HelloRoam covers 185+ countries through 204+ carrier networks. Regional plans cover 34 EU countries, Southeast Asian nations, or the Americas under one flat fee. Single-country plans cover only your chosen destination. Check the plan details before buying to confirm which countries are included. This is useful for a multi-country European road trip or island-hopping holiday across Greece, Italy, and Spain.

A 5GB eSIM plan covers most travellers for a 1-week holiday if you use maps, messaging, and light browsing without streaming video. One hour of HD streaming uses roughly 1.5GB, so 5GB gives around 3 hours of video alongside normal mobile use. For heavier usage or a longer trip, a 10GB eSIM plan gives more breathing room and is still far cheaper than EE or Vodafone daily roaming.

Unlimited eSIM plans suit heavier users who stream video, join video calls, or upload large files daily whilst travelling. Fixed data eSIM plans are better for lighter usage, holidays under 2 weeks, or trips where Wi-Fi is generally available. HelloRoam offers both types, so you can match the plan to how you use your mobile when you are abroad.

HelloRoam covers 185+ countries through 204+ carrier networks. Top destinations include Turkey, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Thailand, Japan, the USA, and Dubai. Every plan connects to the local carrier network in each country so you get real 4G and 5G speeds, not throttled tourist connections. Visit the HelloRoam coverage page and search your destination to see available plans and current pricing.

Google Pixel handsets support eSIM from the Pixel 3 onwards, so you can install a HelloRoam plan on Pixel 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 series devices without any issues. To add your eSIM, open Settings, go to Network, then SIM manager, and tap Add eSIM. Note that once an eSIM is installed on a Pixel, it stays on that device and cannot be transferred, so check your model before buying. Plans start from £0.77 and cover 185+ countries.

Samsung Galaxy phones support eSIM from the Galaxy S20 onward. Go to Settings, tap Connections, then SIM card manager, and select Add e-sim. Scan the QR code from your HelloRoam email to install. Galaxy phones support dual SIM (physical plus eSIM) so your home number stays active during travel. Confirm your specific Galaxy model in settings before buying.

HelloRoam travel eSIM plans start from £0.77 for fixed data, which is far cheaper than UK carrier daily roaming rates. As of April 2026, EE charges from £6 per day outside Europe and Vodafone UK up to £6.85 per day on standard plans. A 10-day HelloRoam plan for the same destination typically costs a fraction of what you would pay with your UK carrier. Prepaid eSIM card options require no contract and no hidden fees.

HelloRoam offers country-specific eSIM data plans for popular holiday destinations. Whether you are visiting Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Greece, or Bangkok, you get a plan tied to that country with local 4G and 5G network access. Plans cover the full country, so you stay connected when you travel beyond the main city, whether that is the Algarve, Turkish Riviera, or the Greek islands.

HelloRoam offers local eSIM plans that connect to the same networks locals use in each country. Local plans give you the best speeds and pricing for a single destination, whether that is the Costa del Sol, the Amalfi Coast, or Koh Samui. Regional plans cover multiple countries if your holiday takes in more than one stop. Search your destination on HelloRoam to see local plan options.

HelloRoam's most popular eSIM plans cover Turkey, Spain, France, Greece, Italy, Portugal, Thailand, and the USA. Plans offer 3GB to 20GB of fixed data or unlimited daily options. eSIM Europe regional plans and eSIM Turkey are among the top sellers for travellers heading abroad. All plans include instant QR code delivery by email after checkout.

HelloRoam offers cheap eSIMs for international travel, with fixed data starting from £0.77. Prices vary by destination and data size. For travellers heading to Europe or Southeast Asia, HelloRoam regional plans cover multiple countries at a lower per-country cost than buying separate local plans or relying on UK carrier roaming.

Buying data on an eSIM works like this: go to HelloRoam's website or app, select your destination and data size, and complete checkout. You receive a QR code by email. Scan it in your phone's cellular settings to install the plan. If you run low on data mid-holiday, buy a top-up through the same app in under 5 minutes without reinstalling anything. 185+ £0.77

Buying a local eSIM online through HelloRoam's website or iOS and Android app takes under 5 minutes. Search your destination, pick a plan from £0.77, pay securely, and get your QR code by email. No store visit, no queuing at the airport, no passport required. Scan and install before you board at Heathrow, Gatwick, Manchester, or Edinburgh.

HelloRoam runs an affiliate and B2B programme for travel businesses, comparison sites, and content creators. Partners earn a revenue share each time their audience buys an eSIM plan through a referral link or integration. It is a straightforward way for travel brands to offer their customers a useful product and earn from each booking. Visit the HelloRoam partners page to see commission rates and apply.

Adding more data to your HelloRoam eSIM is straightforward. Purchase a top-up through the app or website and the data credits to your active plan straight away, so you are back online in minutes. You do not need to delete or reinstall your eSIM profile to top up.

An eSIM cannot be tracked any differently to a physical SIM card. When you connect through an eSIM, your device registers on local carrier towers as it would with any SIM, and that is a normal part of how mobile networks function. HelloRoam covers 185+ countries and does not sell your location data or share it with outside parties. If you want extra privacy whilst abroad, a VPN app encrypts your traffic across your eSIM connection.

An eSIM is harder to hack than a physical SIM because no one can physically remove and clone it. GSMA SGP.22 encryption protects all HelloRoam eSIM profiles. HelloRoam encrypts all account data and recommends enabling two-factor authentication for extra protection. Your e-sim profile stays locked to your device once installed.

Most modern handsets support two or more eSIM profiles at the same time. iPhone XS and newer support dual SIM using one physical SIM and one eSIM. iPhone 14 models sold in the US dropped the physical SIM tray and became eSIM-only. iPhone 15 and newer are eSIM-only globally, with no physical SIM tray. Samsung Galaxy S21 and newer also supports multiple eSIM profiles. HelloRoam covers 185+ countries through 204+ carrier networks and lets you add a travel data plan alongside your home EE, O2, Vodafone, or Three SIM so your number stays reachable whilst abroad. All plans come with a 180-day money-back guarantee and 24/7 support. Note that an eSIM is not transferable between handsets once installed.

Yes. After Brexit, EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three reintroduced EU roaming charges, so a travel eSIM is now the practical way to keep costs down in Europe. HelloRoam eSIM connects to local carrier networks in 34 European countries from £0.77 with no daily fees. Buy before you board at any UK airport and your phone connects on arrival in France, Spain, Greece, Portugal, or wherever your holiday takes you.

EE charges from £2.47 per day in Europe and from £6 per day outside Europe on its Roam Abroad Pass. Vodafone UK charges up to £6.85 per day on standard plans. O2 Travel costs from £3.50 per day in its Europe Zone. HelloRoam e-sim plans for Europe start from £0.77 for a full fixed data allowance with no daily fee. On a two-week holiday, the savings compared to EE or Vodafone daily charges are significant.

Yes. An eSIM works on the Eurostar and in the Channel Tunnel. Your phone connects to UK carrier networks on the British side and switches to local French networks near Lille and Paris. With a HelloRoam Europe e-sim plan, your data carries through the journey without separate UK or French SIM cards. Install before you leave St Pancras and you stay connected from the moment you board to arrival at Gare du Nord.

HelloRoam eSIM plans cover Thailand, Bali, the Caribbean, and the Maldives. For long-haul holidays, a country-specific e-sim plan gives you local 4G and 5G network access from the moment you land at Suvarnabhumi, Ngurah Rai, or any other arrival airport. Plans start from £0.77 with no daily fees. That is far less than what EE or Vodafone charge for outside-Europe roaming, and it covers a full fortnight without switching SIM cards.

UK expats living in Spain, France, or Portugal can use HelloRoam eSIM for data while keeping their UK mobile number active on a second SIM line. This is useful if you need UK data during visits back home or want a flexible prepaid plan alongside a local contract. HelloRoam covers 185+ countries through 204+ carrier networks, so one eSIM profile handles travel across multiple countries without changing SIM cards.

For a gap year or backpacking trip through Southeast Asia, a HelloRoam Asia regional e-sim plan covers Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and more under one purchase. You get local 4G and 5G network speeds in each country without swapping SIM cards at every border. Fixed data plans from 3GB to 20GB suit lighter users. Unlimited daily plans work for heavier usage or long travel days. Plans start from £0.77 with no contracts.

Yes. UK business travellers can keep their EE, Vodafone, O2, or Three number active on their physical SIM while using a HelloRoam travel eSIM for data on the same handset. Dual SIM means colleagues and clients reach you on your usual number via calls and texts, while HelloRoam handles all data at local prices. This avoids EE or Vodafone daily roaming charges on a busy work trip to Europe or further afield.

HelloRoam eSIM works at every port of call on a Mediterranean cruise. You connect to local carrier networks in Spain, France, Italy, Greece, or wherever the ship docks. At sea, your phone falls back to whatever ship Wi-Fi is available, as no mobile eSIM covers open water. Install your HelloRoam e-sim before you depart Southampton and your data activates automatically each time you reach a new port. Regional Europe plans cover multiple countries on one purchase.

iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR support eSIM alongside a physical SIM. All iPhone 11, 12, and 13 models support dual SIM with one physical SIM and one eSIM. iPhone 14 models sold in the US are eSIM-only. iPhone 15 and all later models sold worldwide are eSIM-only with no physical SIM tray. To install a HelloRoam e-sim, go to Settings, tap Mobile Data, then Add eSIM, and scan the QR code from your email. Sorted in under two minutes.

Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, Galaxy Z Fold 2 and newer, and Galaxy Z Flip and newer all support eSIM. To add a HelloRoam e-sim on a Samsung handset, go to Settings, tap Connections, then SIM card manager, and select Add eSIM. Scan the QR code from your HelloRoam email and the plan installs in under two minutes. Galaxy handsets support dual SIM so your home EE, Vodafone, O2, or Three number stays active whilst you use HelloRoam for travel data.

A HelloRoam Spain eSIM connects to local 4G and 5G carrier networks on the Costa del Sol, in Barcelona, Ibiza, Tenerife, and across the Canary Islands. Plans start from £0.77 for fixed data. For a two-week break, a 10GB or 20GB plan gives plenty of room for maps, messaging, and social media without hitting the limit. That is far less than EE or Vodafone charge per day for roaming in Spain.

A HelloRoam Turkey eSIM connects to local carrier networks across Istanbul, Antalya, Bodrum, Cappadocia, and the Turkish Riviera. Plans start from £0.77 with fixed data options up to 20GB. Turkey sits outside the EU, so UK carrier roaming add-ons often cost more here than in Europe. A dedicated Turkey e-sim plan is the straightforward way to stay connected without a daily charge from EE or Vodafone.

HelloRoam Greece eSIM covers the mainland and popular island destinations including Santorini, Mykonos, Crete, Corfu, and Rhodes. Your phone connects to local 4G and 5G networks on each island, so maps and messaging work as you travel between destinations. Greece is in the EU, but UK carriers charge for EU roaming since Brexit. A HelloRoam Greece e-sim plan starts from £0.77 and covers your whole trip under one fixed cost.

HelloRoam Portugal eSIM covers Lisbon, Porto, the Algarve coast, Madeira, and the Azores. You connect to local 4G and 5G carrier networks on arrival. Since Brexit, EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three charge UK customers for EU roaming in Portugal. A HelloRoam Portugal e-sim plan starts from £0.77 with no daily charge. Install before you fly from Gatwick, Stansted, or Birmingham and your data is ready when you land.

Yes. The Canary Islands are part of Spain, so a HelloRoam Spain eSIM plan covers Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and Fuerteventura. Your phone connects to local Spanish carrier networks on arrival. UK carriers including EE and Vodafone treat the Canary Islands as within their EU zone, but their daily rates still apply. A HelloRoam Spain e-sim plan costs far less for a week or fortnight and includes no hidden daily charges.

HelloRoam covers Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, the Philippines, and more. A HelloRoam Asia regional e-sim plan covers the region under one purchase so you do not need to buy separate SIM cards at each border. Plans start from £0.77 with fixed data options and unlimited daily plans for heavier users. Install before you fly from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, or Manchester and your data is ready on arrival.

HelloRoam USA eSIM connects to local 4G and 5G carrier networks across all 50 states. For UK travellers, it avoids EE and Vodafone outside-Europe roaming charges, which reach £6 to £6.85 per day. A HelloRoam USA e-sim plan starts from £0.77 for fixed data. That covers two weeks in New York, Florida, or Las Vegas at a fraction of the cost. Install before you leave Heathrow and your data activates when you land at JFK or Orlando.

Vodafone UK charges up to £6.85 per day on standard plans for roaming outside Europe, and up to £2 per day on Xtra plans within Europe. Outside Europe this adds up quickly: a 10-day trip to Thailand or Turkey with Vodafone roaming costs £68.50 on standard plans. A HelloRoam travel e-sim for the same destination starts from £0.77 for the full trip, with no daily fee and no overage charges.

Three Go Roam covers 71 destinations including many popular holiday spots. However, fair-use data caps apply, and speeds can be throttled for heavy users. Destinations outside the Go Roam list attract higher daily rates. HelloRoam travel eSIM covers 185+ countries through 204+ carrier networks at local data prices, with no fair-use cap on fixed data plans. If your destination is on the edge of Three's coverage list, HelloRoam is a reliable backup with a 180-day refund guarantee.

Yes. O2 charges from £3.50 per day in its Europe Zone since Brexit. Countries outside the Europe Zone cost more. For a two-week holiday in Europe, O2 Travel charges add up to £49 or more. A HelloRoam Europe e-sim plan covers 34 countries from £0.77 for a fixed data allowance with no daily fee. It is a straightforward way to avoid O2 daily charges on any European holiday from the UK.

Your phone must be carrier-unlocked to add a HelloRoam e-sim. AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon all unlock phones once they are fully paid off. Check by going to Settings, then Cellular, and looking for an Add eSIM option. If you see it, your phone supports eSIM. If your carrier has not unlocked the device yet, contact them and request an unlock before your trip.

HelloRoam eSIM data works with Uber, Lyft (where available), Google Maps, Apple Maps, and all ride-hailing and navigation apps. Offline maps save some data, but live traffic, ride requests, and turn-by-turn directions need a data connection. A 3GB e SIM plan covers about a week of daily navigation and ride-hailing use. No separate SIM card needed.

An international phone plan from AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon adds daily roaming fees to your existing bill. A HelloRoam e-sim is a prepaid data plan you buy once and use until it expires. No daily charges, no bill surprises, no contract changes. You keep your US carrier plan active for calls and texts while HelloRoam handles data abroad. Plans start from £0.77 in USD.

Go to Settings, then Cellular on iPhone or SIM manager on Android. Tap your HelloRoam e SIM line and set it as the primary data line. Your AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon line stays active for calls and texts. When you return home, switch your data line back to your US carrier in the same menu. The whole swap takes about 10 seconds.

HelloRoam e-sim connects to 5G networks where available in your destination country. Many carriers in Japan, South Korea, UK, Germany, and other popular travel spots offer 5G. Your phone falls back to 4G LTE where 5G is not yet live. Speeds depend on local carrier coverage, not your US plan. Works on any 5G-capable iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, or Google Pixel device.

HelloRoam beats Airalo on three key points: unlimited daily data plans, 24/7 WhatsApp support, and 63 languages. Airalo covers more countries (200-plus) and works well for small fixed Airalo eSIM data plans. For UK travellers heading to Spain, France, or Japan, HelloRoam offers more plan flexibility and faster support when something goes wrong mid-trip. Both are far cheaper than paying EE £6 per day or Vodafone £6.85 per day roaming. For most travellers from the UK, HelloRoam is the better eSIM provider.

HelloRoam is the strongest Airalo alternative for UK travellers. HelloRoam offers unlimited daily plans (Airalo is fixed-data only, with no Airalo unlimited data option), 24/7 WhatsApp support in 63 languages, and plans from £0.77 per trip with no monthly subscription. Saily esim for Europe and Saily esim reviews suggest Saily is another Airalo alternative, but Saily covers fewer countries than HelloRoam. For travellers who need very remote destinations that fall outside HelloRoam's 185+-country catalogue, Airalo's broader fixed-data list may fill the gap.

Airalo is a legitimate eSIM provider. Airalo is legit and trusted by millions of users worldwide, with solid App Store and Google Play ratings. Airalo uses GSMA-certified eSIM technology and operates in more than 200 countries. If you are asking whether Airalo is legit, the answer is yes: it is a real, working eSIM service. HelloRoam is also a legitimate eSIM provider with carrier connections in 185+ countries across 204+ networks, and adds unlimited plans and 24/7 WhatsApp support.

HelloRoam is the better choice for most UK travellers. HelloRoam offers fixed plans from £0.77, covers 185+ countries, and provides 24/7 WhatsApp help in 63 languages. Holafly offers unlimited plans alongside a Lite plan daily plans and covers 170+ destinations, which limits you if your holiday goes beyond Europe or Latin America.

Holafly's unlimited data works under a fair usage policy, not as fully unrestricted data. Holafly applies speed throttling after heavy use within a single day. The specific threshold varies by country and is not always shown upfront. HelloRoam unlimited plans state any speed policies clearly before you buy, so you know exactly what you are getting from the start.

Mint Mobile is a US-only carrier that requires a US address and phone number to sign up. UK travellers cannot register for Mint Mobile. The Minternational Pass add-on covers about 40 countries at 5 USD per day, but you need an active US plan first. HelloRoam covers 185+ from £0.77 with no US plan required and no UK address restrictions.

HelloRoam offers true unlimited daily data plans at full speed across 185+ with no US phone plan required. Google Fi's Unlimited Plus plan caps full-speed data at 50GB per month and requires a US carrier subscription. For UK travellers, HelloRoam is the practical choice for unlimited data abroad.

HelloRoam is the strongest Google Fi alternative for UK travellers. Plans start at £0.77, cover 185+, and need no US address or monthly subscription. You keep your EE, O2, Vodafone UK, or Three SIM active for calls and use HelloRoam for affordable data abroad.

Airalo introduced unlimited data plans with fair usage throttling in select markets as of April 2026. All Airalo eSIM plans are fixed Airalo eSIM data packages. Once you use your data, you need to buy another package or use an Airalo code to top up. HelloRoam offers both fixed data and unlimited daily plans, so heavy data users and travellers on longer trips get better value with HelloRoam's unlimited option.

Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer flagship models support eSIM technology. The Galaxy S21 through S24, the Z Flip, and Z Fold series all include eSIM capability. Older Samsung phones and budget-tier Galaxy A-series models may lack support. Check Settings, then Connections, then SIM Manager on your Samsung handset. HelloRoam and Holafly both work on any eSIM-compatible Samsung device.