Prepaid eSIM for Ireland 🇮🇪

No. Your Ireland eSIM only covers the Republic of Ireland. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, so you'll lose connection when you cross the border.

Planning to visit both? Get a Europe eSIM instead. It works in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and across Europe. One installation covers everything. Networks switch automatically at borders. You get one set of usage notifications, so you won't accidentally top up the wrong eSIM or juggle two different plans.
Much simpler than managing separate eSIMs for each country.

Yes. Apple Pay and Google Pay work normally with your eSIM. These payment apps don't require a specific mobile network - they just need an internet connection, which your eSIM provides.

Yes, it works in the Republic of Ireland. Ireland is an EU member, so the "roam like at home" rule applies. Your carrier lets you use part of your home data there without daily charges.

Each carrier sets different roaming limits. The allowance you get while traveling is typically lower than your home package. Going over that cap means paying extra per gigabyte. Check your provider's roaming terms before you travel to know your limit and overage charges.

Roaming also pulls from your home data. Using 10 GB in Ireland means 10 GB less when you return home.

Northern Ireland operates differently. It's part of the UK, so EU roaming rules don't cover it. Carriers treat it as international roaming with higher rates. With an eSIM you avoid these complications. You pay a fixed price, and your home data stays untouched.

Your eSIM stops working once the validity period ends or you run out of data. But you can still top it up afterward. You have 160 days from expiration to purchase a top-up and reactivate your internet connection.
This means if you forget to buy more data before your plan expires, just open the app or our website and buy a top-up. It activates right away, and you're back online.

Planning to return to Ireland in a few months? Your expired eSIM will work again once you top it up - no need to install a new one. After 160 days without any top-up, the eSIM becomes permanently inactive.

Ireland eSIM is for travelers, business visitors, and road-trippers exploring Dublin, Galway, or the countryside. Having a dedicated data-only profile gives your phone mobile internet access to look up travel directions, check weather forecasts, and stay active on messaging channels without swapping your primary physical SIM card.

No personal registration, passport uploads, or eKYC verification steps are required. You can simply pick your preferred data volume on the website, finish the online payment, and scan the activation QR code to set up the data profile on your device.

Yes! You can purchase your travel eSIM even after arriving at your destination. The only difference from buying it before your trip is that we'll guide you to activate it immediately, allowing you to connect to a local network right away.

With travel eSIM you decide when to buy it - either before the travels, on the go using WonderConnect app, or after you arrive at your destination.

Usually, an eSIM plan starts when you first connect to mobile data at your destination.
You can install the eSIM anytime - even weeks before your trip. Installation does not start the validity period (unless you bought an eSIM for your home country; or a package that includes coverage for your home country. Example: Europe → Germany).

The countdown begins when your eSIM connects to a supported mobile network. For this to happen, your eSIM must be turned on and selected as your mobile data line.

eSIM prices for Ireland start at £2.00.

To see all available data packages and prices, scroll to the top of the page.

To use an eSIM, your device needs to be eSIM-compatible and carrier-unlocked. If you find your phone on our compatibility list, it most likely supports eSIM technology. In some cases, eSIM compatibility depends on where your phone model was manufactured. That's why we advise you to check our list before you buy one of our Ireland eSIM plans.

Carrier-unlocked means your home carrier (your mobile service provider) isn't restricting your phone from connecting to other networks. While carrier locks are becoming less common, if you're unsure, it's best to contact your provider. Just ask if they allow the use of digital SIM cards/eSIMs. If they do, you're free to avoid high roaming costs and enjoy affordable eSIM mobile data!

Setting up your eSIM requires 2 steps: installation and mobile data activation.

Step 1: Install your eSIM

Your eSIM for Ireland is ready to install immediately after purchase.

To install, choose one of these methods:
• Scan the QR code we sent you right after purchase
• Use the WonderConnect app with step-by-step installation guide and illustrations

Step 2: Activate mobile data (at your destination)

Once you arrive, complete these 4 steps:
1. In your phone settings, turn on your eSIM
2. Select the Ireland eSIM as your mobile data line
3. Enable data roaming for your eSIM (required to connect to foreign networks)
4. Turn off WiFi and test the connection by opening any website

Connection usually happens within seconds, but can take up to 10 minutes for your phone to catch the foreign network signal.
If you are using the WonderConnect app, activation instructions are accessible from the home screen.

You can buy an eSIM for vacation online from WonderConnect on this website or WonderConnect mobile app. Choose a suitable data plan, install the eSIM on your phone, and activate it following provided instructions. Ireland eSIMs start from £2.00.

Yes! Most modern smartphones support dual SIM, which means you can use both your physical SIM card and the WonderConnect eSIM simultaneously.

You install the eSIM and it works alongside your regular SIM card. You don't have to remove it from your phone.

Set the eSIM as your mobile data line. For your regular SIM card, you have two options:

• Turn it off completely to avoid roaming charges for incoming calls
• Keep it on for receiving calls and text messages

Don't worry - turning off your SIM card doesn't delete your number or contacts. You can turn it back on anytime directly from your phone settings

You can top up your Ireland eSIM using the WonderConnect app or through your web account.

Log in to your account, if you have several eSIMs, select the one you want to top up and choose a top-up package. Finalize payment and that's it.

Your top-up activates automatically when your current plan ends or when you run out of data. You can purchase it anytime - even before you need it.

It depends on the plan you select. Different plans offer different coverage - for example, a 1GB plan may cover only the selected destination, while a 10GB plan may also include 10 more countries.

To see exactly where a plan works, select it and check the Coverage section shown under the plan selection.

If you need an eSIM built to cover several countries, choose one of our regional eSIMs.