Holidaymakers can get 1GB of free travel data every month with this new eSIM
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Holafly’s new Always On benefit gives travellers 1GB of backup mobile data every 30 days, even after their original holiday eSIM plan has ended.
Holidaymakers worried about losing their internet connection abroad can now get 1GB of backup travel data every month after buying and installing an eSIM from a rapidly expanding travel tech company.
The new “Always On” benefit is included with Holafly eSIMs at no additional cost, giving travellers a small reserve of mobile data even after their original holiday plan has ended.
Once the eSIM has been installed, the 1GB allowance renews automatically every 30 days. Customers do not need to buy another package or reinstall the eSIM, although it must remain on their phone to keep the benefit active.
It could prove particularly useful during an unexpected stopover, a delayed flight or the first few hours in a new destination, when travellers may urgently need mobile data abroad for Google Maps, WhatsApp, email or an app to book a taxi.
One gigabyte will not replace a full holiday data plan, particularly for anyone streaming video or uploading large numbers of photographs. But it should be enough for everyday essentials such as checking directions, confirming a hotel booking, messaging relatives or ordering an Uber.
The backup allowance does not roll over if it is unused, and tethering or hotspot sharing is not available while using Always On. Customers must also leave the eSIM installed, switched on and enabled for data roaming.
Holafly says the benefit can currently be used across more than 150 destinations, so travellers should check their destination is included before relying on it.
The company’s main travel eSIMs offer unlimited data in more than 200 destinations, with customers able to choose packages based on the country they are visiting and the number of days they need coverage.
There are also regional eSIM options covering areas including Europe, Asia, Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, North America, the Middle East and Oceania, alongside wider global and subscription plans.
An eSIM works like a digital version of the familiar plastic SIM card. Rather than waiting for a card to arrive or buying one after landing, travellers receive the details electronically and install the plan on a compatible phone.
Holafly says its eSIMs can be delivered by email or WhatsApp and installed using a QR code, manual setup or a one-tap process on compatible Apple devices.
Travellers can keep their usual physical SIM and existing WhatsApp number in place, while using the Holafly eSIM for mobile data. This means there is no need to remove or risk losing a regular SIM card during the trip.
The company also offers customer support through WhatsApp and online chat 24 hours a day, which may be reassuring for customers who have never installed an eSIM before.
Its mobile app allows users to check whether their device is compatible, install and manage plans, and see how much of their Always On allowance remains.
Holafly was founded in 2017 and says it has now sold more than 10 million eSIMs. It has also moved away from physical travel SIM cards, meaning its service is entirely digital and does not require plastic packaging or delivery.
Travellers should check that their phone supports eSIM technology and is not locked to a particular mobile network before buying a plan. They should also compare the price with roaming packages offered by their existing provider, as the cheapest option will depend on the destination, length of stay and amount of data required.
But for regular travellers, the ability to keep 1GB of emergency data available every month could make the eSIM more useful long after the original holiday has ended.
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