Global coverage and flexible data with no hassle or hidden fees.

Updated:

Dec 29, 2025 9:34 pm

With the New Year comes new goals, and (hopefully) new travel plans in 2026. Whether you’re planning sunny vacations abroad, or planning an epic getaway with friends, you’ll want to stay connected. The easiest way to do that is with an eSIM, and Roamless is one of the most user-friendly options available.

With the Roamless eSIM, you can enjoy access to cellphone data in over 200 countries without the hassle of swapping SIM cards, complicated setup, and hidden fees. An app allows you to select plans, be it pay-as-you-go data and/or 30-day prepaid plans tailored to a specific country or region, for ultimate flexibility.

Starting at just $1.25/GB, pricing is affordable and considerably less expensive than international roaming charges with traditional plans. You even receive a $1.25 credit when you sign up, and IGN has a special code to use at checkout, IGNSAVE20, which gives you 20% off plans sitewide. This offer expires on 12/31, so act soon!

Get 20% Off Travel eSIM Plans at Roamless

Once the Roamless eSIM is activated, you can use your own cellphone like normal, sans traditional texts and calls. From maps to navigate a foreign city to social media apps to share your travels, Roamless makes that possible across the globe. Additionally, rather than relying on apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Facebook Messenger, Roamless is one of the few eSIM providers to offer in-app calling, allowing users to dial an actual phone number.

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Even if you don’t have any big travel plans yet, you can buy data now to use on a 2026 sojourn. IGN’s 20% off code will expire at midnight as we ring in the New Year, so grab this offer before it’s gone.

What is an eSIM?

Rather than relying on a physical card being placed into your smartphone, an eSIM, or embedded SIM, is a digital alternative used for a cellphone plan that can be programmed from anywhere. That means swapping carriers and plans can be done remotely. When using a global eSIM for travel, such as Roamless, simply install it on your phone and purchase a plan or data. Then, when you reach your destination, you turn it on in your phone settings. I used an global eSIM plan during a trip to Scotland this year and can attest to how seamless they are to use. Just note that most global eSIMs will not allow you to use your home plan's number.

For later reading: How to activate an eSIM on iPhone 16.

Danielle is a Tech freelance writer based in Los Angeles who spends her free time creating videos and geeking out over music history.

Originally posted:

Dec 29, 2025 5:55 pm