United Kingdom eSIM plans
Instant deliveryYour eSIM for United Kingdom is available from €0.99 and active straight away: in United Kingdom it connects to the EE, Three UK, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, Three (VodafoneThree) networks (4G/LTE, 5G where available), coverage 99. Install it by QR code before you leave — no roaming and no SIM swap.
- Instant email delivery
- 30-day returns
- Support in French
- Visa · Mastercard · Apple Pay · Google Pay · PayPal
eSIM for United Kingdom — at a glance
- From
- €0.99
- Local networks
- EE, Three UK, Virgin Media O2, Vodafone, Three (VodafoneThree)
- Technology
- 4G/LTE & 5G
- Network coverage
- 99
- Activation
- QR code — install before you leave
- Recommended data
- 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming
All eSIM plans for United Kingdom
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unlimited | 1 day | €0.99 |
| Unlimited | 3 days | €4.49 |
| Unlimited | 5 days | €6.99 |
| Unlimited | 7 days | €9.99 |
| Unlimited | 10 days | €13.99 |
| Unlimited | 15 days | €20.49 |
| Unlimited | 30 days | €40.99 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | €1.99 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | €2.49 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | €3.49 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | €4.99 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | €8.49 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | €14.49 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | €31.49 |
London, Edinburgh, the cliffs of Dover, the Scottish Highlands or the cobbled lanes of Oxford: the United Kingdom is a destination to discover at your own pace, but never without a connection. Since Brexit, European SIM cards no longer enjoy free roaming across the Channel, and your French plan can quickly show surprise charges as soon as you land at Heathrow. A UK eSIM activated before you take the Eurostar or board the plane guarantees you arrive connected, find your way around the London Underground with Citymapper, and never miss a last-minute booking in the middle of the West End. Simple, instant, no queue.
Flight time from Paris
About 1h15 to 1h30 to London, or 2h30 by Eurostar to St Pancras (Edinburgh: about 1h30 by air)
Time difference with France
-1h relative to France (UTC+0 in winter, UTC+1 in summer — the UK also changes its clocks)
Best time to visit
Late spring and summer (May–September) for the best weather, festivals and long days
Power socket type
Type G — adapter required for travellers from France (3 rectangular pins)
Why an eSIM is essential in the United Kingdom
Since the UK left the European Union, the roaming rules have changed significantly. Most French operators now charge extra fees for data use in the United Kingdom, or impose daily caps that can make the connection erratic and costly. A Simpartout eSIM running on the EE network, one of the most powerful and reliable in the country with 99% 4G/5G coverage, gets around this problem entirely. In London, 5G is already widely rolled out in central districts and tourist areas. In the English countryside, the Scottish Highlands or on the Welsh coast, 4G is still very much present. Whether you use the Tube, night buses, National Rail trains or head off on a road trip to the north of Scotland, you stay connected with no nasty surprises on your bill. And if your smartphone keeps its French SIM alongside, you can carry on receiving calls and texts on your usual number.
Network coverage in United Kingdom
Operator
EE
+ Three UK
Technology
4G/LTE & 5G
Coverage
99
How to install your United Kingdom eSIM
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in United Kingdom, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching United Kingdom, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
- 1
Buy your plan
Select the data plan matching your stay in United Kingdom, then pay.
- 2
Scan the QR code
Aim your phone's camera at the QR code in the email we sent you.
- 3
Install the eSIM
Follow the instructions to install the eSIM. We recommend doing this before you leave.
- 4
Connect when you arrive
Upon reaching United Kingdom, enable roaming on the eSIM data line to get online.
Recommended for you
Short trip
For a trip of 3 to 7 days, go for an unlimited plan.
Business trip
Video calls and emails: choose a high-speed plan.
Long stay
For a month or more, our high-capacity plans offer the best value for money.
Families
Several devices to connect? Pick a plan that allows hotspot sharing and comes with plenty of data.
eSIM, local SIM or Wi-Fi hotspot: which suits United Kingdom best?
| eSIM | Local SIM card | Wi-Fi hotspot | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Activation | Instant (QR code) | Bought on arrival | Pick-up/delivery |
| Installation | 2 minutes | SIM swap | Extra device |
| Price | From €0.99 | €5–30 | €5–15/day |
| Network | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE | Local 4G/LTE |
| Devices | 1 smartphone | 1 smartphone | Up to 5 devices |
| Flexibility | Top up at any time | Fixed data | Daily rental |
| Recommendation | Ideal for travellers | For long stays | For groups/families |