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Updated Sep 2026

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Compare eSIMs for Ireland 2026

Compare 8,765 plans from 49 providers

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Which mobile networks you get in Ireland

3 and Vodafone are named by the broadest group of providers, while Eir is also listed across a substantial part of the Irish selection. That makes the operator a choice shaped by the eSIM profile, rather than a decision made independently by the buyer; the network names below are therefore particularly relevant before purchase. The fastest technology stated in these profiles is 5G, but that is a ceiling published for a profile, not a promise that a handset will maintain 5G throughout a trip.

  • 3Best stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Hutchison 3G Ireland limited

    28 of 32 providers

    Bloomy eSIM, RedEx eSIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, and eSIMnow +23 more

  • VodafoneBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Vodafone Ireland

    26 of 32 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, MicroESIM, Roamix, and eSIMnow +21 more

  • EirBest stated technology: 5G

    Operated by Eir Group plc

    23 of 32 providers

    RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, AbestESIM, Roamix, and AirPlans +18 more

Where your data comes out in Ireland

Breakout is split between local and overseas gateways, so your choice of provider decides the experience. Esimatic exits in Ireland, while others use the UK, France, Austria or the United States; the typical route to Irish services should be around 62ms, with the US options furthest at roughly 5,500km and about 99ms. That adds latency, not a cap on download speed, and gives you an IP from the breakout country. A foreign IP can make a local banking app refuse access, even though maps and messaging should work normally.

Where each provider breaks out, nearest first. Estimated from distance, not measured.

180 ms
  • AbestESIMAbestESIMFlag of France~31 ms
  • Mega eSIMMega eSIMFlag of Belgium~31 ms
  • RedEx eSIMRedEx eSIMFlag of United Kingdom~45 ms
  • Bloomy eSIMBloomy eSIMFlag of United States of America~99 ms
  • RoamixRoamixFlag of United States of America~99 ms
  • GigSkyGigSkyFlag of United States of America~99 ms

What eSIM data costs in Ireland

A gigabyte of data on a Ireland eSIM typically costs $0.75 today — 32% less than the $1.10 it cost in December 2025, over which time the number of plans we compare for Ireland went from 1,801 to 8,765.

That is 54% below the $1.62 a gigabyte typically costs across the 229 destinations we track — only 17 of them come in lower, which puts Ireland among the cheapest places in the world to buy mobile data as a visitor. Competition is most of the story. We now compare 8,765 plans for Ireland from 49 providers, against 1,801 in December 2025.

Every figure here is the lower quartile of the plans in our catalogue that month — the cheaper end of what was actually on sale, rather than an average pulled up by a handful of premium plans.

  • Ireland$0.75
  • All destinations$1.62
Typical per GB
$0.75down 32% since Dec 2025
Typical per day
$0.76up 19% since Dec 2025
Plans compared
8,765up 6,964 since Dec 2025
Providers
49up 26 since Dec 2025

Change measured since December 2025, our first monthly snapshot.

Show all 10 months
September 2026$0.75up 7% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.76up 43% on the previous monthTypical per day8,765up 113% on the previous monthPlans49up 21 on the previous monthProviders
August 2026$0.70down 5% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.53down 9% on the previous monthTypical per day4,114up 14% on the previous monthPlans28up 4 on the previous monthProviders
July 2026$0.74up 28% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58up 9% on the previous monthTypical per day3,604Plans24down 1 on the previous monthProviders
June 2026$0.58down 18% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.53down 7% on the previous monthTypical per day3,605up 5% on the previous monthPlans25Providers
May 2026$0.71down 3% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.57down 2% on the previous monthTypical per day3,428up 2% on the previous monthPlans25up 1 on the previous monthProviders
April 2026$0.73down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.58up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day3,374up 28% on the previous monthPlans24up 1 on the previous monthProviders
March 2026$0.80up 31% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.56down 5% on the previous monthTypical per day2,645down 51% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
February 2026$0.61down 39% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.59up 4% on the previous monthTypical per day5,372up 215% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
January 2026$1.00down 9% on the previous monthTypical per GB$0.57down 11% on the previous monthTypical per day1,705down 5% on the previous monthPlans23Providers
December 2025$1.10Typical per GB$0.64Typical per day1,801Plans23Providers

Frequently Asked Questions about eSIMs for Ireland

How many travel eSIM brands (providers) are available for use in Ireland, and how many prepaid data plans are there?

With 3, Vodafone and Eir named underneath the offers, Ireland is one of the better-served travel eSIM markets: most major providers list it. RedEx eSIM, Bloomy eSIM, ESIM.DOG, AbestESIM, Roamix and MicroESIM have particularly deep catalogues here, but their menus are not interchangeable. The useful choice is less about finding a brand that works and more about checking how much data each plan includes, how long it lasts, and what happens when that allowance is used up. A familiar provider may still offer the wrong-sized package.

What are the mobile networks available for a travel eSIM in Ireland?

3, Vodafone and Eir are the Irish mobile operators named in published travel eSIM listings. That gives you a genuine choice of underlying network, but usually not a network switch at checkout: the provider’s own operator list determines where the eSIM registers. In other words, the operator is part of the product you select, alongside its data allowance and terms, rather than something that changes independently after arrival. Compare the listed network before purchasing if a particular operator matters, since providers can offer different pairings for Ireland.

Are there any free data eSIM plans available for Ireland?

Yes, although the zero-cost options for Ireland are generally small introductory allowances rather than usable holiday plans. They are usually offered as a one-off sample and may require creating an account, so their practical value is getting online briefly or checking compatibility before buying more data. Ireland has a broad choice of international eSIM sellers, meaning a free listing can appear within a large paid catalogue without being intended to cover an entire trip.

Are there any unlimited data eSIM plans available for Ireland?

Most major travel eSIM providers offer plans labelled unlimited for Ireland, so this is not a niche option. The label is only the starting point: one plan may give you full speed for much longer than another, or refresh its allowance each day instead of applying it across the trip. After the included fast data is used, service is typically slowed sharply, making video difficult and maps less responsive. Check the reset period and reduced speed before choosing.

Destinations near Ireland

Crossing a border from Ireland? Compare eSIMs for the countries around it.

Regional eSIMs that cover Ireland: Europe

eSIM Providers for Ireland

A few Irish networks are represented across the provider range, including 3 and Vodafone, so the radio-side choice is meaningful rather than interchangeable. Several eSIMs state more than one operator, giving you an alternative if one performs poorly where you are, while a single-network option leaves you with that operator alone. For an itinerary covering different parts of the country, favour a plan that explicitly lists multiple networks rather than judging options by data allowance alone.

43 providers sell eSIMs for Ireland. Open one for its prices, its full plan list and the networks it puts you on here.