eSIM for United Kingdom
ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout · See all codes →United Kingdom at a glance
- Generations
- 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G
- Main carriers
- EE, O2, Vodafone, Three
- Local eSIM
- Local carriers issue eSIMs
- Calling code
- +44
A travel eSIM for the United Kingdom connects to networks operated by EE, O2, Vodafone, and Three, which support 3G, 4G/LTE, and 5G across key frequency bands including 800 MHz (B20), 1800 MHz (B3), 2100 MHz (B1), 2600 MHz (B7), and 5G bands at 3.5 GHz (n78) and 700 MHz (n28). Travel eSIMs function on any modern eSIM-capable phone and automatically route to available local networks.
For visitors, a travel eSIM is typically the cheapest and easiest option in the United Kingdom. While roaming charges from a home carrier tend to be expensive, the travel-eSIM market here is highly competitive, making dedicated travel eSIMs the preferred choice for connectivity during your stay. Local carriers also issue eSIMs as an alternative if you prefer a traditional approach.
| Connectivity | As publicly reported |
|---|---|
| Network generations | 3G, 4G/LTE, 5G |
| Main mobile networks (MNOs) | EE, O2, Vodafone, Three |
| Key travel bands | B20(800), B3(1800), B1(2100), B7(2600), n78(3.5GHz), n28(700) |
| Local eSIM support | Local carriers issue eSIMs |
| Region | Europe |
| Capital | London |
| Calling code | +44 |
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Travel eSIM or local SIM in United Kingdom?
Roaming from a home carrier is typically expensive here, but the travel-eSIM market is highly competitive — a travel eSIM is usually the cheapest, easiest option for visitors. See the eSIM-vs-roaming view for this country →
Travel eSIM plans for United Kingdom
Live plans and prices here are supplied by the eSIM provider feed (Airalo / Holafly / Saily) at publish time — not stored or estimated on this page. A travel eSIM works on almost any modern eSIM-capable phone regardless of whether local carriers issue eSIMs. Open the plan finder →
eSIM providers covering United Kingdom
| Provider | Destination coverage | Activation | Plans |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sim Local | Dedicated United Kingdom destination page (verified on the provider's site 2026-07-14) | Digital delivery — installs as an eSIM profile on an eSIM-capable, unlocked phone | See plans →10% off with our code ESIMBYCOUNTRY at checkout |
Provider destination pages checked on 2026-07-08 and 2026-07-14. Plans and prices are live on the provider's site — never stored or estimated here. We only list partners we can link and verify directly; this table grows as more providers pass review. How we compile this →
Frequently asked questions
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Compiled from public-record telecom facts (the MNO roster, commercially-launched 3G/4G/5G generations, deployed travel-relevant bands and local-eSIM support) and verified June 2026; see the source we compile this country from. How we compile this. Plan prices are supplied by the eSIM provider feed at publish time, not stored here.