--- title: "eSIM for the United Kingdom from $4.43 | DualLine" description: "Affordable eSIM for the United Kingdom: 26 plans from $4.43, 1–50 GB or unlimited data, on EE. Easy setup before you travel." canonical: "https://dualline.co/esim/united-kingdom" --- Big Ben · Photo: [Christian David](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Elizabeth_Tower_and_the_north_front_of_the_Palace_of_Westminster,_London.jpg) , [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0) # eSIM for the United Kingdom Affordable mobile data for the United Kingdom (UK), with easy setup and a reliable connection on the EE network. Choose from 26 plans: 1–50 GB or unlimited data, valid 3–30 days, from $4.43 (1 GB for 7 days). The best rate is $1.11 per GB. Some plans also include calls and SMS. ## Plans and prices for the United Kingdom There are 6 fixed-data plans for the United Kingdom, from $4.43. The lowest price per GB is $1.11: 50 GB with calls and SMS for 30 days. Prices are in US dollars. The final price is shown at checkout. Fixed-data plans for the United Kingdom | Data | Validity | Price | Price per GB | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 GB | 7 days | $4.43 | $4.43 | | 2 GB | 15 days | $7.50 | $3.75 | | 3 GB | 30 days | $9.55 | $3.18 | | 5 GB | 30 days | $13.64 | $2.73 | | 10 GB | 30 days | $19.78 | $1.98 | | 20 GB | 30 days | $32.05 | $1.60 | - [Buy an eSIM for the United Kingdom](https://dualline.co/buy-esim?destination=GB) ## Unlimited data for the United Kingdom Unlimited plans start at $12.11. Each includes 3 GB of high-speed data per day; after that, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps. Unlimited plans for the United Kingdom | Validity | Price | High-speed data | After that | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 3 days | $12.11 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 5 days | $19.27 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 7 days | $27.96 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 10 days | $35.64 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 15 days | $49.44 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | | 30 days | $70.92 | 3 GB per day | 1 Mbps | ## Network: EE Plans for the United Kingdom connect to the EE network. Check the network shown on a plan before you buy. ## Calls and SMS in the United Kingdom 14 plans for the United Kingdom include carrier calls and SMS, from $5.46. Data-only plans don’t include calls or texts. Check the included minutes and SMS before you pay. Plans with calls and SMS for the United Kingdom | Data | Validity | Calls | SMS | Price | Price per GB | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 GB | 3 days | 10 min | 10 SMS | $5.46 | $5.46 | | 1 GB | 7 days | 10 min | 10 SMS | $5.46 | $5.46 | | 2 GB | 15 days | 20 min | 20 SMS | $8.52 | $4.26 | | 3 GB | 3 days | 30 min | 30 SMS | $10.57 | $3.52 | | 3 GB | 7 days | 30 min | 30 SMS | $12.62 | $4.21 | | 5 GB | 7 days | 50 min | 50 SMS | $14.66 | $2.93 | | 5 GB | 15 days | 50 min | 50 SMS | $15.68 | $3.14 | | 5 GB | 30 days | 50 min | 50 SMS | $16.20 | $3.24 | | 10 GB | 7 days | 100 min | 100 SMS | $22.34 | $2.23 | | 10 GB | 15 days | 100 min | 100 SMS | $23.36 | $2.34 | | 10 GB | 30 days | 100 min | 100 SMS | $24.39 | $2.44 | | 20 GB | 15 days | 200 min | 200 SMS | $37.68 | $1.88 | | 20 GB | 30 days | 200 min | 200 SMS | $39.73 | $1.99 | | 50 GB | 30 days | 500 min | 500 SMS | $55.58 | $1.11 | - [Compare with a DualLine second line](https://dualline.co/second-line) ## Local facts for the United Kingdom General information about mobile networks in the United Kingdom; not specific to DualLine plans. The UK's mobile networks are EE, O2, Vodafone and Three. Vodafone and Three merged into one company, VodafoneThree, on 31 May 2025. Source: Vodafone Group, Competition and Markets Authority (GOV.UK). Ofcom reports that 4G from at least one operator reaches 96% of the UK's landmass, and 5G from at least one operator is available outdoors at 94–97% of premises. Source: Ofcom. The EU's 'roam like at home' rules no longer apply to travel to the UK, so mobile plans from EU countries may charge extra for roaming there. Source: European Commission. - [Vodafone Group: Completion of Vodafone and Three merger in the UK](https://www.vodafone.com/news/newsroom/corporate-and-financial/completion-of-vodafone-and-three-merger-in-the-uk) - [Competition and Markets Authority (GOV.UK): CMA clears Vodafone / Three merger, subject to legally binding commitments](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-clears-vodafone-three-merger-subject-to-legally-binding-commitments) - [Ofcom: Connected Nations UK Report 2025](https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/research-and-data/multi-sector/infrastructure-research/connected-nations-2025/connected-nations-uk-report-2025.pdf) - [European Commission: Roaming: Questions & Answers](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/roaming-questions-answers) ## Set up before you travel Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you leave, then switch mobile data to it when you arrive in the United Kingdom. - [Install an eSIM on iPhone](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-iphone) - [Install an eSIM on Android](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-android) - [Check eSIM-compatible devices](https://dualline.co/esim-compatible-devices) ## More eSIM destinations Compare plans for other popular destinations, or start with the travel eSIM guide. - [eSIM for France](https://dualline.co/esim/france) - [eSIM for Italy](https://dualline.co/esim/italy) - [eSIM for Spain](https://dualline.co/esim/spain) - [eSIM for Germany](https://dualline.co/esim/germany) - [eSIM for Greece](https://dualline.co/esim/greece) - [eSIM for Portugal](https://dualline.co/esim/portugal) - [Travel eSIM guide](https://dualline.co/esim) ## Your take-away checklist - Pick a plan: 1–50 GB or unlimited data, valid 3–30 days. - Check that your phone supports eSIM and is unlocked. - Install the eSIM over Wi-Fi before you travel. - After you arrive, choose the eSIM for mobile data. ## Common questions How much does an eSIM for the United Kingdom cost? Plans start at $4.43 (1 GB for 7 days). The lowest price per GB is $1.11: 50 GB with calls and SMS for 30 days. The final price is shown at checkout. Is there an unlimited data eSIM for the United Kingdom? Yes. Unlimited plans start at $12.11 for 3 days. Each includes 3 GB of high-speed data per day; after that, speed is reduced to 1 Mbps. Which mobile network will I use in the United Kingdom? EE. Check the network shown on a plan before you buy. Does the eSIM for the United Kingdom include calls, SMS or a phone number? Some plans include carrier calls and SMS, from $5.46. Data-only plans don’t. Check the plan details for minutes and SMS before you pay. How long are eSIM plans for the United Kingdom valid? Plans are valid for 3 to 30 days. Check when validity starts: on some plans it starts at installation, on others when the eSIM first connects. When should I install the eSIM for the United Kingdom? Install it over Wi-Fi before you leave, then switch it on for mobile data when you arrive. ## Sources and support Plan prices come from DualLine’s catalogue. Local facts link to the source we checked. - [Vodafone Group: Completion of Vodafone and Three merger in the UK](https://www.vodafone.com/news/newsroom/corporate-and-financial/completion-of-vodafone-and-three-merger-in-the-uk) - [Competition and Markets Authority (GOV.UK): CMA clears Vodafone / Three merger, subject to legally binding commitments](https://www.gov.uk/government/news/cma-clears-vodafone-three-merger-subject-to-legally-binding-commitments) - [Ofcom: Connected Nations UK Report 2025](https://www.ofcom.org.uk/siteassets/resources/documents/research-and-data/multi-sector/infrastructure-research/connected-nations-2025/connected-nations-uk-report-2025.pdf) - [European Commission: Roaming: Questions & Answers](https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/faqs/roaming-questions-answers) [Contact DualLine support](https://dualline.co/support) · [Refund and cancellation terms](https://dualline.co/refund-cancellation) ## Your next step [### How to install an eSIM on iPhone Install your DualLine eSIM on iPhone with a QR code, supported link or manual details. Choose the data line and check activation before travelling. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-iphone) [### How to install an eSIM on Android Set up a DualLine travel eSIM on Android. Follow Samsung or Pixel settings, choose QR or manual installation and select the right data line. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/install-esim-android) [### Travel eSIM prices by country Compare travel eSIM prices for 199 destinations: the lowest plan price, the lowest price per GB and the cheapest unlimited plan, all dated. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-prices-by-country) [### Will your travel eSIM connect? Networks by country See the local mobile networks DualLine travel eSIM plans use in 199 destinations, and the checks that help your eSIM connect when you arrive. Read guide](https://dualline.co/esim/guides/esim-networks-by-country)