HelloRoam is a global eSIM provider offering instant mobile data in 175+ countries. Buy prepaid travel eSIM plans with no extra fees, no contracts, and instant activation on any eSIM-compatible device.
Check your phone is on the eSIM supported phones list before you buy a plan. Your device must be carrier-unlocked and e-sim ready to use HelloRoam data plans across 175+ countries. Works with iPhones from XS onwards, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, Google Pixel 2 and later, and more. Most phones bought in Ireland are factory unlocked, which makes getting started grand.
HelloRoam works on most phones bought in Ireland from 2018 onwards. eSIM compatible phones include iPhones from XS onwards, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, and Google Pixel 2 and later. Your handset must be carrier-unlocked to use a HelloRoam plan. Most phones sold in Ireland come factory unlocked, so getting started is no bother.
iPhones sold in mainland China do not support eSIM. Some models sold in Hong Kong and Macau may have limited eSIM support. If you bought your iPhone in one of these regions, confirm eSIM compatibility before purchasing a HelloRoam plan.
Samsung devices must be carrier-unlocked to use eSIM. Handsets bought from Eir, Vodafone Ireland, Three Ireland, or GoMo may have eSIM restricted by default. Check your device settings before purchasing a HelloRoam plan.
Google Pixel devices purchased in Australia, Taiwan, and Japan may not support eSIM. Always verify your device's regional variant before purchasing a HelloRoam plan.
Motorola eSIM availability varies by region. Make sure your device is carrier-unlocked and was bought in a region that supports eSIM before installing a HelloRoam plan.
Oppo eSIM support is limited to flagship models in specific regions. Check your carrier and confirm your device's eSIM capability before purchasing a plan.
Xiaomi handsets sold in mainland China typically do not support eSIM. International models vary in eSIM availability by region. Always check your exact model number.
Huawei devices have limited eSIM support in most regions. Check with your carrier for compatibility before purchasing a plan.
Sony Xperia eSIM availability varies by region and carrier. Verify compatibility for your specific model before purchasing a HelloRoam plan.
Honor eSIM support varies by model and region. Check device specifications and carrier compatibility before purchasing a plan.
OnePlus eSIM support is available on select models from the OnePlus 9 series onwards. Your device must be carrier-unlocked for eSIM to work correctly.
Vivo eSIM availability varies by region. Some regional versions do not support eSIM. Check your phone's specifications page before purchasing a plan.
Nokia eSIM support is limited to select models. Verify carrier compatibility in your region before purchasing an eSIM plan.
Rakuten devices are mainly sold in Japan. eSIM support may be limited outside Japan.
Sharp AQUOS devices are mainly sold in Japan. eSIM availability varies by model and carrier.
Fairphone devices support eSIM in most regions. Verify carrier compatibility before purchasing a plan.
Nothing Phone eSIM support varies by region and carrier. Check compatibility before purchasing a HelloRoam plan.
TCL eSIM support is available on select models. Verify carrier compatibility in your region before purchasing a plan.
Realme eSIM support is limited to select models. Check device specifications before purchasing a plan.
ASUS eSIM support varies by model and region. Verify compatibility before purchasing a plan.
Hammer rugged devices support eSIM in select regions. Verify carrier compatibility before purchasing a plan.
T-Mobile Revvl devices support eSIM on the T-Mobile network.
eSIM availability and carrier support varies by device and region. Verify compatibility before purchasing a HelloRoam plan.
eSIM runs only on phones with an embedded SIM chip built in at the factory. These include iPhone XS and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 2 and newer. Handsets from before 2018 and most budget Android models do not have the chip. HelloRoam works on any carrier-unlocked, e-sim ready phone from the list on this page.
eSIM compatibility shows in your phone settings. On iPhone, open Settings, then General, then About, and look for an EID number. On Android, dial *#06# and check whether an EID appears beside your IMEI. An EID confirms the embedded SIM chip is present. Your handset must also be carrier-unlocked to install a HelloRoam e-sim plan.
Phones made before 2018 cannot use eSIM. The e-sim chip must be built into the device during manufacturing and no software update can add it later. Phones like the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and Samsung Galaxy S10 do not have this hardware. To use a HelloRoam eSIM plan, you need a compatible handset from 2018 onwards.
Apple introduced eSIM with the iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR in September 2018. Every model from iPhone 11 through iPhone 16 includes eSIM, as do the iPhone SE 2nd gen and SE 3rd gen. Older models including iPhone X, 8, and 7 do not. Any i phone from XS onward supports eSIM, which covers the full 11 through 16 lineup. iPhones bought in mainland China do not support eSIM regardless of model. iPhones sold in Ireland are eSIM compatible from XS onwards and most are factory unlocked.
Google Pixel supports eSIM on every model from the Pixel 2 through the Pixel 10, including the Pixel Fold and Pixel 9 Pro series. Pixel 7 and later can run two active eSIMs without a physical SIM card. Your Pixel must be carrier-unlocked to install a HelloRoam plan. Pixel phones bought in Australia, Taiwan, and Japan may not support eSIM, so always check your exact regional variant.
The Honor 200 Lite does not support eSIM. Honor limits eSIM to select flagship models sold outside China. Budget and mid-range Honor handsets, including the 200 Lite, use a physical SIM card only. If you are heading to the USA, Australia, or Thailand, you need an eSIM compatible device from the list on this page to use a HelloRoam plan.
The Honor 50 does not support eSIM in most markets. Honor reserves embedded SIM hardware for select high-end models outside China. The Honor 50 uses a physical dual SIM tray. If you are heading to New York, Tokyo, or Bangkok and need data, you need an eSIM compatible phone to pick up a HelloRoam plan.
iPhone 13 supports eSIM across all four models: iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, and 13 Pro Max. Apple made the 13 series the first to run two active eSIMs without a physical SIM card. HelloRoam eSIM plans work on iPhone 13 in 175+ countries. Your iPhone 13 must be carrier-unlocked to install a third-party e-sim plan, and most iPhones bought in Ireland are unlocked from the factory.
iPhone supports eSIM from the XS, XS Max, and XR onwards, released in September 2018. All models in the iPhone 11 through 16 range include eSIM, along with the iPhone SE 2nd and 3rd generation. What iphones support esim? Every i phone from XS onward supports it, including the full 11 through 16 lineup. Your iPhone needs iOS 12.1 or later and must be carrier-unlocked to use a HelloRoam e-sim plan. Phones bought through Eir, Vodafone Ireland, or Three Ireland may be carrier locked, so check your settings before you buy.
Reno 14 does not support eSIM in most regions. Oppo limits eSIM to flagship Find series models in their global versions. The Reno range, including the Reno 14, uses physical SIM cards. If you need travel data for your next trip, check the full list of eSIM compatible phones on this page to find a device that works with HelloRoam.
The LG V40 ThinQ does not support eSIM. LG never added eSIM hardware to the V40 or any model in the V series. LG left the smartphone market in 2021, so no future update will add eSIM support. To use a HelloRoam travel plan, you need a phone with eSIM hardware from Apple, Samsung, Google, or another supported brand on our list.
Checking eSIM compatibility takes under a minute. On iPhone, go to Settings, then General, then About, and look for an EID number. On Android, dial *#06# and check whether an EID appears next to your IMEI. You can also go to Settings, then About Phone, then Status. If an EID is listed, your phone has the embedded SIM chip and is ready for a HelloRoam plan.