Everything about eSIMs, coverage, and how Revenue Sharing works
On every eSIM purchase, half of RoamFi's net margin (after subtracting the provider cost) doesn't go to the company — it goes into a shared pool that's automatically distributed to earlier buyers. Example: a $10 purchase with a $5 cost price leaves a $5 margin → $2.5 stays with the company, $2.5 goes into the distribution pool. This isn't a referral bonus — it's built into every transaction.
Anyone who has purchased an eSIM from RoamFi within the last 365 days. Your share doesn't depend on who referred whom. Distribution happens across all active buyers, weighted by which of the 4 time windows they fall into.
No, participation is fully automatic. Simply buying an eSIM enters you into the pool for 365 days — no link-sharing, tracking, or separate account is required.
Instantly, right after every purchase made by any user on the platform — not once a day or once a month. Your balance in the RoamFi app updates in real time.
The pool is split into 4 windows based on how recently a buyer purchased, relative to the moment of a new sale: 40% of the pool goes to buyers from the last 24 hours, 30% to buyers from 1–7 days ago, 20% to buyers from 8–30 days ago, and 10% to buyers from 31–365 days ago. The more recent the purchase, the higher the weight, but eligibility lasts the full 365 days.
A purchase from 17 days ago falls into the "8–30 days" window, which receives 20% of the pool on every new sale. The exact amount depends on how many other people are also in that window at the time of the sale — the 20% is split among all of them, not paid out to one person.
Within a window, the payout is split in proportion to how much each person spent on their purchases in that window — not split evenly. Example: 5 people are in the "8–30 days" window, having spent $100 combined, and $20 of that was your purchase → you get 20% of that window's 20% pool share (i.e., 1/5 of the amount allocated to that window).
Since money from the Revenue Sharing Pool is credited directly to your account's USD balance, you can either spend it within RoamFi or withdraw it to fiat or crypto from the app. No additional KYC is required beyond standard email registration.
Airalo is a standard eSIM marketplace. RoamFi runs a revenue-sharing model for all users on top of the same core eSIM service, paying out from all future platform sales for 365 days after every purchase. Core functionality (coverage, QR-code activation) is similar between the two — the difference is in the benefits for the eSIM buyer.
Holafly mainly sells unlimited plans for a single country. RoamFi offers Flex mode, where one eSIM works across 200+ countries without reinstalling when you change region, plus a revenue-sharing model for all users on every purchase. RoamFi doesn't have a direct unlimited plan at Holafly's price point — compare specific plans against the current pricing table.
No, these are different companies. RoamFi is an eSIM platform within the TaleX ecosystem with a revenue-sharing model for all users. Roamify is a separate, independent eSIM/API provider unrelated to RoamFi. Similar names aren't an indicator of shared ownership or service quality.
For a single short trip to one country, the difference between providers (Airalo, Holafly, RoamFi, Roamify) mostly comes down to price per GB. For frequent trips across multiple countries, a provider with one eSIM covering multiple regions without reinstalling is more convenient — that's RoamFi's Flex mode.
Yes: RoamFi is a joint venture between Japan eSIM Co., Ltd. and TaleX Protocol, part of the TaleX ecosystem, with email-only registration and no document requirements (no KYC). The full purchase history of every user is publicly visible in real time on the website and in the app as part of the revenue sharing program — this is open data, not a closed internal system.
RoamFi was launched by Japan eSIM Co., Ltd. together with TaleX Protocol, as part of the TaleX ecosystem, which also includes ViewsCall and the TaleX content app. This isn't an anonymous project. Japan eSIM Co., Ltd. is one of the largest eSIM companies in Japan, giving RoamFi an operational foundation beyond just a brand name.
The RoamFi app has a support contact form for issues with activation, payment, or balance. For urgent technical issues (no connection, no data showing), check your phone's Data Roaming and Allow Data Switching settings first — this resolves most cases without waiting on a support reply.
Yes, thanks to Flex mode: one eSIM, installed once, keeps working as you move between 200+ countries without reinstalling. This solves the core pain point of a nomad's routine: not having to buy a new eSIM in every new country.
Yes. Since the eSIM can be installed ahead of time and activates on arrival, you can keep a RoamFi eSIM as a backup data channel for issues with your local SIM or carrier, without a physical card swap.
Each device needs its own eSIM — a RoamFi eSIM can't be transferred between devices or shared across multiple phones on one profile. For a family with several phones, each device needs its own separate installation.
For a single-country trip with a fixed duration, a Fix plan with a fresh eSIM install for that trip works well. For frequent trips to Japan and elsewhere, a Flex balance — which never expires and doesn't require reinstalling — is the better fit.
Yes, Flex mode covers all supported European countries on a single eSIM profile, with no reinstalling required when crossing borders within the coverage list. Check the current country list on the plans page before your trip.
A Fix plan is available for a specific US trip. Some Fix eSIMs in certain regions (including some US plans) come with a phone number, which you can check in your device settings — this isn't included by default with the standard data-only eSIM.
Setup takes 3 steps: download the RoamFi app, register with your email and confirmation code, then install the eSIM by scanning a QR code or entering the activation code manually over Wi-Fi with Airplane Mode off. After that, enable Data Roaming and Allow Data Switching in your phone's settings.
Flex is one eSIM, installed once, that keeps working across 200+ countries without reinstalling, and its balance never expires. Fix requires a new eSIM install for every new trip and is tied to a specific region and validity period.
Dial *#06# on your phone: if an EID appears, your device supports eSIM. If only an MEID or SEID shows up, it doesn't. On iPhone, you can also check SIM lock status under Settings → General → About. On Android, under Settings → About Phone → SIM Status.
In most cases, the cause is Data Roaming or Allow Data Switching being turned off in your phone's cellular settings. Check both toggles first, before contacting support.
No, the standard RoamFi eSIM is data-only, with no voice calls or SMS. A few specific destinations (Philippines SMART, US T-Mobile, Guam IT&E, Vietnam Vietnamobile) include a phone number as an exception — this isn't the case across all countries.
No, each eSIM is tied to one device for a single use and can't be reinstalled once removed. Don't delete an active eSIM before its validity period ends — doing so causes permanent loss of access.
30 days from the eSIM's issue date to install and scan the QR code onto your device. After that window, the eSIM becomes invalid.
Your Flex balance and current package's data usage are visible in the RoamFi app at any time, with no need to contact support.
No, Flex balance has no expiration date and never expires. This differs from Fix plans, which are tied to a specific trip duration.
An eSIM is a built-in chip that remotely downloads a carrier profile — no physical SIM card, and no roaming charges from your home carrier. Switching carriers or countries happens in your phone's settings, not at a store or carrier counter.
No, registration only requires an email address and confirmation code — no document upload. This is a lower barrier to entry than services that require passport details for a physical SIM card.
RF Bonus is RoamFi's reward token, earned on purchases and referrals — like a loyalty program, except instead of points that expire inside the app, you get an asset with real market value that can be exchanged.
RF Bonus is credited automatically on every eSIM data purchase and when you refer new users. There's nothing separate to apply for or request — it lands on your balance on its own.
No, these are two separate mechanisms. The Revenue Sharing Pool is a share of the company's net margin, split among recent buyers by time window. RF Bonus is a separate reward for the purchase or referral itself, unrelated to other users' pool distributions.
You can convert RF Bonus to your USD balance with a +20% conversion bonus, or withdraw it to a crypto wallet for external trading — it's not locked to a single store. Inside the app itself, RF Bonus isn't spent directly: converting it to your USD balance is how it gets used.
Through the conversion feature in the RoamFi app: RF Bonus converts to your USD balance with a +20% bonus, and that USD balance can then be withdrawn as regular funds.
No, unlike traditional loyalty points, RF Bonus has no expiration date. It stays on your balance until you choose to use or convert it.
No, RF Bonus is credited and held directly in your RoamFi app account. A separate external wallet isn't required for basic earning and holding.
The full rules — exactly how much you earn per purchase and per referral — are published on a dedicated page: roamfi.net/bonus/rule. This FAQ only covers the general mechanics.