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.
Country eSIM plans for 175+ destinations. From €1.37. No SIM swaps, no roaming charges from Ireland.
HelloRoam local eSIM plans are available online in about 5 minutes. Search for your destination, pick a fixed data plan (3GB to 20GB) or an unlimited daily plan, pay with Apple Pay, PayPal, Visa, or Mastercard, and your QR code arrives by email straight away. No physical SIM, no queuing at a kiosk in arrivals. Popular picks for Irish travellers include Spain, the US, Portugal, and France.
eSIM is safe for banking. The GSMA, which sets global eSIM standards, requires end-to-end encryption for all eSIM profile downloads. HelloRoam eSIMs use the same security framework as physical SIM cards. Your banking app works exactly the same on an eSIM connection as it does on your Eir, Vodafone Ireland, or Three network at home.
Local eSIM plans have three practical limits worth knowing. First, a local plan covers one country only, so you need a separate plan for each new stop. Second, an eSIM profile locks to the first device it is installed on, so double-check you are buying for the right phone. Third, phones made before 2018 typically lack eSIM hardware. For Irish travellers visiting a single destination, these are minor points, and the savings over Eir or Three international add-ons are substantial.
An e SIM card for international travel is a digital SIM built into your phone that you activate with a QR code before your flight. HelloRoam local eSIM plans connect to local networks across 175+ countries, including T-Mobile and AT&T in the USA, giving you local data speeds and real savings instead of paying Vodafone Ireland or Three for international roaming. Prepaid phone cards for international calls used to be the go-to option, but a local eSIM plan gives you more data and instant activation for less. Plans start from €1.37 per day.
eSIM has 2 key limitations. First, an eSIM is device-locked once installed. You cannot move it to another phone, so if you switch devices mid-trip you will need to contact HelloRoam support for a replacement QR code. Second, eSIM only works on unlocked, eSIM-compatible phones. iPhone XR and older models, along with many budget Android devices, do not include the hardware.
HelloRoam covers 175+ countries through 145+ partner networks, with plans from €1.37 per day. Country plans cover a single destination, regional plans span multiple countries, and global plans reach 100-plus destinations. Support is available 24/7. For Irish travellers heading to Spain, the US, Thailand, or Japan, HelloRoam delivers local rates with no roaming charges from your Irish carrier.
Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer support eSIM, as do Galaxy Note 20 and the Z Fold range. Older Samsung models and some budget A-series handsets do not have the hardware. To check, open Settings on your Samsung, go to Connections, then SIM manager, and look for Add eSIM or Add mobile plan in the list.
Local eSIM plans are one of the best options for staying connected on holidays. Set up your HelloRoam plan the night before you fly from Dublin, Cork, or Shannon and your phone connects to local networks the moment you land, with no SIM hunt at the airport. Compared to Vodafone Ireland or Eir international roaming at around €10 to €15 per day, HelloRoam local plans save Irish travellers up to 77% on data abroad.
HelloRoam does not offer top-ups on active eSIM plans. If you run out of data, buy a new plan for the same country from your HelloRoam account. The new plan loads onto your existing eSIM profile with no SIM swap needed. Fixed plans (3GB to 20GB) cover most holidays; unlimited plans take the worry out of running low on a longer trip.
A local country eSIM connects to carrier towers the same way a physical SIM does, so standard network-based location applies at a local level. HelloRoam does not sell or share your location data with any third parties. If you want an extra layer of privacy while you are away, run a VPN app alongside your HelloRoam connection.
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans that include data for a specific country or region. Every plan comes with a QR code, a data allowance, and a validity window. You cannot buy an eSIM profile without a data plan. Plans start from €1.37 per day, with options from 3GB for 12 days up to unlimited daily data.
HelloRoam eSIM plans install alongside your existing physical SIM, not instead of it. Your home carrier's SIM, whether Eir, Three, or Vodafone Ireland, stays in your phone for calls and texts. The HelloRoam eSIM handles your international data on a separate digital line. On iPhone XS and newer, both lines run at the same time with no SIM swap required.
Manage your eSIMs wherever you are, whenever you need.
