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United Kingdom

11 plans available · from $1.69

Recommended
5 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity30 days
Network5G
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100 MB
Data only
7 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity7 days
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500 MB
Data only
7 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity7 days
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1 GB
Data only
7 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity7 days
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2 GB
Data only
15 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity15 days
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3 GB
Data only
15 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity15 days
Network5G
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3 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity30 days
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10 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity30 days
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20 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity30 days
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50 GB
Data only
30 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity30 days
Network5G
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50 GB
Data only
180 days · 5G · EE, 3
Validity180 days
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About eSIM plans for the United Kingdom

Arouki offers 11 prepaid eSIM data plans for travel in the United Kingdom, starting from $1.69. Allowances run from 100 MB to 50 GB, valid for 7 to 180 days. Plans connect to EE and 3. You get a QR code by email, install the eSIM on an unlocked eSIM-compatible phone, and switch it on when you arrive.

Starting price
$1.69 USD
Highest price
$60.29 USD
Data allowances
100 MB to 50 GB
Validity
7 to 180 days
Networks
EE, 3
Network type
5G

Networks in the United Kingdom

  • EE: Ofcom data places EE highest for 5G coverage outside premises.
  • Vodafone: Has combined its UK business with Three.
  • Three: Now part of the combined Vodafone and Three business.
  • O2: Strong in many cities. Our UK plans connect to O2, EE and Three.

The network each plan uses is shown on its plan card. Coverage maps change, so confirm on the carrier's own site for remote areas.

Coverage in the United Kingdom

  • Cities and most towns have strong 4G and 5G on all four networks. Ofcom reports 4G from at least one operator reaches around 96% of the UK landmass.
  • The Scottish Highlands and islands, Welsh mountains, the Lake District, Dartmoor and rural Cornwall are patchy, and trains lose signal in tunnels and cuttings.

Tips for using an eSIM in the United Kingdom

  • No passport registration is needed in general for a pay-as-you-go SIM, and EE says its visitor eSIM needs no UK address.
  • For a rural route, check each operator's coverage map for your roads.

Before you go

United Kingdom eSIM: frequently asked questions

How much does an eSIM for the United Kingdom cost?

eSIM plans for the United Kingdom start from $1.69 for 100 MB valid for 7 days. Larger and longer plans cost more; the current price of every plan is shown on this page.

Which networks do eSIM plans for the United Kingdom use?

Our plans for the United Kingdom connect to EE and 3. The network for each plan is shown on its plan card, so you can choose one that suits your route.

How much data do I need in the United Kingdom?

Light use such as maps and messaging takes roughly 0.5 to 1 GB a day. Browsing, social media and photos take 1 to 3 GB a day, and video streaming or hotspot use takes more. If you are unsure, pick the next size up.

When does an eSIM for the United Kingdom start counting its days?

Validity starts from the first time you use data, not from the day you buy. You can install the eSIM at home before you travel and switch it on when you arrive.

Do I need to turn on data roaming?

Yes, for the eSIM line. Your phone treats any network that is not your home carrier as roaming, so without Data Roaming switched on for the eSIM it can show as installed but not get online. It does not add roaming charges to a prepaid eSIM. Keep data roaming off on your home SIM.

Can I use an eSIM for the United Kingdom in other countries?

No. A single-country plan only connects in the United Kingdom. If you are visiting several countries, choose a regional or global pass that lists all of them.

Does an eSIM for the United Kingdom come with a phone number?

The plans shown here are data-only and have no phone number. You can keep your home SIM active for calls and texts, and use apps such as WhatsApp or FaceTime for calls over data.

Which phones work with an eSIM for the United Kingdom?

Any phone that supports eSIM and is not locked to a carrier, such as iPhone XS, XR and later, Google Pixel 4 and later, and many recent Samsung Galaxy models. Check yours on our eSIM compatible devices page.

Network and coverage notes last reviewed 3 October 2026.

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