United Kingdom eSIM guide
1 network with 5G · 11 data plans from $2.99 · 12 with a local number. Prices below are live.
- Networks
- EE 4G/5G
- 5G
- Yes
- Cheapest plan
- 1 GB · 7 days · $2.99
- Best per GB
- 20 GB · 30 days · $0.80/GB
- Unlimited from
- Unlimited · 3 days · $7.99
- Longest validity
- 30 days
Which plan for your trip
We estimate 0.2 GB a day for maps and messaging, 0.5 GB with socials and photos, and 1.3 GB if you stream or share a hotspot. Each cell is the plan our recommender picks for that trip today.
| Trip | Maps & messaging | Plus socials & photos | Streaming & hotspot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | $2.99 1 GB · 7 daysneeds ~614 MB | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.5 GB | $7.99 Unlimited · 3 daysneeds ~3.9 GB |
| 7 days | $3.99 3 GB · 30 daysneeds ~1.4 GB | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~3.5 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~9.1 GB |
| 14 days | $5.99 5 GB · 30 daysneeds ~2.8 GB | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~7 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~18.2 GB |
| 30 days | $8.99 10 GB · 30 daysneeds ~6 GB | $15.99 20 GB · 30 daysneeds ~15 GB | $42.99 Unlimited · 30 daysneeds ~39 GB |
Networks in United Kingdom
The United Kingdom eSIM connects to EE. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
Arriving in United Kingdom
- LHR London Heathrow
- LGW London Gatwick
- MAN Manchester
- EDI Edinburgh
- Install the eSIM at home on Wi-Fi; it waits until you arrive.
- On landing, switch on data roaming for the eSIM line and pick it for mobile data.
- Your plan's days start when it first connects to a network in United Kingdom.
City guides in United Kingdom
About unlimited in United Kingdom
Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Visiting more than United Kingdom?
These regional eSIMs include United Kingdom. For 10 days of maps and socials, the United Kingdom eSIM pick is 10 GB · 30 days for $8.99.
All 11 data plans
| Plan | Price | Per day | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | $2.99 | $0.43 | $2.99 |
| 3 GB · 30 days | $3.99 | $0.13 | $1.33 |
| 5 GB · 30 days | $5.99 | $0.20 | $1.20 |
| 10 GB · 30 days | $8.99 | $0.30 | $0.90 |
| 20 GB · 30 days | $15.99 | $0.53 | $0.80 |
| Unlimited · 3 days | $7.99 | $2.66 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 5 days | $10.99 | $2.20 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 7 days | $13.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 10 days | $19.99 | $2.00 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 15 days | $30.99 | $2.07 | No cap |
| Unlimited · 30 days | $42.99 | $1.43 | No cap |
Plus 12 plans with a United Kingdom number: see them
Questions about United Kingdom
Which networks does the United Kingdom eSIM use?
The United Kingdom eSIM connects to EE. It lists 5G; a 5G phone uses it where the network has it, 4G elsewhere.
How much data do I need for a week in United Kingdom?
About 3.5 GB if you use maps, messaging, socials and photos (our estimate: 0.5 GB a day). Our pick for 7 days is 5 GB · 30 days for $5.99.
Is there an unlimited data plan for United Kingdom?
Yes, from $7.99 for 3 days. Lower speed rate of 1 Mbps after 3 GB usage per day.
Can I get a United Kingdom phone number?
Yes. 12 plans include a local number with calls and texts, from $3.99 for 1 GB + 10 min + 10 SMS · 7 days.
Which airports do most visitors fly into in United Kingdom?
The main international airports are London Heathrow (LHR), London Gatwick (LGW), Manchester (MAN), Edinburgh (EDI).
Does a regional eSIM cover United Kingdom?
Yes. EU & UK, Europe and Global include United Kingdom. The smallest, EU & UK, covers 28 countries on one eSIM.
When does the plan start?
When your phone first connects to a network in the destination, not when you buy. Install it at home on Wi-Fi; the days start counting on arrival.