By Lisa Salter
Montreal travel advisor · Updated June 26, 2026
Holafly's pitch is simple: unlimited data, no counting gigabytes. For some travellers that's exactly right — for others, the price and the fine print matter. Here's an honest review for Canadians.
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See eSIM plansWhat is Holafly, and how does it work?
Holafly sells data-only eSIMs you install by QR code or its app, built around one promise: unlimited data for a set number of days (1 to 90) in your destination. Data starts on first use at the destination, so you can install in advance. You keep your Canadian number for calls and texts; newer unlimited plans can also add an optional US, UK or Canada number in the app.
What Holafly does well
No counting gigs
Truly unlimited data on your main device — ideal if you stream, map and scroll all day without watching a meter.
24/7, and good
Live chat and WhatsApp support around the clock, with a strong 4.6/5 Trustpilot score across tens of thousands of reviews.
Runs alongside your SIM
Your home number stays active for calls and texts; newer plans even offer an optional Canada number.
Install in advance
Set it up at home; the clock only starts when you first connect at your destination.
Where Holafly has limits
Costs more
Unlimited convenience comes at a premium — capped data plans are usually cheaper for light use.
Tethering is capped
Sharing to a laptop or other device is typically limited to ~500 MB–1 GB/day on standard plans — not for sustained laptop work.
Fair-use slowdowns
Speeds can reduce after roughly 2–3 GB in a day under the carrier's fair-use policy, resetting the next day.
Rural dead zones
Some travellers report weaker coverage well outside major cities — usually fine in tourist areas.
Unlimited vs a sized data plan — which makes sense?
If you're a heavy phone user who hates tracking data — lots of streaming, video calls, maps all day — Holafly's unlimited plans are worth the premium and the peace of mind. If your use is light to moderate (maps, messaging, social, photos), a sized data plan from a cheaper provider often costs less for the same real-world experience. And if you need to tether a laptop for work, check the hotspot limits carefully before you buy.
Frequently asked questions
Is Holafly data really unlimited?
Yes for everyday phone use, but a fair-use policy can slow speeds after roughly 2–3 GB in a single day, returning to normal the next. There's no hard cut-off on your main device.
Can I use Holafly as a hotspot?
Only in limited amounts — typically around 500 MB–1 GB per day on standard plans. For heavy laptop tethering, it's not the right pick; a sized data plan you can fully share may suit better.
Do I keep my phone number with Holafly?
Yes. It's a data-only eSIM that runs alongside your Canadian line, so your number stays active for calls and texts. Newer unlimited plans can add an optional Canada number too.
Is Holafly worth the higher price?
For heavy data users who don't want to track usage, yes. For light or moderate use, a cheaper capped plan often delivers the same experience for less.
Can I get a refund?
Holafly allows refund requests within about six months if your plans change, and offers a full or partial refund if the eSIM fails due to a Holafly or network issue.
Unlimited or a smaller plan — which fits your trip? Lisa Salter, a Montréal travel advisor, matches the right eSIM to how you actually travel and sets it up before you fly — in French or English. Ask Lisa →
