iRoamly
Software & Utilities / Internet & Mobile

iRoamly

Travel eSIMs across 100-plus destinations, from $2.80 a day in Japan to $8 a day worldwide. Shop the free 500MB trial first — no card, and it proves your phone works.

9.1
ExceptionalOur score / 10
Free 500MB eSIM

Pros

  • A Free 500MB eSIM Before You Commit: New users get a one-day 500MB eSIM across 100-plus destinations with no credit card, which is the cheapest possible way to confirm your handset and your carrier lock cooperate.
  • It Names the Networks It Rides On: The US plans run on T-Mobile and AT&T and the Japan plans on KDDI and SoftBank, published on the plan page itself rather than hidden behind a generic top networks claim.
  • Hotspot Included, and Nothing Auto-Renews: Tethering is explicitly allowed on plans, and every purchase is prepaid and one-off with no subscription to forget about — US unlimited from $3.50 a day, Japan unlimited from $2.80, Europe from $6 and the 147-country global plan from $8.

Cons

  • Every plan is data-only, so calls and texts run over WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar — keep your home SIM in the phone alongside it if you need your usual number to ring.
  • Refunds run 30 days but stop the moment the eSIM is installed or activated, so check the compatibility list and install only when you are sure of the dates.

The Verdict

What sets iRoamly apart is the free 500MB eSIM, because the thing most likely to go wrong with a travel eSIM is your own phone: Compatibility and carrier locks are where these purchases fail, and iRoamly lets new users install a one-day 500MB eSIM in over 100 destinations with no credit card to find that out before spending anything. It is a small thing that removes the single biggest risk in the category. Plans come in three shapes and the site labels them clearly. Daily plans give a fixed high-speed allowance each day then continue at a reduced 128 to 512kbps until the next reset. Total plans give a fixed pot of high-speed data with no throttling. Unlimited plans give a daily high-speed allowance then drop to 5 to 10Mbps. Confirmed pricing: Japan unlimited at $2.80 a day on KDDI and SoftBank, United States unlimited at $3.50 a day on T-Mobile and AT&T, and the 147-country global plan at $8 a day for 500MB of high-speed data and then unlimited at 384kbps. Headline rates start at $6 for Europe across 39 countries and $10 for Asia across 11. Hotspot sharing is explicitly allowed, there is no eKYC step, and nothing auto-renews — every plan is prepaid and one-off, so there is no subscription to cancel. Two practical points. Every plan is data-only, so calls and messages go over apps and your usual number only rings if you keep your home SIM in the phone alongside the eSIM. And the refund rules are strict in one specific way: there is a 30-day window from purchase, but it closes the instant the eSIM is installed or activated, and the company treats installation as use. So confirm your device is on the compatibility list, buy for dates you are sure of, and install when you land rather than the week before — note also that the validity clock starts when the eSIM first connects to a network, not when you install it, and that you have 60 days from purchase to activate. For the record on corporate identity: the terms name IROAMLY LIMITED in Mong Kok, Hong Kong and LONSHIWILL LTD in London, company number 15255565, as joint operators, and describe the business as a reseller working with more than fifty telecom operators.

Daily, Total and Unlimited eSIM Plans

iRoamly sells prepaid travel eSIMs across more than 100 countries, describing itself as a reseller partnered with over fifty telecom operators. Its terms name two joint operators: IROAMLY LIMITED, registered at Unit 1111, 11/F, Hollywood Plaza, 610 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, and LONSHIWILL LTD of 48 Warwick Street, London, company number 15255565. Plans come in three published types. Daily plans provide a fixed high-speed allowance each day and continue at a reduced 128 to 512kbps once it is used, resetting daily. Total plans provide a fixed total amount of high-speed data with no speed reduction. Unlimited plans provide unlimited data with a daily high-speed allowance, reducing to 5 to 10Mbps until the next reset. Every plan is data-only — calls and messages run over apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime.

Confirmed pricing and networks: the Japan unlimited one-day daily plan is $2.80 and runs on KDDI and SoftBank, with DOCOMO also listed among partners; the United States unlimited one-day daily plan is $3.50 and runs on T-Mobile and AT&T; the Global 147-country plan is $8.00 for one day, giving 500MB at high speed and then unlimited data at 384kbps. Published starting rates elsewhere are $6 for Europe across 39 countries and $10 for Asia across 11. Plans are configured by data type, number of service days and daily data allowance, so the price scales with the combination rather than sitting on a fixed list. Regional families cover Asia, Southeast Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, China, Africa, Europe, North America, South America, Oceania and global bundles of 72, 147 and 148 countries.

Hotspot and tethering are explicitly permitted — the features panel states you can share data with other devices, and the FAQ notes only that a handset's own security settings occasionally restrict it. Identity verification is not required and connections are 4G and 5G. The device must be eSIM compatible and network unlocked, and the terms place responsibility for confirming that on the customer, who ticks a box to that effect at checkout; a supported-device list is published. Installation is by QR code from the confirmation email or through the app, and dual-SIM handsets can keep a physical SIM for calls and texts while the eSIM carries data. Three timing rules matter: the eSIM must be activated within 60 days of purchase, installed and activated within 30 days of receiving the QR code, and the validity period starts when the eSIM first connects to a supported network rather than at installation.

New users can claim a free 500MB eSIM valid for one day across more than 100 destinations with no credit card required, redeemable on the site or in the app; it supports hotspot sharing and simply expires rather than converting to a paid plan. Plans are prepaid one-off purchases with no subscription and no auto-renewal, so there is nothing to cancel; top-ups are manual and optional. The refund policy, last updated 8 March 2026, allows a request within 30 days of purchase and grants refunds where the device turns out to be eSIM incompatible, where a trip is cancelled and the eSIM has not been installed or activated, where network issues persist after troubleshooting, or where a technical fault on iRoamly's side prevents installation. Refunds are not granted once the eSIM has been installed or activated, for incorrect installation or configuration, or for temporary local operator limitations, and no refund is issued for unused data once validity expires. Approved refunds reach the original payment method in three to five business days, and billing disputes must be raised within twelve days of the invoice.

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