eSIM for United Kingdom
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United Kingdom eSIM plans start at $4.49. 12 prepaid packages cover 1 GB to 50 GB plus daily-unlimited over 3 to 30 days. Data runs on 3 and EE. Pay once and the QR code lands in your inbox — your regular SIM stays in the phone.
Fixed data
Daily unlimited
Trip data planner
United Kingdom trip: how much data do I need?
Pick a trip length and how you use your phone. Every answer is a United Kingdom plan on sale today.
Plan for about 3.4 GB–7 GB for this trip.
Recommended from the current United Kingdom plans
Its validity and daily high-speed allowance fit this usage profile for 7 days.
Also fits
Every answer for United Kingdom at a glance
| Trip | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
| 10 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavy |
| 14 days | Light | Everyday | Heavy | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
| 30 days | Light | Everyday | HeavyNo plan fits | Video-heavyNo plan fits |
Planning estimates, not a guarantee: video quality, uploads and hotspot use change real usage. Compare destinations in the data calculator
Using an eSIM in United Kingdom
The UK's main mobile network brands are EE, O2, Vodafone and Three; Vodafone and Three are now part of one company, VodafoneThree, though they still trade under both names. Coverage across England's cities, Scotland's Central Belt and Wales's main towns is dependable for maps, ride apps and tickets.
Outside population centres it thins. The Scottish Highlands and islands, Dartmoor, the Lake District's valleys and parts of rural Wales can drop to little or no signal, so plan ahead for walking and driving trips there.
Good to know
- Contactless payment and transport apps (including Citymapper and national rail apps) work best with a live connection.
- The EU's roam-like-at-home rules don't cover UK plans, so what a UK eSIM covers outside the UK depends entirely on the package.
- Northern Ireland is part of the UK; Ireland is a separate country with different networks.
United Kingdom eSIM questions
- Is a UK eSIM valid in Ireland or the rest of Europe?
- Only if the plan lists those countries. A plan for the United Kingdom covers the UK; check regional European plans if you are crossing borders.
- Will it work in the Scottish Highlands?
- In towns, yes. On single-track roads, glens and many islands, signal is patchy on all networks, so download maps and directions beforehand.
- Do I need data for London transport?
- You can tap in with a contactless card or phone, but live journey planning, delay alerts and rideshare all need a connection, and having data avoids hunting for Wi-Fi when plans change.
