Dublin
Explore the historic streets of Temple Bar and enjoy a traditional Irish stew at a local pub.
Before you fly to Ireland, grab a travel eSIM and ensure instant mobile data access right when you land in Dublin, avoiding those dreaded roaming bills.
Built for short trips and long stays alike — if you fall into any of these, you're sorted.
Vodafone offers extensive coverage across urban and rural areas, excelling indoors. Three Ireland provides strong urban coverage, but rural areas may experience weaker signals, especially indoors.
A rough guide to pick the right plan — your real usage depends on how much you stream and share.
Maps, messaging, email and the occasional search. Enough to stay oriented and in touch.
Social feeds, browsing, music and some video. The sweet spot for most travelers.
Video calls, lots of streaming and tethering your laptop or sharing a hotspot.
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Experience Ireland without the connectivity hiccups.
Pocket WiFi, roaming and airport SIM cards all work — here's how they stack up against an eSIM.
| Telekonek eSIM | Pocket WiFi | Roaming | Airport SIM | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Scan a QR code before you fly | Reserve, then collect and return a device | Already on your home plan | Queue at a kiosk after you land |
| Ready when you land | Yes — connects on arrival | Only after pick-up | Yes | After you find a counter |
| Keep your number | Yes | Yes | Yes | No — you swap out your SIM |
| Extra device to carry | No | Yes — a hotspot to charge | No | No |
| Typical cost | Low, prepaid up front | Daily rental, often a deposit | Usually the most expensive | Varies, often paid in cash |
| Multiple travelers | One eSIM each | Share one hotspot | Charged per line | One SIM each |
Connection-tested in the cities travelers actually visit.
Explore the historic streets of Temple Bar and enjoy a traditional Irish stew at a local pub.
Visit the English Market in Cork for culinary delights and a taste of local culture.
Stroll through the Latin Quarter and try the fresh seafood along the coast.
Use the TFI Leap Card app for public transit schedules and updates without heavy data usage.
Activate your eSIM in Wi-Fi areas to avoid initial data charges.
WhatsApp calls can be more data-efficient than standard calls on some networks.
Set streaming apps like Netflix to download content over Wi-Fi to save data.
Google Maps offline feature is a lifesaver for rural road trips.
Disable background app refresh to conserve data while exploring cities.
Most recent iPhone, Pixel, Samsung Galaxy, and cellular iPad models support eSIM — but not every model does. Check your exact device in our compatibility guide before you buy.
Heading beyond Ireland? These travel eSIMs install the same way — scan before you fly, data the moment you land.
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