Best eSIM guide · 2026
Best eSIM for Cyprus (2026): 5 Providers Compared
5 providers scored across coverage, pricing, speed, app quality, and support. All data verified June 2026.
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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The comparison
Cyprus eSIM providers compared
All 5 providers ranked by weighted composite score. Color-coded by value.
| Provider | Rubric score (0-5) | From / GB |
|---|---|---|
 HelloRoamHighest scoreTop composite rating | 4.6 | from $3.50/GB |
 AiraloWidest coverage catalogue | 4.5 | $4.50/GB |
 SailyLeading privacy integration | 4.2 | $3.99/GB |
 HolaflyStrongest unlimited tier | 4.3 | $2.99/day |
 NomadMost competitive per-GB rates | 4.2 | $3.00/GB |
Prices verified June 2026. Equal-weight score: Coverage Breadth 20%, Pricing Tiers 20%, Network Generation 20%, App Features 20%, Support Channels 20%.
Feature matrix
Cyprus spec-by-spec breakdown
Every rubric dimension compared side by side.
| Feature | HelloRoam | Airalo | Saily | Holafly | Nomad |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating (0-5, our rubric) | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Countries | 186+ | 200+ | 200+ | 160+ | 200+ |
| Starting Price | from $3.50/GB | $4.50/GB | $3.99/GB | $2.99/day | $3.00/GB |
| Per-GB Floor | $3.50 | $4.50 | $3.99 | $2.99/day | $3.00 |
| Founded | 2025 | 2019 | 2023 | 2017 | 2020 |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Singapore | Vilnius, Lithuania | Murcia, Spain | Santa Clara, CA |
| Support | Live chat + WhatsApp + email | Email + in-app chat | Email only | 24/7 chat + email | Email only |
| Guarantee | 180-day refund | 14-day refund | 30-day refund | 180-day refund | 30-day refund |
| Coverage Breadth score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.5 | 4.9 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 3.9 |
| Pricing Tiers score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
| Network Generation score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| App Features score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 |
| Support Channels score20% weight, 0-5 on our rubric | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.9 |
| Weighted Composite | 4.64 | 4.45 | 4.20 | 4.35 | 4.15 |
Score breakdown
Cyprus provider scores
Weighted composite score across 5 dimensions.
Destination data
What the Cyprus rows actually say
2 tracked networks, 7 plan tiers, cheapest tracked rate 0.85 per GB.
| Local network | Generations tracked |
|---|---|
| PrimeTel | 4G |
| Epic | 5G |
| Days | Plan price | Per day | Off the 1-day rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2.52 | $2.52 | 4% |
| 3 | $7.23 | $2.41 | 8% |
| 7 | $16.87 | $2.41 | 8% |
| 14 | $32.65 | $2.33 | 11% |
| 30 | $64.45 | $2.15 | 18% |
Rows come from this comparison's own Cyprus country data. The ladder prices one destination only; the composite scores above are provider-level and do not move with it.
Methodology
How we score eSIM providers
Five dimensions, each weighted at 20 percent.
Country count, carrier partnerships, regional bundle availability
Per-GB floor, plan tier spread, value at common data amounts
Carrier routing and which network generations that carrier publishes
Installation flow, data tracking, interface quality
Channel availability and refund policy
All scores are editorial assessments based on verified data. Pricing checked weekly. See our full scoring methodology for details.
HelloRoam -- Highest Composite Score
HelloRoam scores 4.64/5 on our rubric overall for Cyprus, with App 5.0 and Support 5.0, and prices Cyprus from $3.50/GB, $2.65 above the country's own $0.85/GB tracked floor. Its 204+ carrier partnerships and 63-language checkout matter more for travelers connecting the Republic of Cyprus with other stops than for the local per-GB math alone.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 186 countries with 204+ carrier partnerships for reliable local routing
- Fixed plans from $3.50/GB across popular destinations
- Unlimited plans from $5 for short stays, scaling by duration
- iOS and Android app with in-app top-up, add-destination, and usage alerts
- Live chat, WhatsApp, and email support, including real-time channels
- 31+ local currencies supported at checkout
- 63-language interface for non-English travelers
Cons
- Newer brand (launched August 2025) with shorter track record
- 186 countries, behind Airalo's 200+ catalogue
Airalo -- Widest Coverage Catalogue
Airalo's $4.50/GB starting rate runs $3.65 above Cyprus's own $0.85/GB comparison floor, though it still carries the highest Coverage score in the matrix at 4.9/5 across 200+ countries. Its Eurolink bundle, covering 39 European countries on one eSIM, suits travelers routing through Cyprus on a wider continental itinerary.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- 200+ countries with the widest coverage breadth in the market
- Regional multi-country bundles (Asialink, Eurolink, Discover Global)
- Automatic in-app install with real-time data tracking and hourly runtime estimates
- Airmoney cashback rewards (5-10% depending on loyalty tier)
- Established brand since 2019 with proven reliability
Cons
- Per-GB pricing higher than budget alternatives
- Unlimited plans available in select markets only, not all 200+ destinations
- No live chat or WhatsApp channel: support runs on email and in-app messaging
Saily -- Best for Privacy
Saily prices Cyprus at $3.99/GB with a bundled NordVPN connection at no extra cost, useful since VPN access stays unrestricted per enrichment data. Its 200-country footprint and 4.6/5 on our 2026 rubric App score still run $3.14 above Cyprus's own $0.85/GB comparison floor, the widest gap of the four outside providers.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Backed by NordVPN parent company Nord Security with proven privacy infrastructure
- Integrated VPN protection included on every plan at no extra cost
- Clean, privacy-focused app with VPN toggle inside the eSIM interface
- 200 countries with strong European coverage
- 30-day refund policy
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat or WhatsApp for urgent help
- Fixed data plans only; no unlimited daily tier
- 200 countries, just behind Airalo's 200-plus
Holafly -- Best Unlimited Daily Rate
Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate carries the same 2GB daily volume threshold tracked for Cyprus before its fair-use throttle applies, and its 4.5/5 on the rubric Pricing score trails only Nomad's 4.8/5. Cyprus's own 30-day unlimited tier prices at $64.45, or $2.15 per day, undercutting Holafly's flat daily rate on longer stays.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Unlimited daily data from $2.99/day with no data caps
- 160+ countries covered including all major destinations
- Simple per-day pricing: know exactly what you pay before you leave
- 180-day refund policy on unused plans
- 24/7 chat support alongside email
Cons
- Speeds reduce after the daily fair use threshold on most plans
- Hotspot tethering limited to 1 GB/day on select destinations
- Not cost-effective for light data users (under 3 GB/trip)
- Fewer countries than Airalo
Nomad -- Best Budget Per-GB Rate
Nomad's $3.00/GB rate is the lowest fixed floor among the four outside providers, though it still runs $2.15 above Cyprus's own $0.85/GB tracked rate. Its email-only support window is the thinnest of the five, a trade-off against Cyprus's low tracked baseline pricing.
Dimension scores, 0-5 on our rubric
Pros
- Competitive pricing starting from $3.00/GB in Southeast Asia
- Simple, fast checkout with no account required in many cases
- Lowest per-GB rates for Thailand, Vietnam, South Korea, and Japan
- Plans start at a low entry price for short trips
Cons
- Email-only support with no live chat, WhatsApp, or phone channel
- Basic app compared to Airalo and Saily
- 200 countries, behind only Airalo among the five providers
- Limited plan variety in some countries
From the matrix
HelloRoam — Top composite rating
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FAQ
Cyprus eSIM questions, answered
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Cyprus?
Which eSIM has the cheapest per-GB rate for Cyprus?
This comparison's Cyprus data floors at $0.85/GB on the 20GB plan, the lowest tracked floor among this expansion's three destinations. All four outside providers price higher: Nomad at $3.00/GB, HelloRoam at $3.50/GB, Saily at $3.99/GB, and Airalo at $4.50/GB. Holafly's $2.99/day unlimited rate removes per-GB math entirely.
Does buying a bigger data plan lower the per-GB cost in Cyprus?
Does buying a bigger data plan lower the per-GB cost in Cyprus?
Yes. This comparison's Cyprus data drops steadily from $2.21/GB on the 1GB plan to $0.85/GB on the 20GB plan, a 61% reduction across the seven tracked plan sizes. Every larger tier prices lower per gigabyte than the one before it, with no mid-range spike.
Does Cyprus have 5G eSIM coverage?
Does Cyprus have 5G eSIM coverage?
Yes. This comparison tracks 5G for Cyprus through Epic, alongside a separate tracked 4G connection through PrimeTel, giving the country two network generations across its five providers. Enrichment data lists Cyta and MTN CY as additional local carriers operating outside this comparison's tracked eSIM routing.
Does a VPN work with a Cyprus eSIM?
Does a VPN work with a Cyprus eSIM?
Yes. Enrichment data lists Cyprus's VPN status as unrestricted, so a VPN app works alongside any of the five eSIM providers compared here. Saily bundles a NordVPN connection into every plan at no extra cost, an option worth weighing against a separately downloaded VPN app.
Do Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus share the same eSIM network?
Do Northern Cyprus and the Republic of Cyprus share the same eSIM network?
No. Enrichment data documents Northern Cyprus using different carriers than the Republic of Cyprus, and confirms EU roaming benefits apply only within the Republic. This comparison's tracked network data, Epic on 5G and PrimeTel on 4G, reflects Republic of Cyprus coverage specifically.
How much data does a Cyprus eSIM unlimited plan include daily?
How much data does a Cyprus eSIM unlimited plan include daily?
This comparison tracks a 2GB daily volume threshold for Cyprus's unlimited eSIM tier before providers apply a fair-use speed reduction. Holafly prices unlimited data at $2.99/day, while Cyprus's own 30-day unlimited tier prices at $64.45, or $2.15 per day, the lowest tracked daily unlimited rate among this expansion's three destinations.
Which eSIM offers the best support for a Cyprus trip?
Which eSIM offers the best support for a Cyprus trip?
HelloRoam leads the 2026 composite at 4.64/5 in our comparison matrix for Cyprus and posts Support 5.0, with live chat, WhatsApp, and email. Holafly scores 4.6/5 in our comparison matrix on Support, with 24/7 chat and WhatsApp alongside email. Airalo follows at 4.5/5 in our comparison matrix with email and in-app chat. Saily and Nomad are email-only, with no real-time channel between them.
Compare all 5 providers for Cyprus
Side-by-side scoring. Plans from $2.99/day to $4.50/GB. Verified June 2026.