eSIM for the UK

Mobile data in the UK with no roaming fees and no hunting for a SIM card at the airport. Buy an eSIM for the UK online and install it at home in a minute — you’ll be online as soon as you land. Plans from 190 ₽: 1 GB to 50 GB, plus unlimited plans for 1–30 days. Easy online payment.

Mobile data in the UK for travelers: eSIM, roaming or local SIM card

There are three ways to stay connected in the UK: your home carrier’s roaming, a local SIM card or a travel eSIM. Roaming works right away, but mobile data on roaming is often more expensive. A local SIM card is bought on arrival, usually at a carrier store with your passport.

An eSIM for the UK is a virtual SIM card with mobile data that you buy online before you leave. It connects to local networks (EE, 3), while your main SIM card stays in your phone: calls and texts to your number come through as usual.

Where the eSIM for the UK works

Anywhere with local network coverage, including popular tourist spots: London.

Plans and prices

PlanPrice
1 GB · 7-day plan190 ₽
2 GB · 15-day plan290 ₽
3 GB · 30-day plan490 ₽
5 GB · 30-day plan690 ₽
10 GB · 30-day plan990 ₽
20 GB · 30-day plan1 390 ₽
50 GB · 30-day plan2 490 ₽
50 GB · 180-day plan3 890 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 1-day plan390 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 3-day plan790 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 5-day plan1 290 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 7-day plan1 490 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 10-day plan1 790 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 15-day plan2 290 ₽
Unlimited (1 GB/day at high speed) · 30-day plan3 890 ₽

Carriers and network

EE (5G), 3 (4G)

How to buy and install an eSIM for the UK

  1. Choose a plan and pay online.
  2. Your eSIM appears in your account, and a reminder arrives in Telegram.
  3. Install the eSIM with one tap or a QR code while you’re on Wi-Fi.
  4. After landing, turn on the line and Data Roaming — you’ll be online right away.

FAQ

How much does an eSIM for the UK cost?

Plans start at 190 ₽ (1 GB · 7-day plan). The most popular plan is 10 GB · 30-day plan for 990 ₽. Unlimited data starts at 390 ₽ per day.

What’s best in the UK: an eSIM, roaming or a local SIM card?

For mobile data, an eSIM is usually cheaper than roaming and more convenient than a local SIM card: you don’t have to find one after landing, and you can pay online in advance. Roaming may be better value if your carrier has a package for this country or you make a lot of regular calls, so compare prices before your trip.

Do I need a local SIM card in the UK if I have an eSIM?

Not for data — the eSIM replaces it. You only need a local number if people have to call or text you on a number from this country.

Which carriers does the eSIM use in the UK?

The eSIM connects to local networks: EE (5G), 3 (4G). Your phone automatically picks the best available network.

When does my plan start?

When you connect to a network in the UK, not when you buy it. You can install the eSIM in advance: it must be activated within 180 days.

Can I make calls with this eSIM?

The eSIM is data only, with no phone number. You can call and message through apps like Telegram, WhatsApp and others. Your main SIM card stays in your phone and still receives texts.

How do I install the eSIM?

After payment, the eSIM appears in your account. On iPhone (iOS 17.4+) and Android 10+ it installs with one tap; on other phones, scan the QR code or enter the code manually. Then turn on Data Roaming for the eSIM.

Does my phone support eSIM?

eSIM is supported by iPhone XR/XS and newer, Google Pixel 3 and newer, most Samsung Galaxy S and Z flagships, and many Xiaomi, Huawei and other models. Your phone must be carrier-unlocked.

Can I top up if I run out of data?

Yes. Plans marked “Top-up available” can be topped up in your account on the same eSIM — no need to install a new one.

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