Europe ยท United Kingdom
London eSIM Plans
Stay connected in London with a travel eSIM. Scan the QR code before you fly โ you land with LTE already waiting. No SIM card shop, no airport kiosk, no waiting.
Connectivity in London
Excellent 4G/5G across all of Greater London. EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three all provide full coverage. The Tube has LTE on most lines and all Zone 1 stations. Expect 20โ100 Mbps throughout the city.
- โLondon Underground has 4G on most lines โ navigate and message without gaps
- โEnable eSIM immediately at Heathrow (T2/T3/T4/T5) or Gatwick โ signal is excellent airside
- โThe Oyster card can be added to Apple/Google Wallet for contactless Tube travel
- โUse Citymapper or TfL Go for real-time transit โ both work great on eSIM data
Neighbourhoods covered in London
Reliable LTE across these London neighbourhoods on day one โ no carrier picking, no kiosk visits.
WestminsterShoreditchCamdenNotting HillSouth BankCanary WharfBrixton
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United Kingdom eSIM plans โ works in London
Best Value
Uki Mobile
1 GB
7 days validity
$4.00
$4.00/GB
Uki Mobile+
1 GB
3 days validity
$5.00
$5.00/GB
Uki Mobile+
1 GB
7 days validity
$5.00
$5.00/GB
Uki Mobile
2 GB
15 days validity
$7.00
$3.50/GB
Uki Mobile+
2 GB
15 days validity
$8.00
$4.00/GB
Uki Mobile
3 GB
30 days validity
$9.00
$3.00/GB
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Frequently asked questions โ London eSIM
Do I need an eSIM for London?
Yes โ a travel eSIM is the easiest way to get mobile data in London. Scan a QR code before you fly and you have LTE the moment you land. No SIM card shop, no airport queue.
Does eSIM work on the metro/transit in London?
Excellent 4G/5G across all of Greater London. EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three all provide full coverage. The Tube has LTE on most lines and all Zone 1 stations. Expect 20โ100 Mbps throughout the city.
How do I get an eSIM for London?
1. Go to lte.app/esim/united-kingdom. 2. Choose your data size and trip length. 3. Pay โ receive QR code instantly. 4. Scan the QR at home over Wi-Fi. 5. Enable data roaming when you land. Done.
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