500MB
Best match7 days
United Kingdom
- Hotspot
- 5G
$1.80$1.90−5%
United Kingdom eSIM
In the United Kingdom your train tickets, museum entries and bus fares all sit on your phone, and anyone crossing the country by rail ends up checking platforms and delays several times a day. One thing worth knowing before you book: the UK covers England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, while the Republic of Ireland is a separate country entirely.
Plans listed
57
Network
EE, Vodafone UK, O2, Three UK
Technology
3G / 4G / 5G
Local currency
GBP
This page carries 57 eSIM plans for United Kingdom, riding on EE / Vodafone UK / O2 with 3G / 4G / 5G support. Install the profile at home before you fly; the plan starts counting when the phone first registers on a network at the destination.
Build the plan that fits
Pick your days and data and we match the closest real packages, cheapest first.
−5%5% off every plan · code ESIM5 applied for you · new eSIMs only, not top-ups1 package
How much data
1 package
Picked by how you travel
Best for a short trip
United Kingdom +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Best for heavy data
United Kingdom +40 countries 50GB 180 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 50GB
- Validity
- 180 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$112.90$107.25
These picks are computed from price per GB, validity and plan features only — never from what we earn.
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Best pick$55.30$52.53Pick this plan
United Kingdom +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Cheapest$30.90$29.35Pick this plan
United Kingdom +40 countries 10GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Extra headroom$30.90$29.35Pick this plan
United Kingdom +40 countries 10GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
- 10GB for 7 days, leaves about 41% headroom
- Valid for 30 days, longer than your 7-day trip in case plans shift
- Supports 5G network
Most flexible$69.30$65.83Pick this plan
United Kingdom +40 countries 2GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
- 2GB per day, buy exactly the 7 days you need
- Supports 5G network
for 7 days
Short trips, 1–7 days8 packages
United Kingdom 1GB 7 days
EE / 3
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
United Kingdom +1 countries 1GB 3 days
2 countries · partner networks
Works in 2 countries: United Kingdom, IrelandSee all
United Kingdom, Ireland
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$1.90$1.80
United Kingdom 500MB 7 days
EE / 3
- Data
- 500MB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$1.90$1.80
United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$6.90$6.55
United Kingdom +1 countries 5GB 7 days
2 countries · partner networks
Works in 2 countries: United Kingdom, IrelandSee all
United Kingdom, Ireland
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$8.90$8.45
8–15 days3 packages
United Kingdom 3GB 15 days
EE / 3
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$2.90$2.75
United Kingdom +40 countries 3GB 15 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
United Kingdom +1 countries 10GB 15 days
2 countries · partner networks
Works in 2 countries: United Kingdom, IrelandSee all
United Kingdom, Ireland
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 15 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$14.90$14.15
16 days and longer31 packages
United Kingdom 3GB 30 days
EE / 3
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$3.90$3.70
United Kingdom 5GB 30 days
EE / 3
- Data
- 5GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$4.90$4.65
United Kingdom +2 countries 1GB 30 days
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: United Kingdom, United States, AustraliaSee all
United Kingdom, United States, Australia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- No top-up
from$5.90$5.60
United Kingdom 10GB 30 days
EE / 3
- Data
- 10GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$8.90$8.45
United Kingdom +40 countries 3GB 30 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 3GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
United Kingdom +116 countries 1GB 365 days
117 countries · partner networks
Works in 117 countries: United Kingdom, Japan, Australia +114See all
United Kingdom, Japan, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, United States, Albania, Argentina, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Cameroon, Canada, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, DR Congo, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Eswatini, Finland, France, Gabon, Germany, Ghana, Gibraltar, Greece, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea-Bissau, Honduras, Hungary, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Latvia, Liberia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Mali, Malta, Mauritius, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Norway, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Poland, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Qatar, Republic of the Congo, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Zambia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$12.90$12.25
Daily · unlimited with fair use13 packages
Full speed up to each day's quota, then a reduced speed for the rest of that day. Buy as many days as the trip needs.
United Kingdom 1GB per day
EE / 3
512 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
Choose network
United Kingdom 500MB per day
EE / 3
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$0.90$0.85
United Kingdom 2GB per day
EE / 3
500 Kbps after the quota
- Data
- 2GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$1.90$1.80
Choose network
United Kingdom 3GB per day
EE / 3
- Data
- 3GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$2.90$2.75
United Kingdom 5GB per day
EE / 3
- Data
- 5GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
United Kingdom +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
Covers several countries40 packages
Packages valid beyond one country; the card lists them.
United Kingdom +1 countries 1GB 3 days
2 countries · partner networks
Works in 2 countries: United Kingdom, IrelandSee all
United Kingdom, Ireland
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 3 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- 4G only, no 5G
from$1.90$1.80
United Kingdom +40 countries 500MB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 500MB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$3.90$3.70
United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB 7 days
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 7 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
from$5.90$5.60
United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Morocco, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
United Kingdom +2 countries 1GB 30 days
3 countries · partner networks
Works in 3 countries: United Kingdom, United States, AustraliaSee all
United Kingdom, United States, Australia
- Data
- 1GB
- Validity
- 30 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- No top-up
from$5.90$5.60
United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB per day
41 countries · partner networks
Works in 41 countries: United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium +38See all
United Kingdom, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine
- Data
- 1GB per day
- Validity
- sold per day, up to 365 days
- Hotspot
- Yes
- Technology
- 3G / 4G / 5G
Validity starts on first connection at the destination
- Daily, no top-up
from$5.90$5.60
Every plan, as a list (15)+
- United Kingdom 1GB per day
- United Kingdom 500MB per day
- United Kingdom 1GB 7 days
- United Kingdom 500MB 7 days
- United Kingdom 3GB 15 days
- United Kingdom 2GB per day
- United Kingdom 3GB per day
- United Kingdom 3GB 30 days
- United Kingdom 5GB per day
- United Kingdom 5GB 30 days
- United Kingdom 10GB per day
- United Kingdom 10GB 30 days
- United Kingdom 20GB 30 days
- United Kingdom 50GB 30 days
- United Kingdom 50GB 180 days
What happens when your GB runs out
A GB plan is a fixed amount of data. When it is used up, data on that eSIM stops and nothing is charged automatically, but you can top up the same eSIM without a new QR code, and check what is left any time from your order page.
Example: plenty left
59%used
4.1 GB left
Used 5.9 GB
Total 10 GB
41% remaining
Refresh
Example: running low
92%used
0.8 GB left
Used 9.2 GB
Total 10 GB
8% remaining
RefreshTop up
How much data you actually need
A typical city trip runs about 800MB–1.5GB a day with maps and rail apps open often. On long train legs where you watch something or work on board, allow around 2GB a day.
When you land
London is served by Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN) and Luton (LTN), with Manchester (MAN), Birmingham (BHX), Edinburgh (EDI) and Glasgow (GLA) covering the regions. You can also arrive overland on Eurostar into St Pancras, or by cross-Channel ferry at Dover.
Where coverage changes
Cities and the main rail corridors stay connected. The London Underground is being fitted with mobile coverage line by line, so deep tunnel sections still go dark. What thins out for real is the Scottish Highlands, the Isle of Skye, the Lake District fells, Eryri in Wales and the Cornish coast paths.
Cities travellers ask about
- London — Full coverage above ground; not every Tube line has tunnel service yet.
- Edinburgh — Good across the Old and New Towns; weaker in the narrow closes.
- Manchester — Steady in the centre and along the Metrolink tram lines.
- Bath and the Cotswolds — Fine in town, patchy in the valley villages between stops.
- Isle of Skye — Service around Portree, frequent gaps on the trails and loop roads.
Read it city by city: London, Edinburgh, Manchester
Apps to install before you fly
- Citymapper for getting around London and other cities
- Trainline or National Rail for tickets and platforms
- TfL Go for London Underground lines and buses
- Uber or Bolt for rides in the cities that support them
Networks in United Kingdom
| Operator | Technology |
|---|---|
| EE | 4G / 5G |
| Vodafone UK | 4G / 5G |
| O2 | 4G / 5G |
| Three UK | 4G / 5G |
These are the networks operating in the country. A given plan may reach only some of them — check the network named on the plan itself.
Plan comparison
| Plan | Data | Validity | Hotspot | Sold by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 3GB per day | 3GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 5GB per day | 5GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom +40 countries 500MB per day | 500MB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom +40 countries 1GB per day | 1GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom 10GB per day | 10GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
| United Kingdom +40 countries 2GB per day | 2GB per day | 1 days | Yes | eSIMonline |
FAQ
Does a UK plan also cover the Republic of Ireland?+
Not necessarily. Northern Ireland is part of the UK, but the Republic of Ireland is a different country. If your itinerary takes in both Belfast and Dublin, check the country list on the plan before buying — the border on the island of Ireland is crossed without any checkpoint to remind you.
Does mobile data work on the London Underground yet?+
Partly. Tunnel coverage is being rolled out line by line and is not complete. Many stations have Wi-Fi you can use on the platform, but inside the tunnels of a line that has not been fitted yet, you lose service until the next station. Check your route before you go down the escalator.
Do I need data to use the trains and buses?+
In practice, close to it. Most rail tickets are barcodes that have to load in an app, and at big stations the platform is often announced only minutes before departure. London buses take a card or phone tap rather than cash. Save tickets as images or use the app's offline mode in case you lose signal.
What should I prepare for the Scottish Highlands?+
Download an offline map of the whole route while you are still in Inverness or Edinburgh, and save your accommodation address and phone number to the device. Long single-track stretches in the Highlands and on Skye have no service for tens of kilometres, and fuel stops close earlier than you would expect.
When does a United Kingdom eSIM start counting days?+
Most plans here start when the phone first connects to a network at the destination, so you can install in advance at home and switch it on after landing. Each plan page states its own rule.
Do I have to remove my home SIM?+
No. The eSIM is a second line, so you keep your home number for SMS OTP. Turn off roaming data on the home line and set the eSIM as the data line.
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Last updated: October 18, 2026