United Kingdom eSIM

Buy a cheap, reliable United Kingdom eSIM with data plans from 100 MB to 100 GB.

Plans from$0.22$0.7571% off

100 MB 7 Days / 1 Week

The Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower above boats on the River Thames in London London, United Kingdom

Tech specs

United Kingdom eSIM technical specifications
SpecificationDetails
Country coverageUnited Kingdom only.
Local networksO2, T-Mobile UK, 3
Network technologyConnects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Networks and technology vary by plan.
Data & validityFixed total data. No daily reset.
Available data allowances100 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB, 3 GB, 5 GB, 6 GB, 7 GB, 9 GB, 10 GB, 12 GB, 14 GB, 15 GB, 16 GB, 20 GB, 30 GB, 40 GB, 50 GB, and 100 GB
Available durations1 day, 7 Days (1 Week), 15 days, 20 days, 30 Days (1 Month), 45 days, 60 Days (2 Months), and 180 Days (6 Months)
Calls & SMSUse internet messaging and calling apps.
HotspotThe listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance.
Your phoneAn eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

How it works

Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in United Kingdom.

  1. 01

    Choose your plan

    Check phone compatibility and carrier lock; choose a plan by allowance and validity.

  2. 02

    Follow the installation instructions

    Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.

  3. 03

    Connect in United Kingdom

    Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.

Frequently asked questions.

Answers to common setup and buying questions.

Which United Kingdom eSIM plan should I choose?

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

When does the plan start?

Validity begins: First Network Connection / First Installation.

Which networks are included?

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

Can I use a hotspot?

Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.

Does the data reset every day?

Fixed total data. No daily reset.

Can I use this package in another country?

United Kingdom only.

What phone do I need?

An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.

What should I check if mobile data is not working?

Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.

Which apps can I use with the United Kingdom eSIM, and how fast will they work?

The United Kingdom eSIM is designed to deliver high-speed internet access for all apps from around the world, including the following 50 apps:

WhatsApp, Google Maps, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, iMessage, FaceTime, Uber, Spotify, Google Translate, Booking.com, Airbnb, Revolut, Gmail, ChatGPT, Facebook, Messenger, Snapchat, Telegram, Netflix, Apple Maps, Bolt, Grab, Wise, PayPal, Waze, Citymapper, Tripadvisor, GetYourGuide, Klook, Skyscanner, Expedia, Agoda, Trip.com, Trainline, Omio, Uber Eats, Google Lens, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Disney+, Discord, Reddit, X, Signal, Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Photos.

Using your eSIM in the United Kingdom

Mobile data in United Kingdom

A tourist connecting through Heathrow, an Edinburgh airport ticket holder and a family heading to the Lake District all lean on the same few data tasks. The eSIM installs digitally on a compatible, unlocked phone, so there's no plastic card to collect.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Check the network for your plan.

Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

The Palace of Westminster and the Elizabeth Tower above boats on the River Thames in London
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOMYour trip.
Your own timing.
London, United Kingdom
01 / HEATHROW & YOUR NEXT CONNECTION

London: pick the airport train that stops near your bed.

The Elizabeth line stops at Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, then runs into central London. Note which terminal you're flying from and which station sits nearest your accommodation before you board. For the flight home, record the terminal next to the flight number rather than looking up 'Heathrow' alone.

Once connected, use the data to confirm the onward train or bus and message an arrival time. Save the station exit and the last stretch of walking directions while you still have signal; reaching the right station doesn't tell you which entrance to leave by with your bags.

Check our plan's data allowance, validity, activation and local networks before you buy. Save essential maps and bookings offline.

Save before you goYour Heathrow terminal, onward station, hotel address and any theatre or attraction ticket. Keep a copy of the return leg.

02 / AIRPORT TRAM & OLD TOWN

Edinburgh: get a tram ticket valid to the airport.

The Edinburgh Airport tram stop sits next to the terminal, and the operator marks it as the only stop inside the Airport Zone. Travelling to or from the airport needs a ticket that covers that zone; a city-only ticket won't do.

Check the tram route against where you're staying and save the walk from the stop. If a train follows, keep the station on your booking and the departure time together. A pin in central Edinburgh won't stand in for that connection detail.

Before heading into the Old Town, save any timed-entry booking and settle a meeting point for afterwards. Use the eSIM for messages and route tweaks, and keep the accommodation address stored separately in case the link drops.

Save before you goYour airport-zone tram ticket, chosen stop and the route to your room. Save onward train and attraction confirmations.

03 / A DAY AWAY FROM THE STATION

Lake District: get ready before the valley road.

Pick a walk that matches the group and the conditions, and check the national park's walking guidance and the forecast before leaving. Store the start point, parking or bus stop and return plan in one place. A generic Lake District pin won't lead anyone to your trailhead.

Download the route and carry proper navigation and kit. Tell someone your planned route and expected return time before you set off. The terrain can block reception, so the eSIM should never be your only navigation or safety tool.

A bigger gigabyte allowance gives you more data, not a stronger signal. While you have a connection in town, check for changes, share your plans and save what you'll need; hold off on large uploads until you're back.

Save before you goYour walking route, forecast, start point and return plan. Carry a charged phone and an independent means of navigation.

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