eSIM for Ireland

Plans for Ireland start at £1.99 for 0.49 GB · 1 day. There are 11 plans to choose from, valid from 1 day to 30 days.

For 7 days in Ireland, the best value is 3 GB · 7 days at £2.99: enough for maps, messaging, ride apps and social media. If you stream, make video calls or work online, take 10 GB · 30 days for £5.99.

For 14 days in Ireland, the best value is 5 GB · 15 days at £3.99: enough for maps, messaging, ride apps and social media. If you stream, make video calls or work online, take 20 GB · 30 days for £10.99.

Yes, in major cities. Elsewhere in Ireland you get 4G/LTE, which is fast enough for maps, video calls and streaming. Your eSIM uses 4G/LTE, and 5G where the partner network allows it.

Yes. Voice and video calls on WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram and similar apps work normally over the eSIM data in Ireland.

No. Your eSIM is bought online and needs no passport check or registration in Ireland.

Yes. Install the eSIM at home, switch it on when you land at Dublin (DUB), Shannon (SNN), and Cork (ORK), and it connects to a local network within a minute or two. You can order a ride or message your hotel before you leave the airport.

Coverage is strong in Dublin, Galway, Cork, and Killarney and along main roads. Signal can be weak or absent in remote areas such as Connemara and Wild Atlantic Way: download offline maps before you go.

Ireland is part of the EU “Roam like at home” area, so EU and EEA plans can use their data there at no extra cost, within a fair-use limit. A travel eSIM is worth it if your plan’s roaming allowance is small, if your plan is from outside the EU, or for long stays.

Travellers in Ireland commonly use FreeNow, Uber, and TFI Live. They all work over the eSIM data. Sign up and receive any SMS verification codes before you travel, as the eSIM has no phone number.

Yes. Regional plans (Europe, Global Lite, and Global Package) cover Ireland and other countries on one eSIM, so you do not need a new one at each border.

The eSIM connects to H3G Ireland and Meteor Mobile Ireland and switches to the best available network automatically.

For maps, messaging and social media, 1 to 3 GB per week is usually enough. If you make video calls, stream or work online, choose 5 GB or more, or an unlimited plan.

Yes, and it is the best option: install it at home over Wi-Fi. The plan only starts when your phone first connects to a network in Ireland.

Yes. WhatsApp stays linked to your number. Keep your regular SIM on for calls and SMS if you want, and use the eSIM for data.