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.
Local eSIM plans for 175+ destinations. From $2.06. No SIM swaps, no surprise charges. Buy before you board at Changi.
HelloRoam local eSIM plans are available online in about 5 minutes. Search for your destination in the HelloRoam catalogue, 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. No prepaid SIM card purchase needed, no store visit, no airport queue at Changi.
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 the same way on an eSIM connection as it does on any other mobile network.
Local eSIM plans have three practical limits. First, a local plan covers only one country, so you need a separate plan for each destination. Second, an eSIM profile stays locked to the first device after installation. Third, eSIM is not supported on older phones. For most Singapore travellers heading to Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, or Australia, these are minor concerns. The savings compared to Singtel, StarHub, or M1 international add-ons are significant.
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 departs Changi. HelloRoam local eSIM plans connect to local networks across 175+ countries, giving you local data rates instead of paying your carrier's international add-on prices. Plans start from $2.06 per day.
eSIM has 2 main disadvantages. First, an eSIM stays locked to the first device after installation. You cannot move it, so switching phones mid-trip means contacting HelloRoam support for a new QR code. Second, eSIM only works on unlocked, eSIM-compatible phones. iPhone XR and older, plus many budget Android models, lack the hardware.
HelloRoam covers 175+ countries through 145+ partner networks, with plans from $2.06 per day. Country plans cover a single destination, regional plans span multiple countries, and global plans cover 100-plus destinations. Support runs 24/7. For Singapore travellers heading to Japan, Malaysia, South Korea, Australia, or the UK, HelloRoam delivers local data rates with real savings compared to Singtel or StarHub roaming add-ons.
Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer models are eSIM compatible, as are Galaxy Note 20 and Z Fold series. Older Samsung models and some budget A-series phones do not have eSIM hardware. To confirm, open your Samsung phone settings, tap Connections, then SIM manager. If "Add eSIM" or "Add mobile plan" appears, your device is compatible.
Local country eSIM plans are one of the best options for international travel from Singapore. You buy a HelloRoam plan before you board at Changi, skip the SIM card kiosk at your destination airport, and connect to local networks the moment you land. HelloRoam local plans save you up to 77% compared to Singtel or StarHub international data add-on rates.
HelloRoam does not support top-ups on existing eSIM plans. If you run out of data, buy a new plan for the same country from your HelloRoam account dashboard. The new plan loads onto your existing eSIM profile with no SIM swap needed. Fixed plans (3GB to 20GB) cover most trips. Unlimited plans remove the worry of running low.
An eSIM connects to carrier networks the same way a physical SIM does, so standard network-based location tracking applies. HelloRoam does not share your location data with third parties. If privacy is a concern while travelling, add a VPN app alongside your HelloRoam eSIM connection.
HelloRoam sells eSIM plans that include data for a specific country or region. You cannot buy an eSIM profile without a data plan attached. Every HelloRoam plan includes a QR code, a data allowance, and a validity period. Plans start from $2.06 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 Singtel, StarHub, or M1 SIM stays in your phone for local calls and messages. 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 needed.
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