HelloRoam vs Holafly: which eSIM wins for NZ travellers in 2026?

You pay one price for a set number of days, with no set data amount. A fair use policy applies, and hotspot sharing is capped at 1GB a day. The price depends on the destination and trip length, and longer plans cost less per day. HelloRoam sells both unlimited day plans and fixed data plans, so you can pick the type that suits your trip.

HelloRoam covers 185+ countries. Holafly lists more than 200 destinations, a count that includes regions and US states. Both cover popular stops like the UK, Japan, Thailand and France. If your itinerary includes somewhere less common, check each provider's list before you buy.

Not for light users or a week-long trip. For a week in France or Germany, Holafly's unlimited plan costs more than HelloRoam's week-long unlimited plan, and several times more than a HelloRoam 1GB fixed plan. Heavy users who stream video all day may like Holafly's simple pricing, so compare both providers' unlimited prices for longer trips. Light to moderate users usually pay less with HelloRoam, with no Holafly discount code needed.

Yes. Holafly works on every iPhone 15 model: the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max all support eSIM. To add Holafly or HelloRoam on an iPhone 15, go to Settings, then Mobile Service, then Add eSIM, and scan the QR code. HelloRoam works on all iPhone 15 models across 185+ countries.

Yes, in some cases. Holafly accepts refund requests up to 6 months after purchase. An unactivated eSIM gets a full refund. In other cases, Holafly may give a partial or full refund, minus an admin fee, depending on how much data you've used. HelloRoam refunds unactivated eSIMs within 180 days. An eSIM can't be moved between devices once installed, so check the plan suits your trip and phone before you scan the QR code.

Holafly offers round-the-clock chat, WhatsApp and email support, but it doesn't publish which languages its support team covers. HelloRoam's support is there 24/7 by live chat, WhatsApp and email at help@helloroam.com, and it answers in your own language. If language matters to you, check before you buy from either provider.

Holafly's travel eSIMs are prepaid, with no contract. You buy a plan for a destination and a number of days, pay once and use it for your trip. Holafly also sells a separate monthly subscription called Holafly Plans. HelloRoam is prepaid with no contract or subscription across 185+ countries, so you only buy data when you need it.

Sometimes. Holafly takes refund requests up to 6 months after purchase, and an unactivated eSIM gets a full refund. In other cases, Holafly may give a partial or full refund, minus an admin fee, depending on how much data you've used. HelloRoam gives you a refund on unactivated eSIMs within 180 days. An eSIM can't be moved between devices once installed, so buy the plan for the phone you'll carry on your trip.

Holafly prices each plan by destination and number of days, and short plans cost more per day than long ones. For a week in Japan, the UK or France, a Holafly plan costs more than HelloRoam's week-long unlimited plan, and far more than a HelloRoam 1GB plan for the same week. Compare both before you book, and check whether a Holafly discount code actually beats HelloRoam's normal price for your trip.

Holafly is a real eSIM provider, not a scam. It says it has sold more than 25 million eSIMs, and its Trustpilot profile is rated Excellent from more than 112,000 reviews. HelloRoam and Holafly are both real providers. They differ on plan types, coverage and hotspot rules.

Yes. Holafly sells unlimited day plans for the USA, so you can use data without a local SIM card, and you can share 1GB a day by hotspot. HelloRoam also covers the USA, on the AT&T and Verizon networks, with both fixed data plans and unlimited day plans. That gives you more choice, depending on how much data you need.