eSIM for United Kingdom
Internet across the whole country, without expensive roaming or swapping a SIM card. Install at home, use it the moment you land.
Active on arrival
Switched on the moment you land.
Keep your number
Calls and texts keep working as usual.
Instantly by email
QR code sent right after purchase.
Local network
4G/5G, local operator.
Pick a pack
3G/4G/5G · Validity starts on first connection at your destination.
Three steps
Detailed guide1. Buy a plan
Pick your days and plan. The QR code arrives by email right away.
2. Install at home
Scan the QR code in your phone settings. Takes a couple of minutes.
3. Switch on at your destination
Turn on data roaming for the SkyeSIM line when you land.
Why not a local SIM or roaming?
Internet in the UK
The UK's mobile operators are EE, O2, Vodafone and Three. Cities have good 4G and 5G coverage, including in many London Underground stations.
Since Brexit, EU roaming rules don't apply in the UK. Some EU operators still charge the UK at EU rates, others don't: check your plan before you go. If the UK is a separate zone on your plan, an eSIM is cheaper.
Good to know before you go to United Kingdom
- In London you pay for public transport by contactless card or phone: you mainly need data for maps and messages.
- Turn off data roaming on your home SIM so it doesn't run up a bill. Calls and texts still reach you.
United Kingdom eSIM plans and prices
Prices are final and in euros. An unlimited plan gives you a set amount of high-speed data for every day of your trip; a data pack is a fixed amount of data for the whole trip.
| Plan | 7 days | 15 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light1 GB high-speed data a day | €7.49 | €14.99 | €27.99 |
| Everyday3 GB high-speed data a day | €14.49 | €29.49 | €55.49 |
| Heavy10 GB high-speed data a day | €47.99 | €96.49 | €181.49 |
When the day's high-speed data is used up, you stay online at 1 Mbps until the next day.
| Data | Valid for | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | €2.99 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €4.49 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €6.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €11.99 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €22.99 |
Questions about this eSIM
Unlimited plans give you a set amount of fast data every day. Once it's used, you stay online with unlimited data at a slower speed until your daily data resets, so you never run out. A data pack is a fixed amount of data for the whole trip, all at full speed.
Speeds for United Kingdom:
- Light: 1 GB of fast data a day, then 1 Mbps
- Everyday: 3 GB of fast data a day, then 1 Mbps
- Heavy: 10 GB of fast data a day, then 512 kbps
