United Kingdom

United Kingdom eSIM

Online before you land. Pick a plan, scan the QR — works on iPhone & Android.

From $3.99
  • Instant one-click install
  • iPhone & Android compatible
  • 4G/5G local speeds
  • No roaming fees

Choose your plan

All plans cover United Kingdom. Pick what fits your trip.

QR delivered instantly by email. By buying, you agree to our refund policy.

Device compatibility

iPhone XS or newer — including XS Max, XR, all 11/12/13/14/15/16 models.

Android phones from 2018+ — Google Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+, most Motorola, OnePlus, and Xiaomi flagships.

Phone must be unlocked. Carrier-locked devices won’t accept the eSIM.

iPhones from mainland China don’t support eSIM (hardware limitation, not our restriction).

Not sure? Open Settings → Cellular (iPhone) or Settings → Network & Internet (Android). If you see “Add eSIM” or “Add SIM”, you’re good to go.

Fastest check: dial *#06# on your keypad — if an EID number appears, your phone supports eSIM.
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Network

Connects to top local networks in United Kingdom

4G/5G speeds

Your phone automatically connects to the strongest available local network — no manual setup needed.

Top-tier carriers

Operator: O2, EE, 3.

Wide coverage

Cities, airports, transit, and most rural areas. Network availability may vary by location.

Set up

Install in under 2 minutes

  1. Open Settings, then Cellular (or Mobile Data)
  2. Tap Add eSIM, then Use QR Code
  3. Scan the QR code from your confirmation email
  4. Label the plan (e.g. "United Kingdom Travel") and finish setup
  5. Once you're in the United Kingdom, turn on Data Roaming for this eSIM

Data guide

What your data gets you

1 GB

What 1 GB gets you in the United Kingdom

  • Maps navigation 17 h
  • Instagram 3 h
  • WhatsApp calls 60 h
  • YouTube (SD) 1.5 h
  • Web browsing 30 h

3 GB

What 3 GB gets you in the United Kingdom

  • Maps navigation 51 h
  • Instagram 9 h
  • WhatsApp calls 180 h
  • YouTube (SD) 4.5 h
  • Web browsing 90 h

5 GB

What 5 GB gets you in the United Kingdom

  • Maps navigation 85 h
  • Instagram 15 h
  • WhatsApp calls 300 h
  • YouTube (SD) 7.5 h
  • Web browsing 150 h

10 GB

What 10 GB gets you in the United Kingdom

  • Maps navigation 170 h
  • Instagram 30 h
  • WhatsApp calls 600 h
  • YouTube (SD) 15 h
  • Web browsing 300 h

20 GB

Roughly what you can do with 20 GB in the United Kingdom

  • Maps navigation 340 h
  • Instagram 60 h
  • WhatsApp calls 1200 h
  • YouTube (SD) 30 h
  • Web browsing 600 h

50 GB

What 50 GB gets you in the United Kingdom

  • Maps navigation 850 h
  • Instagram 150 h
  • WhatsApp calls 3000 h
  • YouTube (SD) 75 h
  • Web browsing 1500 h

Questions

Common questions

Which mobile networks does the United Kingdom eSIM use?

Your United Kingdom eSIM connects to O2, EE and 3 over 5G and 4G — the same networks locals use, so coverage matches a local SIM.

How does the United Kingdom eSIM get set up?

You'll receive your QR code instantly by email and on-screen. Install it over Wi-Fi before you travel; it activates automatically when you first connect in the United Kingdom.

Is my device compatible with an eSIM?

You need an eSIM-compatible, carrier-unlocked device. Nearly all flagship phones since 2018 qualify; check your model on the product page before buying.

When does my United Kingdom data plan start and expire?

Validity starts on first use in the United Kingdom, not at checkout, so you can install early. Pick the plan whose length matches your trip.

Is there an unlimited plan in the United Kingdom?

Yes — an unlimited daily plan is available in the United Kingdom, sold as a fixed 7-, 15- or 30-day pass.

Does the unlimited United Kingdom plan really have no limits?

The unlimited plan runs at full speed up to 1GB per day, then keeps working at a reduced speed for the rest of that day and resets the next — enough for maps, chat and email throughout.

Best uses for a United Kingdom eSIM

  • Maps and navigation. Step-by-step directions in unfamiliar cities, restaurant search, public transit routing.
  • Messaging and calls. WhatsApp, iMessage, Signal, Telegram — all work the same as at home.
  • Translation apps. Real-time translation when ordering food or asking for directions.
  • Rideshare and bookings. Local Uber/Bolt/taxi apps, last-minute hotel and flight changes.
  • Sharing the trip. Posting photos, video calls home, livestreaming.

Travel tips for United Kingdom

  • Install before you fly. Set up the eSIM while you’re still on home Wi-Fi — you’ll be online the moment you land.
  • Save your home line for calls. Use the eSIM for data only and keep your regular SIM for calls and SMS from your bank.
  • Turn off “Roaming” on your home line. Prevents accidental charges from background apps using cellular data.
  • Keep airline mode off. The eSIM activates only when it sees a local network — if your phone is in airplane mode, nothing happens.
  • Top up if you need more. Out of data? Buy another plan and stack it — previous plan ends, new one starts.

Multi-country plans

Visiting more than United Kingdom?

These plans cover United Kingdom plus everywhere else on your route — one eSIM, no swapping at borders.

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