Download HelloRoam before your next trip abroad
Get the HelloRoam app on Google Play or the App Store, or scan the QR code below. Save on international data bills and stay connected in 185+ countries.
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eSIM activated
Download the HelloRoam eSIM app on iOS or Android to buy and activate an eSIM card in minutes. Works across 185+ countries on 199+ mobile networks, so you get local data the moment you land. No physical SIM card, no store visit, no surprise fees. The best eSIM app for iPhone and Android travelers, HelloRoam replaces your international roaming plan with a prepaid eSIM card from R 16,79. After checkout, you get your e SIM QR code by email in under 5 minutes. Scan it in Settings and you are done. The app gives you instant access to eSIM for international travel across 185+ countries, including eSIM USA plans on AT&T eSIM, Verizon eSIM, and T-Mobile eSIM compatible devices.
Choose your eSIM plan
HelloRoam offers flexible data plans in 185+ countries. Pick your destination and find the plan that works for your trip length and budget.
Choose your destinationHow to set up the HelloRoam eSIM app
Select your destination country and choose a data plan that fits your trip length and budget.
Download the app, tap "Install eSIM" and follow the on-screen steps.
Get ready for your trip. Your plan will activate automatically when you arrive.
Here is how your HelloRoam eSIM activates
Install your HelloRoam eSIM before you leave South Africa. Once you land at your destination, the data plan switches on automatically. You have 30 days from purchase to depart, so you can set everything up well ahead of your holiday.
Why choose the HelloRoam eSIM app
HelloRoam's eSIM app gives you reliable connectivity in 185+ countries, including top holiday destinations for South African travellers.
Quick Setup
Install and activate your eSIM in minutes using our guided app. No store visit, no paperwork, sorted before you leave.
No surprise charges
Skip the bill shock from Vodacom or MTN. HelloRoam plans are prepaid and transparent with no surprise charges.
Flexible eSIM for every trip
Add destinations in the app with no new eSIM needed. One app, one account, 185+ countries covered.
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FAQs
Yes, the HelloRoam app is completely free to download on both iOS and Android devices.
Simply open the app, choose your destination, select a plan, and scan the QR code to install your eSIM.
Yes, you can store and manage multiple eSIMs for different destinations in the HelloRoam app.
HelloRoam works with most eSIM-compatible devices including iPhone XS and later, and various Android phones.
You can view your real-time data usage directly in the app under the 'My eSIMs' section.
Yes, you can easily purchase additional data directly through the app at any time.
Yes, you can access 24/7 customer support directly through the app via live chat.
Yes, you need an internet connection to download and activate your eSIM profile.
Once your eSIM is installed, you can view your eSIM details offline, but you need internet for purchases.
Contact our support team for assistance with transferring your eSIM to a new device.
Yes, all payments are processed securely using industry-standard encryption.
Yes, you can request refunds for unused eSIM data through the app or by contacting support.
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