United Kingdom Travel eSIM
Data for the whole UK — London, the Highlands and the trains in between.
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United Kingdom
Nationwide data coverage
- 5G ready
- Hotspot
- Top-ups
- No ID needed
Coverage & network in United Kingdom
The UK is straightforward territory for a travel eSIM: a mainstream national network on arrival, UK-wide coverage including Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and free Wi-Fi in enough pubs, cafés, museums and stations that mobile data does less work than you’d think.
A week in London genuinely fits inside a small plan. The working number is 100–200 MB a day plus roughly 1 GB per hour of video — go a size up if you’re hotspotting a laptop or staying longer.
The Underground question. Mobile coverage now reaches most platforms and a growing share of tunnels on the Central, Northern, Jubilee, Victoria, Bakerloo and Elizabeth lines, so you can keep a connection through much of a journey. Where mobile signal stops, station Wi-Fi picks up the platforms.
Beyond London: 5G in every major city on 5G-marked plans, solid 4G along the motorway and mainline rail network, and real notspots in mid-Wales, the Highlands, the Lake District interior and parts of the Peak District. That is a geography problem, not a network problem — no UK operator covers them.
Northern Ireland is included; the Republic of Ireland is not. For both, or for a wider trip, the Europe plan page shows profiles reaching up to 79 countries. Otherwise there are country plans for Ireland, France and Spain.
How to install it
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Buy in a minute
Pick a United Kingdom plan and pay. Your QR code arrives by email within minutes — no account, no shipping.
- 2
Install on Wi-Fi
Scan the code before you fly. The profile sits alongside your normal SIM and stays switched off until you need it.
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Land connected
Turn on data roaming for the TravelNet line when you arrive. The plan starts counting down on that first connection, not at checkout.
Will my phone work?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone: an iPhone XS or newer, a Pixel 3 or
newer, or a recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z or A-series flagship. Dial *#06# — if
an EID number is listed alongside the IMEI, the phone has an eSIM.
Travelling beyond United Kingdom?
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United Kingdom eSIM questions
Which network does the UK eSIM use?
A major UK network — the profile attaches on arrival under a roaming agreement, with coverage across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We don't lock plans to one named operator; you get a mainstream national network rather than a fringe one.
Does it work on the London Underground?
Increasingly. Mobile coverage has been rolled out across most Underground platforms and tunnels on the Central, Northern, Jubilee, Elizabeth, Victoria and Bakerloo lines, with more sections added regularly. Where there's no mobile signal, station Wi-Fi covers the platforms. The Elizabeth line has coverage along essentially its whole route.
Is 5G available in the UK?
Yes, across all the major cities and most large towns, on plans marked 5G. Rural areas are 4G, and there are still genuine notspots in mid-Wales, the Highlands and parts of the Lake District and Peak District — no UK network has solved those.
How much data do I need for a week in London?
A small plan covers a normal week: maps, Citymapper, messaging, e-mail and some browsing. Free Wi-Fi is everywhere — pubs, cafés, museums, most of the rail network — so mobile use stays low. Go a size up for a longer trip or if you're working. The rule of thumb is 100–200 MB a day plus about 1 GB per hour of video.
Does it cover Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland?
Yes, the plan is UK-wide including all three, plus the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands are covered by separate arrangements you should check rather than assume. Highland and island coverage follows the roads and settlements; the interior of the Cairngorms and much of the Outer Hebrides is patchy on any network.
Will it work on the train — LNER, Avanti, GWR?
Mostly, with dropouts. Mainline routes have reasonable coverage between stations and lose it in cuttings and tunnels. Onboard Wi-Fi exists on most intercity services and is variable. Download what you need before a long journey.
Is Ireland included?
No — the Republic of Ireland is a separate country and needs the Ireland plan. Northern Ireland is included in this UK plan. If you're doing both, the Europe plan page shows profiles reaching up to 79 countries on one profile.
Do I need to register or show ID?
No. The UK doesn't require SIM registration at all, and a roaming eSIM certainly doesn't. Install, land, switch on data roaming for the travel line.
Can I tether?
Yes, hotspot is enabled on every UK plan. Useful on trains and in the many places where the free Wi-Fi wants an e-mail address and a marketing opt-in before it lets you online.
Can I make calls with it?
Not over the cellular network — it's a data-only plan. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and Teams calls all work normally over the data connection, and your own number stays active on your home line for regular calls and texts.