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Holafly Europe eSIM Had Constant Connection Problems

13

I purchased a Europe eSIM package from Holafly approximately 20 days ago. From the very first day I started using the pa...

Holafly Cyprus eSIM Stopped Working After Only Two Hours

9

I purchased an unlimited internet eSIM package for Cyprus through Holafly. As soon as I landed in Cyprus, the eSIM activ...

Holafly eSIM Not Delivered After Payment—Double Charge Refund Request

34

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Belgrade Airport in Serbia, I purchased a 3-day Europe eSIM package for Serbia through H...

Holafly Charged Me Twice at Belgrade Airport Without Delivering Service

11

On Saturday, March 21, 2026, while at Belgrade Airport in Serbia, I purchased a three-day Europe eSIM package for Serbia...

Holafly Balkans eSIM Barely Worked During My Entire Trip

12

On January 24, I purchased a Balkans eSIM package through Holafly to use during my 6-day trip between January 24 and Jan...

Holafly eSIM Not Compatible with My Phone, Refund Denied

30

On September 11, 2025, I purchased an eSIM from Holafly’s official website for use in Sweden, paying €18.90 for my Xiaom...

Holafly eSIM Not Working — Full Refund Request

32

On October 3, 2025, I purchased an eSIM from Holafly for use in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Order No: 8REKU8LPA / E...

Holafly Refund Still Not Processed After Two Months

17

On July 8, 2025, I accidentally purchased the Turkey eSIM package from Holafly, paying $14.50. What I actually needed wa...

Holafly eSIM Not Working – No Refund After Cancellation Confirmation

18

I purchased an eSIM from Holafly.com, successfully installed the application, and followed all activation steps. However...

I Bought Holafly eSIM but It Didn’t Work and My Refund Request Was Denied

15

On July 4, 2025, I purchased a Holafly eSIM for Turkey (Order No: E12076591), but I was unable to use it at all because ...

I Bought Holafly 60-Day Europe eSIM but Got No Internet and Still No Refund

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On June 7, 2025, I purchased the 60-day Europe unlimited internet package from Holafly, expecting it to work seamlessly ...

I Can’t Use Holafly eSIM in Spain and Get No Response to My Refund Request

25

I purchased an eSIM from Holafly for my trip to Spain, expecting seamless internet access during my stay. However, the e...

I Can’t Use Holafly Europe eSIM and Still Haven’t Received My Refund

26

I purchased a Holafly eSIM that was supposed to work across all of Europe, but the internet never worked in the area I w...

I Can’t Activate Holafly Türkiye eSIM and Get No Response or Refund

36

I purchased a Türkiye eSIM from Holafly, order ID 3228, for a 20 GB plan with a payment of 45.00 ₺ using Visa ending in ...

Holafly Didn't Refund As Promised

17

I have been waiting several weeks now for a promised refund through Holafly. When you contact them on email, Whatsapp or...

Holafly Sold Me a Useless ESIM and Won’t Give Me a Refund

26

Holafly has let down a lot. Though I purchased an eSIM hoping for a seamless experience, no matter what I tried I cannot...

Holafly ESIM Left Me Stranded With No Connection and Refused a Full Refund

39

I really suggest against buying an eSIM from Holafly. Expecting consistent connectivity, I got one for my vacation but i...

Holafly ESIM for Europe Gave Me Awful Internet and Condescending Support

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Hoping for a hassle-free journey, my wife and I each bought an eSIM from Holafly for our recent vacation to Europe. Regr...

I Paid Holafly for Unlimited Data, but Never Received the QR Code for Setup

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I purchased an unlimited data plan from Holafly on January 18th, ahead of my trip to the United States on January 21st. ...

Brand Overview: Holafly

Holafly is a telecommunications and travel-tech company that provides digital mobile internet connectivity services to international travelers. The company, officially registered as Holafly Limited, was founded in 2017 by Pedro Maiquez and Yingyan Hu.

Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 (661) 384-8482 (This number is primarily used for WhatsApp customer support)

Industry and Operations

Operating within the telecommunications and travel technology industry, Holafly functions as a global digital mobile operator. The company allows travelers to purchase and activate mobile data plans from their home country before traveling, eliminating the need for expensive traditional roaming agreements or swapping physical SIM cards.

  • International eSIMs: Digital SIM profiles that provide immediate local network access in over 200 global destinations.
  • Unlimited Data Plans: Prepaid mobile internet packages tailored for varying trip durations, from a few days to several months.
  • Holafly for Business: Centralized B2B eSIM management solutions designed for corporate travelers and global enterprise teams.

User Sentiment

A significant portion of user feedback highlights recurring technical and customer service frustrations. When travelers encounter issues abroad, they frequently express dissatisfaction with the brand's data policies, rigid refund processes, and support responsiveness.

  • Throttled Data Speeds: Users frequently complain that advertised "unlimited data" plans are subject to strict local Fair Use Policies. After reaching an undisclosed daily limit, speeds are often severely reduced to the point of being unusable for basic navigation or messaging.
  • Customer Service Delays: Many customers report long wait times when seeking urgent help, often dealing with automated chatbot responses or unhelpful agents during critical connectivity emergencies.
  • Refund Difficulties: Users experience significant hurdles when requesting refunds for faulty, incompatible, or unactivated eSIMs. Customers report that refund claims are frequently delayed, ignored, or denied despite providing required proof.
  • Connection Failures: A common issue involves eSIMs completely failing to connect to local cellular networks upon arrival, leaving travelers stranded without the internet access they paid for in advance.
  • Traffic Routing Issues: Some users complain that their mobile data traffic is routed through servers in different countries. This causes high latency, blocks access to certain localized websites, and forces search engines to display results in foreign languages.
  • Hotspot Restrictions: Customers often express frustration upon discovering that many of Holafly's unlimited data plans do not support data tethering, preventing them from sharing their internet connection with laptops or travel companions.

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