{"id":254211,"date":"2026-07-28T16:40:13","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:40:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/holafly-plans-the-best-esim-plan-for-long-term-travelers\/"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:40:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T16:40:13","slug":"holafly-plans-the-best-esim-plan-for-long-term-travelers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/entertainment.runfyers.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/28\/holafly-plans-the-best-esim-plan-for-long-term-travelers\/","title":{"rendered":"Holafly Plans: The Best eSIM Plan for Long Term Travelers"},"content":{"rendered":"


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There\u2019s a lot of eSIM companies in the world. They all work a similar way: you download their app, pick your package, install the eSIM into your smartphone, and off you go. There\u2019s many I like.<\/p>\n

But one I like more the rest is Holafly and I\u2019ve been using their eSIMs for years<\/a>. I find their app to be easy to use and their rates really competitive.<\/p>\n

So when Holafly launched Holafly Plans, a single eSIM that works as an ongoing subscription across 160+ destinations, I was excited. It\u2019s a great option for those who are looking for more data and flexibility than a traditional eSIM. (An eSIM is a digital SIM built directly into your phone\u2019s hardware, so there\u2019s no physical card to insert or swap. Instead of visiting a shop for a plastic SIM, you activate a plan by scanning a QR code or installing it through an app, and you\u2019re connected within minutes. Because it\u2019s software-based, a single phone can hold multiple eSIMs, letting you switch between a home number and a local or global travel plan without touching your device. I have like 10 installed. lol)<\/p>\n

In this post, I\u2019m going to explain what the product is, how it\u2019s different than a traditional eSIM, and who I think this option is for!<\/p>\n

What are Holafly Plans?<\/h3>\n

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It automatically reconnects you when you land in a new place. Think of it as like a traditional mobile carrier \u2013 but a lot cheaper.<\/p>\n

You can buy it monthly or annually and comes in two tiers: Light and Unlimited. There\u2019s no annual contract and you can cancel any time.<\/p>\n

The Unlimited Plan includes no data caps and an unlimited hotspot so you can tether your laptop on the go. If you\u2019re a digital nomad uploading video, doing video calls, or just someone who doesn\u2019t want to think about data ever again, this is a great add on. This tier also comes with a local phone number from the US, UK, or Canada, which lets you receive SMS messages.<\/p>\n

The Light Plan gives you 25GB of data a month, still includes a hotspot, and still covers the same 160+ destination coverage. For someone who mostly uses maps, messaging apps, and the occasional Instagram scroll, this package is probably the best option.<\/p>\n

Additionally, with both Holafly Plans, once your plan is active, you get their \u201cAlways On\u201d feature which is 1GB of backup data every month, automatically for life, even if you eventually cancel your subscription entirely.<\/p>\n

Pricing varies a bit by region and currency and depending on how long you purchase, so check out their current rates on the Holafly Plans page<\/a>. However, as an example, their unlimited plan is only $55 USD per month for 1 year, which is a lot cheaper than any US based carrier charges for their base option that includes unlimited 5G data overseas. \u00a0You can get monthly, quarterly, or yearly plans. Quarterly plans save approximately 10% while yearly plans save 15%.<\/p>\n

Use the promo code NOMADICMATT at checkout to get 10% OFF Holafly Plans and 5% OFF all standard Holafly eSIMs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Classic eSIMs vs Plans<\/h3>\n

\"Nomadic

On the other hand, if you\u2019re a digital nomad, who is gone from your home country most of the year and moving between different countries all the time, then the Holafly Plans fly is the much better option. It\u2019s a standing global subscription designed for people who are more or less always somewhere. Instead of buying a new eSIM every time your itinerary changes, you have one number, one connection, one bill, that follows you across borders indefinitely. Plus, you can get a phone number, unlimited data, and a hotspot. In the US, if you were to get T-Mobiles plan, which caps data and is the closest thing we have to \u201caffordable\u201d international plans, you\u2019re going to spend over $100 USD a month (I know because I used to use this plan!). Holafly Plans costs less and gives you more.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s how it compares:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Feature \/ Cost<\/strong><\/td>\nHolafly Plans (Unlimited)<\/strong><\/td>\nUS Major Carrier Roaming Pass<\/strong><\/td>\nBuying Local SIMs \/ Single eSIMs<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Monthly Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n~$55\u2013$65 \/ month
depending on monthly, quarterly, or annual payment plan<\/td>\n		$100\u2013$300 \/ month ($10\/day add-ons)<\/td>\n$60\u2013$120 \/ month (varies by region)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Data Allowance<\/strong><\/td>\nUnlimited<\/td>\nCapped at high speeds, then throttled<\/td>\nVaries (usually 5GB\u201310GB packages)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hassle Factor<\/strong><\/td>\nZero.<\/strong>\u00a0Set it up once, works in 160+ destinations.<\/td>\nLow, but extremely expensive.<\/td>\nHigh.<\/strong>\u00a0Re-buying, swapping QR codes, line drops at borders.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hotspotting<\/strong><\/td>\nIncluded (multiple devices)<\/td>\nOften restricted or throttled<\/td>\nVaries by carrier<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

How It Works and How to Subscribe<\/h3>\n

Getting set up takes a couple of minutes, not a couple of hours:<\/p>\n