the United Kingdom eSIM
Get your eSIM for the United Kingdom — priced in EUR, no roaming, ready in minutes.
Get your eSIM for the United Kingdom
Download the eSIM Surfer app for flexible plans and great prices.
Available plans in the United Kingdom
All plans and purchases available in the eSIM Surfer app.
Why get an eSIM for the United Kingdom?
Reliable mobile internet is one of the first things you'll want when visiting the United Kingdom. With the eSIM Surfer app you can buy and install your data plan before you even leave home, so you're connected the moment you land, no airport SIM counters, no hunting for a local shop.
Roaming charges outside your home network can be steep in the United Kingdom. With an eSIM you pay a fixed price in EUR up front and go online the instant you arrive, no surprise bills when you get home.
Coverage in the main cities and tourist areas of the United Kingdom is typically solid, with 4G/LTE available across most popular destinations. Prices are shown in EUR and paid in advance, so there's nothing to work out after your trip.
Top attractions in the United Kingdom
- 📍Big Ben és Westminster (UNESCO)
- 📍Tower of London (UNESCO)
- 📍Edinburgh vára
- 📍Stonehenge (UNESCO)
- 📍Buckingham-palota
- 📍Oxford és Cambridge egyetemek
Key facts
- Coverage
- 4G/LTE across the main cities and tourist areas.
- Networks
- EE, O2 UK, Vodafone UK, Three
- Popular cities
- London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool, Bristol
- Tip
- Install your eSIM over Wi-Fi before you fly. Activation starts automatically the first time you connect to a local network in the United Kingdom, so you're online as soon as you land.
How does it work?
- 1Download the eSIM Surfer app from the App Store or Google Play.
- 2Choose your the United Kingdom plan — prices are shown in EUR.
- 3Pay securely by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- 4Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi and enjoy the internet in the United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions – the United Kingdom eSIM
Does an eSIM work in the United Kingdom?
Yes. eSIM Surfer plans work well across the United Kingdom, with 4G/LTE coverage in the main cities and tourist areas on the local mobile networks.
How much does an eSIM for the United Kingdom cost?
Prices are shown in EUR in the eSIM Surfer app and depend on the data amount and validity period you choose. There are no hidden fees and no roaming surcharges, you pay a fixed price up front.
When does my eSIM activate?
Most plans start their validity the first time you connect to a local network in the United Kingdom. You can install the eSIM at home over Wi-Fi, and it activates automatically when you arrive.
Can I keep my regular number while in the United Kingdom?
Yes. On a dual-SIM phone (most modern smartphones) you use the eSIM Surfer plan for data while your physical SIM stays active, so you can still receive calls, texts and verification codes on your usual number.