eSIM
🇬🇧 United Kingdom eSIM
5G on EE, O2 and Vodafone across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Per GB
$0.90
No daily fees
Networks
EE · O2 · Vodafone
5G
Hotspot
Included
Tether laptops, tablets, consoles
United Kingdom data pricing
One rate: $0.90/GB, metered per MB against a prepaid USD balance. No daily passes, no expiring bundles, no throttling tiers - unused credit stays on your eSIM forever and works in the next country you visit.
| Top-up | Data in United Kingdom | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|
| $5.00 | ≈ 5.6 GB | $0.90/GB |
| $10.00 | ≈ 11.1 GB | $0.90/GB |
| $20.00 | ≈ 22.2 GB | $0.90/GB |
| $50.00 | ≈ 55.6 GB | $0.90/GB |
A one-time $5 setup fee applies to a brand-new eSIM; top-ups to an existing eSIM carry no fee. Rates are pay-as-you-go, so light days cost cents and heavy days just draw down the balance faster.
Networks and speeds in United Kingdom
Anon eSIM connects through roaming agreements with EE and O2 and Vodafone, with 5G typically available to roamers. Your phone picks the strongest partner signal automatically and re-selects as you move - there is nothing to configure.
Near-universal in cities and towns. The Scottish Highlands and rural Wales drop to 4G or 3G in places, as they do for domestic SIMs.
The APN is provisioned automatically with the eSIM profile. You do not need to enter APN settings manually on iOS or Android - the only switch you must flip is Data Roaming: ON for the Anon eSIM line, because the service is technically a roaming profile everywhere it operates.
EE · O2 · Vodafone
Partner networks, selected automatically
5G
Typical roaming speeds, hotspot at full speed
200+ countries, one balance
Same eSIM keeps working across borders
Setting up your United Kingdom eSIM
- 1
Buy credit
Pick an amount ($5 minimum) and pay by card, Apple Pay / Google Pay, or crypto (BTC, Lightning, USDT). No account, no email, no ID.
- 2
Install the eSIM
Scan the QR code from another screen, or tap “Install on this iPhone” for a one-tap LPA install. Works on iOS 12.1+ and Android 10+ with eSIM support.
- 3
Turn on Data Roaming
Enable Data Roaming for the Anon eSIM line only. Your primary SIM's settings are untouched. APN configures itself - no manual settings.
- 4
Land in United Kingdom and connect
Your phone attaches to EE (or O2 / Vodafone) within a minute of leaving airplane mode.
- 5
Top up whenever
Balance running low? Add credit from the account page in under a minute. Same eSIM, same ICCID, no new QR - and no setup fee ever again.
In-country context: United Kingdom
Local prepaid SIM registration: none. The UK has no ID requirement for prepaid SIMs - one of the reasons no-KYC eSIMs are typically issued from UK-linked jurisdictions. This is exactly the paper trail Anon eSIM avoids - your identity never touches the local carrier, because you attach as a roamer on a foreign anonymous profile.
On arrival: Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, and Manchester all have carrier kiosks - fine if you want a local UK number. For a data-only eSIM there's nothing to buy on arrival; install before you fly and you're on EE/O2/Vodafone at baggage claim.
Typical speeds: 40-150 Mbps on 4G; 150-500 Mbps on 5G in London and major cities. Prices from the live rates data: $0.90/GB, metered per MB against a prepaid USD balance.
Registration status
No ID requirement
Anon eSIM sidesteps this entirely - the eSIM is issued from an ID-free jurisdiction and you use it as a visitor's roaming SIM in United Kingdom. No local paperwork.
Travel profiles for United Kingdom
Trip-specific breakdowns of what to expect, how much data, and what it costs.
Popular cities in United Kingdom
United Kingdom eSIM FAQ
Does Anon eSIM work in United Kingdom?+
Yes. In United Kingdom the eSIM attaches to EE and O2 and Vodafone (5G) through our roaming agreements, so you get the same towers a local subscriber does. Near-universal in cities and towns. The Scottish Highlands and rural Wales drop to 4G or 3G in places, as they do for domestic SIMs.
What does a United Kingdom eSIM cost?+
$0.90 per GB, billed per MB against a prepaid USD balance that never expires. There are no daily fees and no expiring bundles - $5 of credit buys about 5.6 GB, $20 buys about 22.2 GB. A one-time $5 setup fee applies to a brand-new eSIM only.
Do I need an account or ID to get a United Kingdom eSIM?+
No. There is no KYC, no email, and no account. Pay $5 minimum by card (including Apple Pay / Google Pay) or crypto (BTC, Lightning, USDT), scan the QR, and you're online. Your only credential is a random recovery token stored on your device.
Can I use hotspot / tethering in United Kingdom?+
Yes - hotspot is included at full speed on every Anon eSIM, with no extra fee and no separate tethering cap. Laptops, tablets, and consoles all work.
Does the same eSIM work outside United Kingdom?+
Yes. One eSIM and one USD balance cover 200+ countries. Cross a border and the eSIM re-attaches to a local partner network automatically - no new QR code, no new plan. Per-GB pricing simply switches to the destination country's rate.
Other europe destinations
Works the moment you land
Phone connects to a local network in United Kingdom automatically.
Installed in 60 seconds
QR or one-tap install. APN configures itself.
One eSIM for the whole region
Cross borders and the same eSIM picks the local network.