United Kingdom eSIM
R 72
ZAR
Plan type
Data amount
Pick the right size for your trip
- Data
- 1 GB
- Validity
- 7 days
Number of eSIMs
One per traveller, each on their own phone
1
TotalR 72,00ZAR
Instant delivery
Fixed price, no roaming charges
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1 eSIM
R 72,00ZAR
1 eSIM
Secure payment
These eSIMs also cover the United Kingdom
Visiting other countries on the same trip? With one of these, you can use data in several destinations without switching eSIMs.
Install on Wi-Fi before you travel. The validity period only starts when the eSIM connects to a network in the United Kingdom.
United Kingdom eSIM: plans, coverage and activation
The Wavee United Kingdom eSIM works on the EE network, with up to 5G speeds where available. On the unlimited plan, you get up to 4G on Three.
Data-only plans range from 1 GB to 20 GB, last 7 to 30 days and start at R 72. Plans with a phone number, which also include minutes and SMS, range from 1 GB to 50 GB, last 3 to 30 days and start at R 76. Unlimited plans last 3 to 30 days and start at R 164.
With the Wavee app, you can track your usage and top up from your phone.
- Plan types
- Data-only plans, plans with a phone number and unlimited plans
- Data
- 1 GB to 50 GB or unlimited
- Validity
- 3 to 30 days
- From
- R 72
- Coverage
- United Kingdom
- Networks
- EE
- Speed
- Up to 5G
- Delivery
- QR code by email, instantly
United Kingdom eSIM coverage and networks
Partner networks and top speeds in the United Kingdom. Actual speed depends on the signal where you are.
Fixed-data plans cover England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland. Does not cover Jersey, Guernsey or Isle of Man - please choose a dedicated eSIM for those.
The unlimited plan is regional: it works in 28 countries, including the United Kingdom, and its validity period starts when the eSIM connects to a network in any of them.
Reception is best in cities. In remote areas such as mountains, isolated beaches or the countryside, the signal may be weak or unstable.
Networks
- up to 5G
EE
On every plan except the unlimited plan
- up to 4G
Three
4G on the unlimited plan
How to activate the United Kingdom eSIM
Why buy from Wavee
United Kingdom eSIM prices
All prices are in South African rand and fixed.
Data-only plans for the United Kingdom
| Data | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | R 72 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | R 105 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | R 131 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | R 184 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | R 288 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | R 458 |
Plans with a phone number for the United Kingdom
| Data | Validity | Minutes | SMS | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 3 days | 10 | 10 | R 76 |
| 1 GB | 7 days | 10 | 10 | R 85 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | 20 | 20 | R 118 |
| 3 GB | 3 days | 30 | 30 | R 141 |
| 3 GB | 7 days | 30 | 30 | R 161 |
| 5 GB | 7 days | 50 | 50 | R 187 |
| 5 GB | 15 days | 50 | 50 | R 206 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | 50 | 50 | R 229 |
| 10 GB | 7 days | 100 | 100 | R 285 |
| 10 GB | 15 days | 100 | 100 | R 314 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | 100 | 100 | R 347 |
| 20 GB | 15 days | 200 | 200 | R 484 |
| 20 GB | 30 days | 200 | 200 | R 534 |
| 50 GB | 30 days | 500 | 500 | R 713 |
United Kingdom eSIM unlimited
3 GB of high-speed data per day. After that, speed drops to 1 Mbps and high-speed data resets every 24 hours.
| Validity | Price per day | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | R 54,67/day | R 164 |
| 5 days | R 53,80/day | R 269 |
| 7 days | R 54,71/day | R 383 |
| 10 days | R 45,50/day | R 455 |
| 15 days | R 42,13/day | R 632 |
| 30 days | R 31,30/day | R 939 |
United Kingdom eSIM FAQ
Can't find what you're looking for? Talk to us on WhatsApp or at help@wavee.global.
Chat on WhatsAppWhat is the best eSIM for the United Kingdom?
For a week in the United Kingdom with maps, messages and email, the 1 GB plan for 7 days (R 72) is usually enough. With social media and video, expect to use 3 to 5 GB per week: the 5 GB plan for 30 days costs R 184. For heavy use or work, unlimited plans start at R 164 for 3 days. If you need to make calls or receive texts, there are plans with a phone number from R 76.
Which networks does the United Kingdom eSIM use?
The United Kingdom eSIM works on the EE network, with up to 5G speeds where available. Fixed-data plans cover England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland. Does not cover Jersey, Guernsey or Isle of Man - please choose a dedicated eSIM for those.
The unlimited plan is regional: it works in 28 countries, including the United Kingdom, and its validity period starts when the eSIM connects to a network in any of them. On this plan, you get up to 4G on Three.
Does the United Kingdom eSIM come with a phone number?
Yes. Choose “Data, calls & texts” and you get a phone number, 10 to 500 minutes and SMS, depending on the plan. On data-only plans, WhatsApp stays on your usual number.
Only local calls are allowed. Covers England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland. Does not cover Jersey, Guernsey or Isle of Man.
How much data do I need for 15 days in the United Kingdom?
With maps, messages and email, expect to use about 1 GB per week: the 2 GB plan for 15 days costs R 105. With social media and video, it's more like 3 to 5 GB per week: the 10 GB plan for 30 days costs R 288. If you'd rather not track your usage, 15 days of unlimited data costs R 632.
eSIM, local SIM or roaming: which is best for the United Kingdom?
An eSIM does the job of a local SIM card, but you install it before you fly, with nothing to pick up and no need to remove your primary SIM. For the United Kingdom, plans start at R 72, and 30 days of unlimited data costs R 939 (R 31,30 per day). With roaming, you pay whatever your network charges; with the eSIM, you know the price before you travel.
Can I top up without switching eSIMs?
On most plans, yes: you top up the same eSIM from your account or the Wavee app, with no new QR code and nothing to install. The top-up screen shows the plans that work with your eSIM.
Can I use my phone as a hotspot?
Usually yes, but it depends on the plan and the local network. If it matters for your trip, talk to us before you buy.
What if I can't use the eSIM?
You have up to 30 days to request a refund in eligible cases: a cancelled trip, an incompatible or locked phone, or an eSIM that doesn't connect. We review every request, and our support team will first try to fix the problem with you on WhatsApp or by email.
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