- Network: O2 [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
Start at $5. Size up only if you need it.
- Network: O2 [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
- Network: O2 [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
- Network: O2 [5G]
- Activation: First network connection
- Data-only · hotspot/tethering supported
- Reloadable · top-up supported
- Install window: up to 180 days
UK travel data for maps, trains, tickets and everyday trip logistics.
A UK trip can be easy on data if you mostly use maps and messages, or surprisingly heavy if you are checking rail updates, uploading photos and moving between cities. The live plan table makes the trade-off visible before checkout.
United Kingdom trip essentials
Rail + transit
Keep route information, mobile tickets and station directions available while moving.
Walking maps
Use navigation during city days without depending on café or station Wi-Fi.
Bookings
Keep hotel, attraction and event confirmations available on demand.
Messaging + work
Stay reachable and, if needed, use a larger plan for calls over data or hotspot work sessions.
Set up while the connection is easy.
Install ahead of time over Wi-Fi and keep the installation details saved. After arrival, select the travel eSIM for data and verify the required roaming setting on that eSIM line.
Buy the trip, not just the cheapest card.
Choose more than the starter if you are doing a multi-city rail trip, working remotely, streaming or tethering another device.
United Kingdom · 5GB · 30 · $5
Compare all current United Kingdom eSIM plans before buying.
Tell us the trip. We’ll pick from today’s United Kingdom plans.
Change the trip length or usage style. The recommendation recalculates from the packages currently shown on this page.
Choose a trip length and usage style to match a current package.
Choose this plan →Fine-tune in Plan FinderWhich United Kingdom eSIM plan should you choose?
The starter plan gives you 5GB for 30 days at $5. That is the simplest option if you mainly need maps, messaging, ride-hailing, check-ins and everyday browsing. Larger plans are useful when you expect heavier social use, video, hotspot use, or a longer trip.
United Kingdom eSIM prices
These are the current retail plans selected for this destination. The live catalog can change when supplier inventory changes.
Install before you need the signal.
- Check compatibility.Confirm your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked.
- Add the eSIM.Use the QR/install details delivered after the order is fulfilled.
- Keep data roaming on for the travel eSIM.Many roaming-based travel eSIMs require it to reach the supported local network.
- Select it for mobile data.You can usually keep your main SIM active for calls and messages.
- APN note.Auto-APN is expected for most plans; use the delivered installation details if a manual APN is shown.
Does the $5 plan renew automatically?
No automatic renewal is assumed. The package is a fixed travel-data plan; top-up availability depends on the selected supplier package.
When should I install it?
You can install before travel, but activation timing can depend on the package. The plan card shows the supplier activation rule when available.
Can I keep my normal SIM?
On dual-SIM/eSIM-capable phones you can usually keep your normal SIM enabled and use the travel eSIM for mobile data.
Is this a phone number?
These plans should be treated as data-only unless the checkout explicitly says otherwise.
Three checks save most setup headaches.
Check the phone before the plan.
Compatibility is more important than choosing between 5GB and 10GB. Verify the device first, then come back to this page and pick the allowance that matches your trip.
Check eSIM compatibility →United Kingdom eSIM questions, answered plainly.
Answers use the current starter-plan facts where relevant. Coverage and availability can still vary by exact location, device and supplier inventory.
How much data do I need for a UK trip?+
The current $5 starter includes 5GB for 30 days. For maps, tickets and messaging it may be enough for lighter use; longer trips, video and hotspot use make a larger plan more comfortable.
Can I keep my home SIM on in the UK?+
If your phone supports dual SIM, you can often keep it enabled for calls or texts while selecting the travel eSIM for mobile data. Check your home carrier’s roaming charges before leaving that line active.
What network does the UK starter show?+
The current starter lists O2 [5G]. Coverage and speed still vary by place, device and plan.





