A Hologram alternative for devices in Ireland

Checked on 3 November 2026 against Hologram's own website; ThingSIM's prices below are the live ones from the price list. Sources are listed at the end. Prices change, so check the provider's site before you buy.

Hologram is a US company selling a global IoT SIM priced per megabyte in US dollars, with an eUICC that can take profiles from several carriers. ThingSIM sells multi-network IoT SIMs in Ireland on monthly allowances in euros. Hologram suits fleets that cross many countries; ThingSIM suits devices that live in Ireland.

At a glance

	Hologram (self-service)	ThingSIM
How you pay	Pay as you go per MB, monthly	Monthly per active SIM, billed monthly in advance
Data price	$0.03 per MB, plus $1 a month per SIM	1 GB a month for €2.49 on Ireland multi-network
SIM card	$3 per SIM	€2.49 once, trio card or eSIM
SMS	$0.19 per outbound SMS, inbound free	SMS supported
Networks	More than 550 networks in over 190 countries and territories	Vodafone, Three and eir, whichever is strongest where the device is
eSIM	eUICC to SGP.02 and SGP.32; MFF2 available	eSIM delivered as a QR code
Static IP	Not published; private APN and custom APN/VPN offered as add-ons	€9.49 a month per SIM
Company	Hologram, Chicago, USA	Netavo, a UK network services provider

Hologram prices are in US dollars as its pricing page shows them; ThingSIM's are in euros excluding VAT. Hologram's Custom tier has discounted rates, data pools and multi-year prepaid options on request, with no published figures.

What 1 GB a month costs

Hologram does not publish a 1 GB bundle on its self-service tier, so this is arithmetic from its published rate: 1,024 MB × $0.03 = $30.72 in data, plus the $1 monthly charge per SIM. On ThingSIM, 1 GB on Ireland multi-network is €2.49 a month.

Where Hologram is the better fit

Fleets across many countries. Hologram advertises more than 550 networks in over 190 countries and territories, and its eUICC can switch carrier profiles over the air. ThingSIM's national plan is for Ireland; Europe plans are on the plans page, with 20 GB on request.

Very small usage. At $0.03 per MB, a device that sends a megabyte or two a month costs little more than the $1 monthly charge.

Where ThingSIM is the better fit

Devices that use tens of megabytes or more a month. Per-MB pricing climbs quickly with routers and cameras; a ThingSIM allowance is a fixed monthly price.

A bill in euros. ThingSIM's Irish plans are priced in euros, so there is no dollar conversion on the card statement.

A cap instead of a surprise. A ThingSIM pauses at its allowance rather than charging for every extra megabyte, and the portal emails at 80% and 100% of the allowance.

Remote access priced up front. A static public IP is €9.49 a month per SIM.

Common questions

Does Hologram work in Ireland?

Hologram advertises more than 550 networks in over 190 countries and territories. This comparison does not cover which Irish networks its SIM uses, so check Hologram's own coverage details for the sites you have in mind.

Which is cheaper for a 4G router in Ireland?

Compare at the allowance the router needs. At Hologram's published rate, 1 GB comes to $30.72 in data plus $1 a month; on ThingSIM, 1 GB on Ireland multi-network is €2.49 a month. See setting up a 4G router for sizing the allowance.

Do I need an eUICC for a device that stays in Ireland?

No. A device that stays in Ireland needs a SIM that uses the strongest Irish network where it is installed, which a multi-network SIM already does. Profile switching matters more for devices that move between countries. See IoT eSIM or physical SIM.