Holafly Plans Review 2026: Unlimited Travel Data + Always On Has You Covered
Published: 2026 | The Dufresnes
Picture this. You've just landed after a long-haul flight. Your eSIM plan expired somewhere over the Pacific. You need to find your accommodation, book a transfer, and let your family know you landed — and the airport WiFi queue stretches halfway down the terminal.
We've been there. After 9 years of full-time travel with our family across Costa Rica, Central America, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and beyond, we've experienced every version of this scenario. The frantic SIM card hunt. The airport WiFi that drops every 90 seconds. The roaming charge that shows up on your bill two weeks later.
It's why we switched to Holafly — and why their newest feature, Always On, has become one of the most genuinely useful things we've seen from a travel eSIM provider.
Use code THEDUFRESNES to save on Holafly Plans.
What Are Holafly Plans?
Holafly Plans are subscription-based eSIM plans — monthly or annual — that give you unlimited data across 160+ countries on a single eSIM. Instead of buying a new eSIM every time you travel to a new destination, you have one plan that works everywhere, automatically.
There are two plan tiers:
Light Plan
- Unlimited data across a wide range of destinations
- Best for travelers with more predictable itineraries
- Annual billing → with THEDUFRESNES for a total of 32% off: $420.21/year ($35.02/month)
Unlimited Plan
- Unlimited data across 160+ countries
- Best for frequent travelers, families, and digital nomads moving between multiple destinations
- Monthly billing: $64.90/month → with THEDUFRESNES 10% off: $58.41/month
- Annual billing → with THEDUFRESNES for a total of 32% off: $546.26/year ($45.52/month)
The annual plan saves you over $154 compared to paying month to month — Holafly's own annual discount combined with code THEDUFRESNES on top brings the total saving to 32%.
👉 See current Holafly Plans pricing
What Is Always On?
Here's where it gets interesting.
Always On is Holafly's newest feature — and it's included automatically with every Holafly product, not just Plans. Buy any Holafly eSIM, install it once, and you get 1GB of backup data activated automatically every month. No setup. No additional charges. No expiry date.
How it works:
When your primary plan ends — whether that's a single-destination eSIM that's run its course or a subscription that's lapsed — your eSIM doesn't go dark. It switches automatically to Always On, giving you 1GB of data per month to keep you connected until you sort out your next plan.
It's the safety net you didn't know you needed until the moment you need it.
What you can do with 1GB:
- Navigate Google Maps for up to 10 hours
- Chat on WhatsApp for up to 34 hours
- Order rides on Grab, Uber, or Bolt for up to 8 hours
- Browse accommodation on Booking.com or TripAdvisor for up to 8.5 hours
- Scroll Instagram for up to 1 hour
In a genuine travel emergency — delayed flight, unexpected border crossing, itinerary change — that 1GB is the difference between stranded and sorted.
Real Scenarios Where Always On Matters
The delayed flight: Your flight gets pushed back 3 hours. Instead of hunting for airport WiFi or burning through roaming charges, your Always On backup is already active. You message your family, track the updated flight info, and find somewhere decent to eat near your gate. No stress, no drama.
The unplanned stop: You end up somewhere completely off-script — a town you hadn't planned on, a border crossing that took longer than expected, a city you've never been to on a 6-hour layover. Your Holafly eSIM follows you. No top-up required, no hunting for a local SIM shop.
The plan lapse: Your subscription runs out mid-trip. Instead of going dark, Always On activates automatically. You have enough data to find WiFi, upgrade your plan in the Holafly app with one tap, and get back to full speed.
The genuine emergency: Something goes sideways — a medical situation, a missed connection, a family emergency back home. You need to make a call, look something up fast, or reach someone urgently. The 1GB backup is already active. It just works.
We know that last one isn't hypothetical. When our family had to relocate unexpectedly after an apartment fire in Da Nang, having reliable connectivity wasn't a convenience — it was how we found emergency accommodation, booked transport, and got our kids somewhere safe. A backup that activates automatically, without any action needed from us, would have mattered enormously in that moment.
Always On: What You Need to Know
It's included with everything. You don't need a Plans subscription to get Always On. It comes with every individual Holafly eSIM purchase too. Install once, and it's there.
It covers 70+ countries. Always On works across a wide range of destinations including most of Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. Full country list on the Holafly website.
1GB resets monthly. Every month you get a fresh 1GB. Unused data doesn't roll over — it expires at the end of each month, so it's a backup for that billing period, not a data bank.
No expiry date on the feature itself. Always On doesn't expire. As long as you have a Holafly eSIM installed on your phone, the monthly 1GB backup keeps activating.
Easy upgrades via the app. If you're running on Always On and need more data, open the Holafly app, go to Plans, and upgrade with one tap. You don't need to buy a new eSIM or scan a new QR code.
Hotspot available. You can share your Always On data with other devices via hotspot — useful if you're traveling with a partner and one of you needs a quick connection.
Holafly Plans vs. Individual eSIMs: Which Is Right for You?
Individual eSIM (single destination, set days) Best for occasional travelers taking one or two international trips per year. You buy a plan for your specific destination and trip length, use it, and that's it. Always On activates after your plan expires and gives you ongoing 1GB monthly backup. Use code THEDUFRESNES for 5% off.
Holafly Plans — Monthly Best for frequent travelers who want flexibility without a long commitment. One eSIM works across 160+ countries, cancel anytime. $64.90/month → with THEDUFRESNES 10% off: $58.41/month.
Holafly Plans — Annual Best for anyone traveling internationally more than a few times a year, long-term travelers, digital nomads, and families. Pay once annually, save 32% total with Holafly's annual discount and code THEDUFRESNES combined: $546.26/year ($45.52/month) on the Unlimited Plan.
Why We Use Holafly Plans as a Full-Time Travel Family
We've been on the road continuously for 9 years — currently based in Da Nang, Vietnam, with trips to Thailand, Cambodia, Hong Kong, and now Bali coming up next month. Buying individual eSIMs for every destination stopped making sense a long time ago.
With Holafly Plans, one eSIM covers our entire travel schedule. Crossing from Vietnam into Cambodia — it just works. Landing in Hong Kong after a short flight from Da Nang — connected before we reached immigration. Heading to Bali next month — same eSIM, no top-up, no new QR code.
For a family that moves between countries regularly, the math is simple. And with Always On now included, we have a backup that activates automatically whenever our main plan lapses — no action required, no scramble at the airport.
How to Get Started
For Holafly Plans:
- Go to esim.holafly.com/plans
- Choose Light or Unlimited, monthly or annual
- Apply code THEDUFRESNES at checkout (10% off monthly, 32% total off annual)
- Install the eSIM via QR code on home WiFi
- Always On activates automatically — you're covered from day one
For individual eSIMs:
- Go to holafly.sjv.io/6yWy0q
- Select your destination and trip length
- Apply code THEDUFRESNES for 5% off
- Install and go — Always On is included automatically
FAQ: Holafly Plans and Always On
Does Always On cost extra? No. It's included automatically with every Holafly product — Plans and individual eSIMs — at no additional charge.
When does Always On activate? It activates automatically once your primary plan or subscription ends. You can track it in the Holafly app under Plans.
Does the 1GB roll over if I don't use it? No — unused data expires at the end of each monthly billing period. It refreshes with a new 1GB at the start of the next month.
Which countries does Always On cover? 70+ countries including most of Europe, the US, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Australia, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Singapore, and more. Full list at esim.holafly.com/plans/always-on/
Can I upgrade from Always On to a full plan? Yes — open the Holafly app, go to Plans, and upgrade with one tap. No new eSIM needed.
Is the Unlimited Plan data truly unlimited? Yes. No GB cap on the primary plan. A fair usage policy applies at very high usage (90GB+ in a month) but for typical travel use you won't come close.
Can I use Holafly Plans on multiple devices? Each eSIM is installed on one device. You can use the hotspot feature to share data with a second device. For two heavy users, two separate plans is the better option.
The Bottom Line
Holafly Plans give you the simplest, most reliable connectivity solution for international travel — one eSIM, unlimited data, 160+ countries, no per-destination purchasing. And now with Always On included, you have a 1GB monthly backup that activates automatically whenever your main plan ends.
For occasional travelers, individual eSIMs with Always On built in give you peace of mind long after your trip ends. For frequent travelers and families, the annual Plans subscription is the most cost-effective way to stay connected everywhere — and the 32% total savings with code THEDUFRESNES makes it an easy decision.
Use code THEDUFRESNES at checkout:
- 5% off individual eSIM plans
- 10% off monthly Holafly Plans
- 32% total off annual Holafly Plans
We are Official Holafly Ambassadors and use their products on every trip. All opinions are our own. Code THEDUFRESNES gives you a genuine discount.