Ireland & UK eSIM — reviews & details
Ireland & UK 5GB 7Days · 5 GB · 7 days
620 reviews
Coverage & networks
- Ireland 3 5G Vodafone 5G
- United Kingdom O2 5G Vodafone 5G 3 5G
Traveller reviews
Ravi L.
United States · Oct 2024
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Ravi. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Ireland & UK. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Mark 💜
Elena F.
Indonesia · Oct 2024
Exactly what I needed for travelling. Data lasted the whole trip with room to spare. Exactly as described — no surprises.
Diego
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Elena! So happy the Ireland & UK eSIM kept you connected. – Diego 💜
Diego P.
Malaysia · Sep 2024
Worked fine but took a little while to connect at first. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
David
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Apologies for the trouble, Diego. This isn't the standard we aim for. Reach our team at gotoesim.com/support so we can help right away. — David, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia R.
Germany · Sep 2024
Installed in minutes by scanning the QR code in Ireland & UK. I kept my normal number for calls while using this for data. A must-have for international travel.
Laura
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thanks for sharing, Sophia! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Laura
Omar R.
Australia · Sep 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Activation was automatic when I arrived. Highly recommend for any traveller.
Grace
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Omar! So happy the Ireland & UK eSIM kept you connected. Come back anytime! – Grace 💜
Diego G.
Australia · Sep 2024
No more hunting for a SIM card kiosk on arrival. Streaming and video calls worked without buffering. Would definitely buy again.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Diego! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Marco V.
Saudi Arabia · Sep 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. The QR code arrived instantly by email.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Marco! Delighted the speeds worked well for you. We're here whenever you travel again. – Ingrid 💜
Somchai L.
Portugal · Sep 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Ran hotspot to my laptop with no issues. Great experience overall.
Ken
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Somchai! So pleased it saved you from roaming bills. Enjoy your journeys! — Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Yuki V.
Netherlands · Sep 2024
Great value compared to roaming charges. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Emma
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for the kind words, Yuki! Love that you were online the moment you landed in Ireland & UK. Wishing you many more connected adventures! — Emma
Isabella M.
Malaysia · Sep 2024
Honestly better than buying a local SIM at the airport. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple. Made staying connected effortless.
Omar
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Isabella! Great to know the setup was quick and easy. Safe travels, and see you on your next trip! — Omar, GotoeSIM Support
Mei P.
Italy · Sep 2024
Super easy to set up before I flew out. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing. Telling my friends about this.
Priya
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Really appreciate this, Mei! Thrilled it made staying connected effortless. We're here whenever you travel again. — Priya, GotoeSIM Support
Grace G.
Japan · Sep 2024
Good coverage in the city, a bit patchy in remote areas. Speeds were solid for maps, messaging and browsing.
Mark
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Thank you for taking the time, Grace. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Ireland & UK. Any questions, our team is at gotoesim.com/support. – Mark, GotoeSIM Support
Hana B.
Turkey · Sep 2024
Decent speeds, though slower than I expected in a few spots.
Ingrid
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Appreciate you sharing this, Hana. We're constantly optimising speeds and coverage across Ireland & UK. Reach us anytime at gotoesim.com/support if we can help. — Ingrid
Emma D.
United Kingdom · Sep 2024
First time using an eSIM and it was painless. Setup instructions in the app were clear and simple.
James
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago Cheers, Emma! So happy the Ireland & UK eSIM kept you connected. – James, GotoeSIM Support
Diego V.
Australia · Sep 2024
Saved me a fortune on my holiday. Customer support answered my question quickly. Will use GotoeSIM for my next trip for sure.
Sophie
GotoeSIM Support
· 1 year ago So glad to hear this, Diego! So happy the Ireland & UK eSIM kept you connected. — Sophie
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ireland & UK eSIM cost?
The Ireland & UK 5GB 7Days plan costs $6.75 for 5 GB over 7 days, paid once with no hidden fees.
How do I activate my Ireland & UK eSIM?
Scan the QR code in your phone settings (Cellular/Mobile → Add eSIM) or tap Install in the GotoeSIM app. Install on Wi-Fi before your trip; it activates when you arrive in Ireland & UK.
Will this eSIM work on my phone?
It works on any eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked phone — iPhone XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, and recent Samsung Galaxy models.
Can I keep my regular number?
Yes. The eSIM runs alongside your normal SIM, so you keep your number for calls and texts while using data in Ireland & UK.
Comments & questions
Hugo C. · 2 weeks ago
Is roaming charged extra or is it all included?
Roaming is included in the plan, Hugo — no extra charges, it's all prepaid. – Anna 💜
Budi K. · 1 month ago
Can I use it in nearby countries too?
This plan covers its listed destination, Budi — for multiple countries, check our regional plans. – Emma 💜
Nadia W. · 1 month ago
Does the validity start on purchase or on first use?
The clock starts on first use in-country, Nadia, so buying early is totally fine. — Ingrid, GotoeSIM Support
Ava P. · 6 months ago
Great guide, the setup steps were really helpful.
Thanks Ava, that means a lot! Reach out anytime. – David, GotoeSIM Support
Sarah G. · 7 months ago
How do I check how much data I have left?
You can check remaining data anytime in the GotoeSIM app under My eSIMs, Sarah. — James, GotoeSIM Support
Sophia V. · 7 months ago
Will this keep my WhatsApp active with my home number?
Yes Sophia, WhatsApp keeps working with your home number — the eSIM only carries data. — Laura, GotoeSIM Support
Linh F. · 8 months ago
Which networks does this connect to?
You'll be on top local networks, Linh — full details are on the plan page under Coverage. – Ken, GotoeSIM Support
Ava B. · 8 months ago
How long does the QR code take to arrive after payment?
Your QR code arrives instantly, Ava — within seconds of payment, by email and in your account. — Sara
Andre M. · 10 months ago
Can I use this for hotspot/tethering?
Yes Andre, hotspot/tethering works fine — share your data to a laptop or tablet anytime. — Priya
Marco K. · 10 months ago
Does this work on an iPhone 13?
Yes Marco, it works on iPhone XS and newer — just add the eSIM under Settings › Cellular › Add eSIM. – Tom 💜
Ingrid S. · 10 months ago
Is 5G supported or just 4G?
5G is available where covered, Ingrid — you'll always get the best speed on offer. – Sophie 💜
Carlos K. · 11 months ago
Do I need to install it before I travel or after I arrive?
Install on Wi-Fi before you fly, Carlos — it switches on when you land. – Emma 💜