eSIM for United Kingdom

Prepaid data on local United Kingdom networks. Install before you fly and land already connected.

Dial code
+44
Time zone
London
Languages
English

from $4

Plans for United Kingdom

Pick a data amount and validity window. Every plan can be topped up mid-trip.

Plan type

Validity

Data

Need local calls in United Kingdom?

Some plans include a local number with minutes and SMS. Filter by "Data + Calls & Texts" to see them.

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Networks in United Kingdom

Your eSIM connects automatically to a partner network. If speeds disappoint, select a different one manually in your carrier settings.

  • EE

What to know about connectivity in United Kingdom

Roaming cost comparison

Pay-as-you-go roaming in United Kingdom costs around $10.00 per GB through a typical US carrier. A Jelly eSIM starts at $4 with prepaid data included.

Carrier roaming voice calls run about 1¢ per minute on top.

How to dial United Kingdom

International format
+XX XXXX XXXXXX
Local format
XXXXX XXXXXX
Subscriber digits
10
Trunk prefix
0

Time zone

London

Available network speeds

5G4G

Best value

The lowest cost-per-GB plan works out to $1.08 per GB, a useful benchmark when comparing plans.

How much data do I need in United Kingdom?

Suggested plans by trip length, based on the available packages for this destination.

Trip lengthDataPricePer GB
Weekend (3 days)1 GB$5$5
One week1 GB$5$5
Two weeks5 GB$15$3
One month10 GB$19$1.90

Connectivity in United Kingdom

Network coverage

Three (3) and EE networks provide excellent coverage across England, Scotland, and Wales. London has strong 5G. The Scottish Highlands and parts of rural Wales thin out to 3G, and the London Underground has patchy station-only coverage.

Arrival tips

Contactless payments are everywhere in London, so having your phone online means Apple Pay and Google Pay work from the Tube to street vendors. Download the Trainline or National Rail app before you travel between cities.

Plan recommendation

A week in London alone needs 3-5 GB. A two-week tour of England and Scotland warrants 10 GB, especially if you are navigating by phone between smaller towns.

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Free starting credit included

Why use an eSIM in United Kingdom

Cheaper than roaming
Carrier roaming bills a daily fee whether you use data or not. A prepaid plan bills once, upfront.
Working the moment you land
No hunting for a shop, no passport registration, no airport queue at midnight.
Your number stays yours
Dual SIM keeps calls, texts, and WhatsApp on your home line while data rides on Jelly.

Getting online in United Kingdom

  1. Buy a plan and scan the QR code from your email while you still have Wi-Fi.

  2. Land in United Kingdom, switch the Jelly line on, and set it as your data line.

  3. Turn off data roaming on your home line so your carrier cannot bill you.

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United Kingdom eSIM questions

When does my United Kingdom plan start counting?

Validity starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in United Kingdom, not when you buy it. Installing early costs you nothing.

Can I make calls in United Kingdom?

Jelly plans are data plans. Calls work over WhatsApp, FaceTime, or any app you already use, and your home number stays reachable on your other SIM.

Can I tether a laptop in United Kingdom?

Yes on most compatible phones. Tethering uses data quickly, so pick a larger plan if a laptop is coming with you.

What if I run out of data in United Kingdom?

Top up from your dashboard. The top up applies to the eSIM already installed, so there is nothing new to scan.

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Visiting more than United Kingdom?

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