The eSIM Built for Irish Travellers.
No Nasty Bills. No Contracts.
HelloRoam covers 175+ countries with instant data and zero activation fees. No SIM card hunt at the airport. Your plan is sorted before you reach the gate.
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HelloRoam is a global eSIM provider operated by Future Syncs Limited, a UK-registered company founded in 2025. HelloRoam sells prepaid eSIM data plans for travellers visiting 175+ countries, with no physical SIM card swaps and no activation fees. Plans include fixed data packages and unlimited daily data, delivered digitally for instant eSIM activation. All payments are processed by Stripe at PCI DSS Level 1 standard. HelloRoam operates in full compliance with GDPR, regulated in Ireland by the Data Protection Commission.
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Built Out of Frustration. Made for Irish Travellers.
Co-founders Aqib Hassan (CTO) and Mubashir Gulab (COO) both hit the same wall when travelling in 2025. Aqib landed outside EU coverage and saw a large bill on his phone before he cleared customs. Mubashir watched friends deal with confusing roaming add-ons and surprise charges on trips to the US and Australia. International data was still too complicated and too dear for most Irish travellers.
eSIM vs physical SIM: why should going outside the EU still mean worrying about your data bill?
HelloRoam launched in 2025 to change that. Direct carrier partnerships keep prices fair across 175+ countries. Flat-rate eSIM plans mean you know exactly what you are spending before you leave home. Instant digital delivery means no SIM card scramble when you arrive in New York, Bangkok, or Tokyo.
Get Your eSIMWhy Irish Travellers Choose HelloRoam
See how HelloRoam stacks up against Airalo, Holafly, and others on the features that matter when you are travelling from Ireland.
| Feature |  | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi |
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| 180-day refund policy |  |  | | | | |
| 24/7 live chat support | |  | | | | |
| No activation fees | | | | | | |
| 99.8% uptime guarantee | | | | | | |
| No data overage charges | | | | | | |
| Instant QR code delivery | | | | | | |
| GDPR and Irish data protection compliant | | | | | | |
How to use HelloRoam
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Secure, Straightforward, and GDPR Compliant
Instant eSIM Delivery
Your QR code arrives by email within seconds of payment. No queuing at a SIM kiosk at the airport. No delays when you land at your destination.
PCI DSS Compliant
All payments go through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified provider. Every transaction meets global security standards.
180-Day Guarantee
Not happy with your plan? Our 180-day money-back guarantee covers you fully, no strings attached and no hassle.
GDPR Compliant
Your personal data is kept private and never sold, in full compliance with GDPR and Irish data protection law overseen by the Data Protection Commission.
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Meet the Founders
Two founders built HelloRoam because staying connected outside the EU was too expensive and too complicated for Irish travellers.
Aqib Hassan
Co-Founder & CTO
Aqib Hassan is Co-Founder and CTO of HelloRoam, the eSIM company active in 175+ countries. He built the systems that deliver instant eSIM activation after getting caught with a large data bill the moment he left EU coverage on a trip abroad. Before HelloRoam, Aqib worked across fintech and mobile infrastructure. That experience now powers eSIM activation that takes under two minutes from purchase to connected.
Mubashir Gulab
Co-Founder & COO
Mubashir Gulab is Co-Founder and COO of HelloRoam, leading carrier partnerships across 175+ countries. He built the agreements that make flat-rate eSIM plans possible without lengthy contracts or hidden fees. His work means Irish travellers pay a fair price whether they are heading to the US for a fortnight or across to Australia for a few months.
“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.”
What Irish Travellers Say About HelloRoam
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5 out of 5 stars
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.
Areesh72829
5 out of 5 stars
Best E-sim App
Very helpful, easy to use and straight forward. Highly recommend this app to everyone.
X99HAS
5 out of 5 stars
Travel Data
Absolutely Amazing
ui.riyad
5 out of 5 stars
Very Easy & Quick
Very Good Service, very affordable rates
Imrangulab
5 out of 5 stars
Loved there service
Amazing and very cheap service You should try when traling
Muhammadahmad1997
5 out of 5 stars
Everything straight forward
App works smoothly. Easy to install Esim itself.
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Loved by Irish travellers
Apple App StoreRated 5/5
5/5 rating
"Vodafone Ireland charges a fortune for data outside the EU. HelloRoam covered three weeks in New York for about the price of one day on my network. Brilliant."
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Ciara M., Dublin
5/5 rating
"Set up my plan the night before flying Dublin to Tokyo. Had fast data straight away when I cleared customs at Narita. No SIM card shops, no queuing. This is how travel data should work."
Michael C."Family holiday to Thailand with four phones. Set it all up at home the night before. Connected straight away at Bangkok. Could not be simpler."
5/5 rating
"Travelling for a year through Southeast Asia and Australia. Topped up twice. No issues anywhere. Grand service from start to finish."
Conor F., Cork5/5 rating
"Flying from Shannon to Lanzarote for a family holiday. Set it up the week before. Connected the moment we landed. Saved us a packet compared to our Irish carrier."
Aoife B., Galway
5/5 rating
"Honeymoon in Bali and Singapore. Zero stress about connectivity. Data worked everywhere we went, and the support team answered my questions the day before we flew."
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FAQs
HelloRoam is a legitimate eSIM provider run by Future Syncs Limited, a UK-registered company founded in 2025. HelloRoam is safe to use: it operates in full compliance with GDPR, overseen by the Data Protection Commission (ComReg context) in Ireland. Stripe processes all payments at PCI DSS Level 1 standard. HelloRoam sells prepaid data plans covering 175+ countries. Your QR code for eSIM activation arrives within minutes of purchase, with no physical SIM card required.
HelloRoam covers 175+ countries versus FlexiRoam's narrower network, making it the stronger pick for most Irish travellers. HelloRoam offers a 180-day refund window, no activation fees, and 24/7 live chat. FlexiRoam has no published money-back policy and shorter support hours. For coverage, price, and peace of mind before you fly, HelloRoam is the better option.
HelloRoam eSIM plans start from €1.37 per day for a data-only e-sim. Fixed data packages start from €1.37 for 3GB over 12 days, and unlimited daily data starts from €1.37 per day. That works out far cheaper than Eir or Vodafone Ireland daily roaming add-ons outside the EU, which can reach several euros per day with data caps that cut out quickly.
Most HelloRoam eSIM plans are data-only with no voice line or local number included. You get fast internet for apps, maps, and video calls via WhatsApp or FaceTime. Keep your Eir, Vodafone Ireland, or Three IE SIM active for calls and texts while the HelloRoam e-sim handles data. Check plan details before buying, as a small number of plans do include a local number.
Your Irish number stays on your primary SIM when you add a HelloRoam eSIM for data abroad. Most modern phones support dual SIM, so your Eir or Vodafone Ireland number stays active on one line while the HelloRoam e SIM handles data on the other. Switch off mobile data on your primary SIM to avoid charges from your Irish carrier. Your contacts can still ring your Irish number while you are away.
Many phones store two or more eSIM profiles at once, including iPhones from the XS onward, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel 3 and later. You can keep several e-sim plans ready and switch between them for different trips. An eSIM is locked to your device once installed, so if you change handsets contact HelloRoam support to discuss your options.
HelloRoam eSIM profiles are locked to your device hardware and cannot be removed like a physical SIM card. The GSMA, which sets global eSIM standards, requires encrypted provisioning and your explicit approval for every profile change. HelloRoam encrypts all account data end-to-end. Turning on two-factor authentication adds a strong second layer of protection against unauthorised access to your account.
HelloRoam does not sell or share your location data with third parties. Like any mobile connection, your e-sim registers on local carrier towers to route data. HelloRoam holds only the minimum data needed to manage your plan, in full line with GDPR. Running a VPN over your HelloRoam connection gives you an extra layer of privacy while browsing abroad.
The Samsung Galaxy M53 does not support eSIM. It has dual nano-SIM slots but no embedded eSIM chip. eSIM support in Samsung's range starts with the Galaxy S20 series and newer flagships. Go to Settings, then Connections, then SIM card manager on your handset. If no eSIM option appears, your device only takes a physical SIM.
Adding a second eSIM to an iPhone takes about 2 minutes. Open Settings, tap Mobile Data, then Add eSIM, and scan the QR code HelloRoam sends after purchase. iPhones from the XS (2018) onward support multiple eSIM profiles. Label each line clearly so you know which handles data. Set up your HelloRoam plan before you head to Dublin, Cork, or Shannon Airport so data is ready when you land.
The Hola browser is a VPN-based browser with a well-known history of security concerns. Its free model has routed user traffic through other users' connections, which raises serious privacy risks. For Irish travellers who want secure data abroad, a HelloRoam eSIM for travel data combined with a reputable VPN app is a far safer choice than the Hola browser.
An eSIM is worth it for any Irish traveller paying carrier fees outside the EU. HelloRoam plans start at €1.37 per day, saving up to 77% versus Eir or Vodafone Ireland roaming add-ons outside Europe. No physical SIM to track down at the airport, no contracts, no bill shock when you land back in Dublin. eSIM vs physical SIM, digital activation wins every time for anyone flying from Ireland.
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