Key Facts
- •HelloRoam launched in 2025 and covers 185 countries with data plans starting at $2.87 for 1GB over 7 days (May 2026).(source)
- •HelloRoam's 10GB 30-day plan costs $19.99, delivering $2.00/GB. Airalo charges $2.60/GB and Ubigi $2.90/GB on the same tier, the other providers in the comparison carrying 185 or more countries.(source)
- •HelloRoam's 5GB Japan plan costs $9.49. Airalo's costs $11.00 and Saily's costs $10.99, so HelloRoam saves $1.51 (14%) against Airalo on a directly comparable plan.(source)
- •HelloRoam's 5GB Thailand plan costs $6.99 and Airalo's costs $8.00. HelloRoam's 5GB United Kingdom plan costs $11.49 and Airalo's costs $13.00. HelloRoam's 5GB United States plan costs $10.01 and Airalo's costs $14.00.(source)
- •HelloRoam partners with NTT Docomo in Japan (99.9% population coverage), SK Telecom in South Korea, T-Mobile in the United States (330 million people), and EE in the United Kingdom (99% population coverage).(source)
- •HelloRoam also partners with AIS in Thailand, Singtel in Singapore, Orange in France and Spain, Telekom in Germany, Rogers in Canada, and TIM in Italy.(source)
- •HelloRoam activates an eSIM in 30-120 seconds via QR code scan. iOS 17.4 and later devices support push installation without a QR code, holding activation at the fast end of that range.(source)
- •HelloRoam's app launched in February 2026 and carries an app score of 4.8/5, rated on activation speed, interface simplicity, in-app tutorials, and 24/7 WhatsApp chat responsiveness.(source)
- •HelloRoam's app sends push notifications at 80% and 95% data usage thresholds, giving travelers time to buy and install their next plan before running out mid-trip.(source)
- •HelloRoam's in-app activation takes three taps: select country, choose data tier, confirm payment. HelloRoam's app score is 4.8/5, Airalo's app score is 4.7/5, and Holafly's app score is 4.4/5.(source)
- •HelloRoam offers truly unlimited daily data plans with no daily cap across 185 countries from $3.35 per day, with duration-based discounts: 4% off (1-2 days), 8% (3-9 days), 11% (10-19 days), 15% (20-29 days), and 18% (30-365 days). A 30-day unlimited plan costs $82.41 ($2.75/day). Fixed data tiers also available up to 10GB at $19.99.(source)
- •HelloRoam's support scores 4.9/5, the highest of the five providers reviewed, on 24/7 live WhatsApp chat with 3-5 minute response times. Holafly scores 4.6/5 and replies in 2-4 minutes during hours built around Europe. Airalo scores 4.3/5 and peaks at 30-90 minutes via bot-first routing.(source)
- •HelloRoam offers email support for refunds and account issues with a 24-hour response window. No phone support or public community forum is available.(source)
- •HelloRoam covers 185 countries: 65 more than Nomad (120), 35 more than Saily (150), but 15 fewer than Airalo (200+).(source)
- •HelloRoam offers regional multi-country eSIM plans covering 30+ countries per region, available at helloroam.com/regional-esim. Regions include Europe, Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Middle East, Americas, Africa, and Oceania.(source)
- •HelloRoam launched in 2025, six years after Airalo (2019) and seven years after Holafly (2018), which means a smaller user review base but more competitive carrier economics.(source)
- •HelloRoam's 3GB plan for Thailand costs $4.99, the entry tier for one of Asia's busiest tourist destinations. HelloRoam's 5GB 30-day plan for Japan costs $9.49, under Airalo's $11.00 and Saily's $10.99 for the same tier.(source)
- •HelloRoam permits hotspot tethering on every plan in its published catalog, unlike Holafly which does not allow hotspot sharing on all of its plans.(source)
- •HelloRoam delivers 50-150 Mbps download speeds. Japan on KDDI/au and NTT Docomo averages 110-150 Mbps in city centers; Singapore on Singtel sits in the same band. Full-speed data policy applies to standard plans.(source)
- •HelloRoam's 10GB 30-day plan works out to $0.67 per day. Airalo's 10GB 30-day plan works out to $0.87 per day and Ubigi's to $0.97, the two other providers in this comparison carrying 185 or more countries.(source)
- •HelloRoam offers a 180-day money-back guarantee, stated in its published refund terms.(source)
- •HelloRoam earns 4.9/5 overall: coverage 4.9, speed 4.8, app 4.8, support 4.9. Verified May 2026.(source)
HelloRoam sells eSIM data plans across 185 countries starting at $2.87, with a per-GB rate of $2.00 on the 10GB plan (May 2026). That is 23 percent below Airalo's $2.60/GB on the same tier. Individual destinations run closer: a 5GB Japan plan costs $9.49 on HelloRoam versus $11.00 on Airalo and $10.99 on Saily, a $1.51 saving against Airalo. The app activates an eSIM in 30 to 120 seconds, live WhatsApp chat responds in 3-5 minutes around the clock, and a 180-day money-back guarantee backs every purchase.
The trade-offs are worth naming. HelloRoam covers 185 countries versus Airalo's 200-plus, so a handful of less-traveled destinations are absent. HelloRoam offers unlimited daily data plans alongside fixed data tiers — for travelers consuming 20GB or more per trip who want truly uncapped data with no daily limit, Holafly's unlimited plans remain an alternative. For the majority heading to Japan, Europe, Southeast Asia, or North America, neither gap changes the daily experience.
eSIM Rating: How Does It Score?
What Works and What Doesn't
What works
- Plans start at $1.14 for 1 GB, and 10 GB starts at $8.26
- Top-up adds data to a live eSIM on 1,124 of its 1,129 plans, with no new QR code
- Hotspot sharing is enabled on all 1,129 plans
- An unactivated eSIM stays refundable for 180 days, against Airalo at 14 days
- 5G on a partner network in 93 of its 185 destinations
What doesn't work
- Founded in 2025, the shortest track record of any provider reviewed
- Covers 185 destinations, fewer than Airalo at 200
- Data only, with no voice calls or SMS
How Fast Is This eSIM?
Speed performance for HelloRoam was evaluated based on provider-reported data and user community reports. Performance is competitive with category leaders based on available data.
HelloRoam delivers download speeds in the 50-100 Mbps range, sufficient for HD video calls and streaming. Latency typically falls within 20-40ms.
How Much Does This eSIM Cost?
HelloRoam is among the most affordable options we evaluated. Here is how their standard plan compares to competitors.
Last verified: May 2026
Unlimited Daily Data Pricing
| Tier | Duration | Discount | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short Stay | 1-2 days | 4% off | $6.43$3.22/day · 2d |
| Week Package | 3-9 days | 8% off | $21.57$3.08/day · 7d |
| Extended Stay | 10-19 days | 11% off | $29.82$2.98/day · 10d |
| Monthly Package | 20-29 days | 15% off | $56.95$2.85/day · 20d |
| Long TermBest Value | 30-365 days | 18% off | $82.41$2.75/day · 30d |
Is This eSIM Worth It?
Yes, for most travelers. HelloRoam delivers a reliable, well-rounded experience. You are unlikely to be disappointed, and the 185-country coverage gives you a safety net for spontaneous trips.
If HelloRoam does not quite fit, Airalo (4.5/5) is the closest alternative with wider coverage.
The bottom line
HelloRoam earns its reputation. A 4.9/5 overall, recommended without reservation for travelers who want reliable connectivity.
Is it for you?
Buy if
- You want $2.00/GB at the 10GB tier across a 185-country catalog spanning every major travel corridor in Asia, Europe, and North America
- You want an eSIM that installs in under two minutes with no setup confusion
- You are comfortable with fixed data plans and can estimate your usage in advance
- You want the security of a 180-day money-back guarantee
Skip if
- You need truly uncapped unlimited data with no daily ceiling for heavy streaming or video calls (Holafly specialises in this)
- You are traveling to one of the 15-plus countries not in HelloRoam's catalog (verify before buying)
- You want a provider with years of established brand history and a larger user review base
HelloRoam destination coverage
HelloRoam offers plans in these destinations. Click to read the destination guide.
