United Kingdom eSIM
1-tap install
Data only
Full refund before installation
1. Select plan
Multi-traveler eSIMs
Group discount up to 15% for 6+
Add 1 more to unlock 5% off. 6+ travelers get 15% off.
2. Fare transparency
Total due
$0.64 / GB · $0.21 / day
$6.39
Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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$6.39
United Kingdom 10 GB · 30 days (×1)
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Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across United Kingdom.
Great for messaging, transit navigation, and staying connected across United Kingdom.
High-speed 5G mobile data for United Kingdom. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for United Kingdom. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for United Kingdom. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
High-speed 5G mobile data for United Kingdom. Ideal for maps, video calls, social media & hotspot.
Travelling with someone? Add a second traveller and the whole order is 5% off — it grows to 15% at six.
Order summary
United Kingdom 10 GB · 30 days
$0.64/GB
$6.39
Total
$0.64 / GB
$6.39
Full refund before installation. Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
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Refund any plan you haven’t installed, up to 30 days from purchase.
$6.39
United Kingdom 10 GB · 30 days
Setup
Set the eSIM up before you fly to United Kingdom
Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.
On iPhone (iOS)
- After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
- Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
- Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.
On Android
- Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
- When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.
Good to know
- Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
- Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
- Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
- Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.
What you can actually buy for United Kingdom
6 plans for United Kingdom, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 30 days to 180 days. 6 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
6 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on EE, 3.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.
Regional plans that also cover United Kingdom
55 regional plans include United Kingdom. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if United Kingdom is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.
Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.
How eSIMs work in United Kingdom
A travel eSIM for United Kingdom is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in United Kingdom, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use EE, 3 on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.
How much data do you need in United Kingdom?
Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. United Kingdom plans start at $2.99 across 6 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.
What do you pay for data in United Kingdom?
A travel eSIM for United Kingdom is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.
Setting up your United Kingdom eSIM
- 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
- 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
- 3. Land in United Kingdom, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.
United Kingdom connectivity guide
The UK is well covered in the places people live and noticeably thin in the places people visit for scenery. Cities are dense and reliable, the London Underground has been progressively wired for mobile service rather than being uniformly covered, and the Highlands, mid-Wales and the coastal paths still have real gaps. This guide covers which of the four networks you get, where coverage genuinely fails, what arrival at Heathrow and the other airports looks like, and what a UK trip actually consumes.
Read the full United Kingdom guide →What to eat in United Kingdom
Fish and Chips
Deep-fried battered fish, usually cod or haddock, served with thick-cut chips.
Coastal towns or any local 'chippy'.
Sunday Roast
Roasted meat served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, vegetables and gravy.
Traditional pubs on a Sunday.
Full English Breakfast
A hearty breakfast of bacon, sausages, eggs, baked beans, toast, mushrooms, and tomatoes.
Local cafes and hotels.
Haggis
A savory pudding containing sheep's pluck mixed with suet, oatmeal, and spices.
Restaurants and pubs in Scotland.
Cornish Pasty
A baked pastry filled with beef, potato, swede, and onion.
Bakeries across Cornwall and the rest of the UK.
Afternoon Tea
A tier of finger sandwiches, scones with clotted cream and jam, and sweet pastries.
High-end hotels and tea rooms in London or Bath.
Chicken Tikka Masala
Chunks of roasted marinated chicken in a spiced curry sauce.
Indian restaurants across the country, famously in Birmingham.
Scotch Egg
A boiled egg wrapped in sausage meat, coated in breadcrumbs and deep-fried.
Pubs or food markets like Borough Market.
What to see in United Kingdom
Tower of LondonLondon
See the Crown Jewels and learn about the dark, fascinating history of the monarchy.
2-3 hours · book ahead
British MuseumLondon
Home to a vast collection of world art and artifacts, including the Rosetta Stone.
3-4 hours
Edinburgh CastleEdinburgh
A historic fortress dominating the skyline of Scotland's capital.
2-3 hours · book ahead
StonehengeSalisbury
One of the most famous prehistoric monuments in the world.
1-2 hours · book ahead
Roman BathsBath
Exceptionally well-preserved Roman site for public bathing.
2 hours · book ahead
Giant's CausewayBushmills
An area of about 40,000 interlocking basalt columns, the result of an ancient volcanic fissure eruption.
2-3 hours
Lake District National ParkCumbria
Stunning glacial ribbon lakes and rugged fell mountains.
1-2 days
York MinsterYork
One of the largest of its kind in Northern Europe with stunning stained glass.
1-2 hours
Getting around United Kingdom
National Rail
Extensive train network connecting major cities and towns.
Varies widely; cheaper if booked in advance.
London Underground
Rapid transit system serving Greater London.
Usually £2.80-£3.40 per journey in central zones using contactless.
Intercity Buses
Companies like National Express and Megabus offer long-distance routes.
Can be as low as £5-£10 if booked early.
Ferries
Used to reach the Isle of Wight, Northern Ireland, and Scottish islands.
£15-£40 depending on route and whether you have a car.
Ride-hailing
Uber, Bolt, FreeNow
Widely available in major cities. Traditional Black Cabs can also be hailed in the street in London.
Practical things worth knowing in United Kingdom
Paying for things
- Ubiquitous for transactions of any size.
- Widely accepted with no transaction limits in most stores.
- Cash still useful for: Some rural pubs, Independent market stalls, Tips in places without card tipping options
Basics
- Emergency number: 999 or 112
- Plugs: G · 230V
- Tap water: yes
- 10-12.5% in restaurants (often added automatically); tipping in pubs is not expected.
Public holidays in United Kingdom
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Most shops and attractions closed. Reduced public transport. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything closed, including public transport. |
| Boxing Day | December 26 | Major shopping day, but some attractions and rural transport may be limited. |
| Early May Bank Holiday | First Monday in May | Long weekend for locals; busy transport and attractions. |
| Spring Bank Holiday | Last Monday in May | Coincides with school holidays; very busy. |
| Summer Bank Holiday | Last Monday in August | End of summer break; expect crowds at tourist spots (except Scotland, which has it earlier). |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.
Networks in United Kingdom
Plans for this destination run on EE, 3.
- Networks
- EE (5G), 3 (4G)
- 5G
- 6 of 6 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
- Hotspot
- Hotspot & tethering supported
- APN
- Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide
Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).