The eSIM Built for Irish Travellers.
No Eir Add-Ons. No Roaming Surprises.
HelloRoam covers 185+ countries with instant data and zero activation fees. No SIM card hunt at Dublin, Shannon, or Cork Airport. Set up your plan at home and you are connected the moment you land.
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HelloRoam is a global eSIM provider operated by Future Syncs Limited, a UK-registered company incorporated in 2024, with HelloRoam launching in August 2025. HelloRoam sells prepaid eSIM data plans for travellers visiting 185+ 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.
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 data bill on his phone before he cleared customs. EU roaming is free in Ireland, but the moment you step outside that zone, Eir, Three Ireland, and Vodafone Ireland can charge €4.99 to €6.99 per day with data caps that cut out fast. Mubashir watched friends deal with confusing roaming add-ons and surprise charges on trips to the US, Turkey, and Australia. International data was still too complicated and too dear.
HelloRoam launched in 2025 to fix that. Direct carrier partnerships keep prices fair across 185+ countries. Flat-rate eSIM plans in EUR mean you know exactly what you are paying before you leave Dublin, Shannon, or Cork. Instant digital delivery means no SIM card scramble when you land in New York, Lanzarote, Bangkok, or Istanbul.
Get Your eSIMWhy Irish Travellers Choose HelloRoam
See how HelloRoam stacks up against Airalo, Holafly, and others on the features that matter. Irish travellers flying from Dublin, Shannon, or Cork get EUR pricing, GDPR protection, and no activation fees.
| Feature |  | Airalo | Holafly | Nomad | Saily | Ubigi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180-day refund policy |  |  | | | | |
| 24/7 live chat support | |  | | | | |
| No activation fees | | | | | | |
| Reliable network connectivity | | | | | | |
| No data overage charges | | | | | | |
| Instant QR code delivery | | | | | | |
| GDPR and Irish data protection compliant | | | | | | |
| Own branded carrier identity (SPN) | | | | | | |
How to use HelloRoam
Sorted Before You Reach the Gate
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 Dublin, Shannon, or Cork Airport. Set it up at home and you have data the moment you land.
PCI DSS Compliant
All payments go through Stripe, a PCI DSS Level 1 certified provider. Every transaction meets global security standards.
180-Day Guarantee
Plans changed before you activated? Our 180-day refund covers unactivated, unscanned eSIMs in full. No strings attached, no phone calls, no hassle. That is longer than any guarantee offered by Airalo or Holafly.
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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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. Unactivated, unscanned eSIMs qualify for a 180-day refund.
Meet the Founders
Two founders built HelloRoam because Eir, Three Ireland, and Vodafone Ireland charge too much the moment you leave EU coverage. Getting data abroad should not require reading the small print.
Aqib Hassan
Co-Founder & CTO
Aqib Hassan is Co-Founder and CTO of HelloRoam, the eSIM company active in 185+ countries. He built the systems that deliver instant eSIM activation after landing outside EU coverage and seeing a large data bill appear on his phone before he cleared customs. Eir and Vodafone Ireland roaming add-ons outside the EU made a bad situation worse. Before HelloRoam, Aqib worked across fintech and mobile infrastructure. That background 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 185+ 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 EUR price whether they are heading to the US, flying from Dublin to the Canaries, or spending a few months in Australia.
“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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Great service
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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Very good like it
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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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Very helpful, easy to use and straight forward. Highly recommend this app to everyone.
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"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."
Ciara M., Dublin
"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."
"Travelling for a year through Southeast Asia and Australia. Topped up twice. No issues anywhere. Grand service from start to finish."
Conor F., Cork"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
"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 company incorporated in 2024, with HelloRoam launching in August 2025. HelloRoam is safe to use: it operates in full compliance with GDPR, which is enforced in Ireland by the Data Protection Commission. Stripe processes all payments at PCI DSS Level 1 standard. HelloRoam sells prepaid eSIM data plans covering 185+ countries. Your QR code for eSIM activation arrives within minutes of purchase. No physical SIM card, no trip to a shop, and no contract required.
HelloRoam covers 185+ countries versus FlexiRoam's narrower network, making it the stronger pick for most Irish travellers. HelloRoam offers a 180-day refund window on unactivated eSIMs, 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 €0.89 per day. Fixed data packages start from €0.89 for 3GB over 12 days, and unlimited daily data starts from €0.89 per day. Eir charges up to €4.99 per day and Vodafone Ireland charges up to €6.99 per day for non-EU roaming, often with daily data caps that cut out quickly. EU roaming is included free on Irish plans under ComReg rules. HelloRoam saves you most on non-EU trips: Spain beyond the Canary Islands, the USA, Turkey, Japan, and Australia.
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 €0.89 per day, saving up to 84% versus Eir, Three Ireland, or Vodafone Ireland roaming add-ons outside Europe. No physical SIM to track down at Dublin, Shannon, or Cork Airport. No contracts. No bill shock when you land back in Ireland. eSIM vs physical SIM: digital activation wins every time for anyone flying from Ireland.
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