About this eSIM

The Viasimo United Kingdom eSIM is a prepaid data plan for travellers visiting the UK, covering GB and destinations such as London, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester. It is delivered as a QR code by email before your trip, so you can install it in advance and connect on arrival with no physical SIM, no contract and no roaming charges.

The United Kingdom eSIM suits short city breaks, business trips and extended stays alike, with durations that stretch to 180 days. Plans start from €1.00.

Available Plans

Choose a data amount and a validity period that match your trip.

Data Options

  • 0.1 GB
  • 0.5 GB
  • 1 GB
  • 2 GB
  • 3 GB
  • 5 GB
  • 10 GB
  • 20 GB
  • 50 GB
  • Unlimited data

Validity Options

  • 1 Day
  • 7 Days
  • 15 Days
  • 30 Days
  • 180 Days

Which Plan Should You Choose?

  • 1 to 7 days: short holidays, city breaks and business trips to places like London or Glastonbury.
  • 15 to 30 days: longer holidays and work trips across the UK.
  • 180 days: extended stays, students and frequent visitors.

Smaller data plans suit maps, messaging and browsing; a larger or unlimited plan suits streaming, video calls and heavy use.

Good to Know

  • Coverage applies across the United Kingdom (GB), including London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and Northern Ireland.
  • Data amounts range from 0.1 GB up to 50 GB, plus an unlimited data option.
  • Validity periods run from 1 day up to 180 days and count down once the plan is activated.
  • Your existing phone number stays active for calls and texts through your primary SIM.
  • No physical SIM is needed: the QR code arrives by email.
  • Installation takes a few minutes, so you can connect as soon as you arrive.
eSIM Details

Available networks

EE UK 4G LTE / 5G Hutchison 3 4G LTE / 5G Orange 4G LTE / 5G Vodafone 4G LTE / 5G
Data
Unlimited
Validity
Up to 30 days
Speed
4G LTE / 5G
Hotspot / tethering
Included
Speed limit
Never
Activation
Automatic on arrival
Top-ups
Always possible
eSIM for United Kingdom
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eSIM for United Kingdom

Select your plan
Duration
Data
Quantity
1
One Tap Activation Your eSIM plan starts automatically when you connect in United Kingdom for the first time. Install it in one tap on Android or iOS, before or during your trip.

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Unlimited data · 7 Days

×1 eSIM

$0.86/day

$6.00 USD

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What's included

Everything your eSIM gives you

  • One-Tap Installation – Ready in seconds
  • Unlimited 5G/4G data
  • Instantly connected on arrival
  • Keeps your original SIM active for calls and SMS
  • No contracts – No roaming fees
  • 24/7 customer support
How Viasimo works

Unlimited data in about 30 seconds

Three quick steps take you from checkout to browsing in minutes.

Choose your plan

Tell us where you’re going and pick the eSIM that suits your trip.

Unlimited Data

30 days

5 GB

30 days

10 GB

30 days

Activate in one tap

Hit activate and follow a couple of quick prompts to set up your eSIM.

eSIM Installed

Get unlimited data

Your eSIM switches on by itself the moment you land.

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Active
Remaining dataUnlimited
Valid for30 days

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How eSIMs work

01

Stay connected from the moment you land

Your eSIM activates automatically when you reach your destination. No waiting, no setup, just instant mobile data when you land.

  • Connect instantly : Getting online is effortless: choose a data plan and you’re set. Already there or still en route, you’re connected either way.
  • Fast, dependable internet : Tap into high-speed local networks for a steady connection. Browse, navigate and stream smoothly anywhere your trip takes you.
  • Simple to set up : An eSIM does away with plastic SIM cards entirely. Install and manage the whole thing right on your phone in minutes.
  • No roaming charges : Skip the pricey roaming bills that come with travel. With honest, upfront pricing you always know exactly what your data costs.
02

Use your favourite apps just like at home

Use all your favourite apps abroad with instant data, seamless browsing, streaming, navigation, and messaging from the moment you arrive.

  • WhatsApp : Stay in touch with friends, family and colleagues through instant messages, voice calls and photo sharing on fast data abroad.
  • Google Maps : Find your way with fast, reliable data for maps, directions, live traffic and route planning while you’re out and about.
  • Instagram : Share stories, post photos, scroll your feed and keep up with friends on quick, dependable data abroad.
  • Gmail : Check your inbox, send the messages that matter and stay on top of things while you travel on steady high-speed data.
The honest comparison

Why travelers pick an eSIM

Cost

Viasimo eSIMOne-off prepaid bundle
RoamingDaily pass or per-MB
Local SIMOne-off tourist pricing
Pocket wifiDaily rental plus deposit

Setup

Viasimo eSIMQR install in minutes, before you fly
RoamingSwitch on in your phone settings
Local SIMFind a shop and swap on arrival
Pocket wifiCollect and carry a device

Hidden costs

Viasimo eSIMNone; it stops at the bundle limit
RoamingOverage charges add up fast
Local SIMRegistration and top-up fees
Pocket wifiLate and damage fees

Keep your number

Viasimo eSIMYes, data-only beside your SIM
RoamingYes
Local SIMNo, your SIM comes out
Pocket wifiYes

Extra hardware

Viasimo eSIMNone
RoamingNone
Local SIMNone
Pocket wifiA second device to charge

Bill-shock risk

Viasimo eSIMNone
RoamingHigh
Local SIMLow
Pocket wifiMedium
Transparent pricing

United Kingdom eSIM prices

DurationDataPricePer day
7 Days100 MB$1.20$0.17/day7 Days500 MB$1.20$0.17/day7 Days1 GB$2.40$0.34/day7 DaysUnlimited$6.00$0.86/day15 Days3 GB$3.60$0.24/day15 DaysUnlimited$12.00$0.80/day30 DaysBest value3 GB$3.60$0.12/day30 Days5 GB$4.80$0.16/day30 Days10 GB$7.20$0.24/day30 Days20 GB$13.20$0.44/day30 DaysUnlimited$20.40$0.68/day180 Days50 GB$41.95$0.23/day
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Frequently asked questions

For a week in the United Kingdom, the Viasimo UK eSIM offers data amounts including 3 GB, 5 GB, 10 GB and 20 GB, alongside an unlimited data option. Smaller amounts suit maps, messaging and browsing, while a larger or unlimited plan suits streaming and video calls.

Loved by travelers

Traveler reviews

Pedro Castillo
I used Viasimo to travel home to California this year. The instructions were super easy to follow and I had no problems with the service for the whole 20 days that I used it. It was nice not to worry about
5
Magda Sutherland
Excellent service, and when I needed help the support team was right there. They answered within minutes and had me back online straight away, with no stress and no roaming surprises.
5
Rawiya Bikhazi
A complicated request was solved urgently within 24 hours of traveling. They are wonderful and I recommend it to everyone. Thank you Viasimo team!
5
Jonas K.
Landed in Tokyo, switched off flight mode and I was online before I reached passport control. No SIM-card queues, no surprise bill afterwards.
5
Viasimo is the easiest way to stay connected abroad: installed in minutes, working the moment you land, for a fraction of what roaming costs.
Elena Martins · Verified buyer
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Travellers rate Viasimo Excellent for coverage, price and how simple the setup is. Thousands of trips stay online with us every day.
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