eSIM Holafly Review – unlimited data + discount code💰

Do you want to stay online while traveling or need internet for work and are looking for a suitable eSIM? The solution for you could be an eSIM from Holafly. This provider has been on the market since 2018 and has over a million users worldwide. As one of the few, they mainly offer unlimited data packages. Let’s take a look at our Holafly review to see what we recommend about them and where we still see some gaps.

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Holafly review: eSIM offer

Holafly is an eSIM provider with a wide range of truly unlimited data services. Additionally, some eSIMs include a few minutes of calls that you can use only in a specific area (sometimes covering an entire region rather than just one country). If you want to stay connected with loved ones, you can use WhatsApp or Messenger, and with unlimited data, you won’t have to worry about usage.

Coverage

The offering is quite extensive. Holafly provides data packages for over 190 countries and regions. You can purchase regional plans for Europe, Asia, North America, the Caribbean, and they are among the few offering a single plan for the whole of South America, although it is quite expensive. They also offer a global plan that covers 113 countries.

One thing I would like to highlight about Holafly is that they strive to provide connections through the best operators in each country. This generally means more reliable service, even in areas where competitors may struggle.

Data Volume

Holafly stands out by offering mostly unlimited data plans. Are they truly unlimited? For the average user, yes. However, if the local operator where your eSIM is registered determines that your usage exceeds 90 GB per month, they may reduce your speed to 256–1024 kB/s to prevent network congestion. If you contact Holafly, they are usually willing to help resolve this issue.

For countries without unlimited plans, Holafly provides eSIMs with data volumes between 1-20 GB. These, however, are relatively expensive compared to other providers.

Pricing

The prices reflect the fact that you are getting unlimited data, meaning they are more expensive than most other providers. However, this doesn’t mean they aren’t worth it. If you know you’ll consume a lot of data or are staying in your destination for an extended period and need to stay connected every day, Holafly’s unlimited plans can be a good investment.

However, limited data plans from Holafly aren’t cost-effective, nor are the unlimited plans for countries where competitors also offer unlimited options (often Southeast Asian countries).

Validity

Data packages are available for 1 to 90 days in most countries. Holafly is one of the few providers offering plans longer than one month. It’s also great that you can choose the exact duration of your trip, so for a 16-day holiday, you don’t have to buy a 30-day eSIM, saving money.

The validity period begins when the eSIM is activated (either by connecting to the local network or enabling it in your phone’s settings). The support team recommended purchasing the eSIM in advance but installing it just before departure.

Holafly Website and App Overview

The website and app are intuitive and suitable even for first-time eSIM buyers. Each eSIM clearly states whether it includes data or calls, whether you can use a hotspot, the internet speed, or which operator you will connect to in the country. It’s available in English and 18 other languages.

The website also has a support center with answers to all your questions, often supplemented by videos.

One downside for me is that you can’t choose the exact number of days when buying an eSIM in the app; you have to select from the given options (5, 7, 10, 15, 20, 60, 90 days). The app also doesn’t provide as much technical information about the eSIM, such as which operator you’ll be using.

How Complicated Is Buying and Installing an eSIM?

Before buying an eSIM, always check if your phone supports this technology and whether it is unlocked.

You can purchase an eSIM on the website or via the app. You can pay in five different currencies, including euros and dollars, using a credit card, Apple or Google Pay, or even PayPal.

You will receive an email with a QR code, a numerical code, and instructions. Follow these instructions to install the eSIM either by scanning the QR code or manually entering the numerical code in your phone’s settings. In the app, you can install the eSIM automatically by simply clicking “install” and following the on-screen guide.

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Can I Share Data via Hotspot?

Since Holafly offers unlimited data, they allow you to share up to 500 MB per day via hotspot across multiple devices to prevent large groups from sharing a single eSIM. However, this can be inconvenient for those who need to work, as you won’t be able to share more data with your laptop.

You can always check the “Technical Specs” section of each eSIM to confirm this before buying.

Loyalty Program

Like others, Holafly offers 5% cashback on your purchase. You also get virtual credits for referring a friend. The friend gets 5% off their first purchase, and you receive 500 HolaCoins ($5) for your next purchase, which is quite a generous amount compared to competitors. You can then convert HolaCoins into a discount code in your account to use on your next purchase.

Customer Support

I was extremely satisfied with their customer support. You can use live chat on their website or WhatsApp. Both are available 24/7 and typically respond within seconds, at most a few minutes.

Although they have a chatbot on their website, it’s easy to get through to a real person if needed. The only downside is that you have to speak English.

Conclusion and Evaluation (Pros and Cons)

Holafly isn’t the eSIM provider for everyone. It’s more suited for those who need unlimited data because they want to stay online without worrying about limits. It’s also ideal for those who are going on a trip for a month or more. I’d like to say it’s also good for those who need to work in their destination, but there’s a limitation: you can’t share data with a laptop via hotspot, so it only applies if you can work from your phone.