100 MB
7 days25% offStarts: First Installation. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Installation. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
Starts: First Network Connection. Networks: O2 5G, T-Mobile UK 5G, 3 4G. Hotspot: supported.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Country coverage | United Kingdom only. |
| Local networks | O2, T-Mobile UK, 3 |
| Network technology | Connects to 4G/5G where the network offers it. Networks and technology vary by plan. |
| Data & validity | Fixed total data. No daily reset. |
| Calls & SMS | Use internet messaging and calling apps. |
| Hotspot | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. |
| Your phone | An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required. |
Pick a plan, add the eSIM to your phone, then connect once you're in United Kingdom.
01Compare data, validity and activation. Check phone compatibility.
02Install over Wi-Fi. Check when validity starts before installing.
03Select the eSIM for mobile data and follow its setup instructions.
Use prepaid data on the phone you already carry. This is how PikoeSIM compares with a rental router, home-carrier roaming and a physical SIM.
Swipe or scroll to compare all four options
| What matters | PikoeSIMTravel eSIM | Pocket Wi-FiRental router | RoamingYour home carrier | Local SIMPhysical SIM card |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Getting connected | Download the eSIM to your phone, then follow the activation steps that come with your plan. | Book delivery or collect a rental router from the provider. | Turn on roaming and confirm your destination is covered by your home plan. | Buy a SIM card and insert it into a compatible SIM slot on your phone. |
| Extra equipment | None. You use the eSIM-compatible phone you already have. | A separate device to carry, charge and keep within range. | None. You keep using your existing phone and SIM. | A physical SIM card. You might need to remove your usual SIM to fit it. |
| Data & cost | From €0.44 for 100 MB / 7 days. You pick a fixed allowance when you order. | Rental fees and data terms vary by provider. Check delivery, loss and damage fees before booking. | Your carrier's rates apply. Some home plans already include roaming at your destination. | Prepaid prices, data allowances and validity periods differ between local operators. |
| Sharing your data | The listed networks support hotspot. Any device you connect draws from the same data allowance. | Connect phones and other devices to the router. They all need to stay inside its Wi-Fi range. | Tethering depends on your carrier and your roaming plan. | Check that the local plan allows tethering before you rely on it. |
| Calls & SMS | Data only. Make calls and send messages through internet apps. | Internet only. Regular calls and SMS still use your phone's mobile plan. | Calls and SMS are billed under your carrier's roaming terms. | A local number, calls and SMS depend on the specific plan you buy. |
| After your trip | There's nothing to send back when your trip ends. | Return the router and accessories on time. Late or missing returns can trigger extra fees. | No hardware to return afterwards. | You don't need to return any rental device. |
Answers to common setup and buying questions.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Check each plan: validity starts at purchase, first installation or first network connection.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.
Check hotspot support on each plan. Connected devices share the allowance.
Fixed total data. No daily reset.
United Kingdom only.
An eSIM-compatible, network-unlocked phone is required.
Check coverage, remaining data and validity. Follow the supplied roaming and APN instructions. Keep the eSIM installed when contacting support.
A tourist connecting through Heathrow, an Edinburgh airport ticket holder and a family heading to the Lake District all lean on the same few data tasks. The eSIM installs digitally on a compatible, unlocked phone, so there's no plastic card to collect.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Networks vary by plan. Reception and speeds depend on location, network conditions and your device.

The Elizabeth line stops at Heathrow Terminals 2 and 3, Terminal 4 and Terminal 5, then runs into central London. Note which terminal you're flying from and which station sits nearest your accommodation before you board. For the flight home, record the terminal next to the flight number rather than looking up 'Heathrow' alone.
Once connected, use the data to confirm the onward train or bus and message an arrival time. Save the station exit and the last stretch of walking directions while you still have signal; reaching the right station doesn't tell you which entrance to leave by with your bags.
Compare data, validity, activation and networks before buying. Save essential maps and bookings offline.
Save before you goYour Heathrow terminal, onward station, hotel address and any theatre or attraction ticket. Keep a copy of the return leg.
The Edinburgh Airport tram stop sits next to the terminal, and the operator marks it as the only stop inside the Airport Zone. Travelling to or from the airport needs a ticket that covers that zone; a city-only ticket won't do.
Check the tram route against where you're staying and save the walk from the stop. If a train follows, keep the station on your booking and the departure time together. A pin in central Edinburgh won't stand in for that connection detail.
Before heading into the Old Town, save any timed-entry booking and settle a meeting point for afterwards. Use the eSIM for messages and route tweaks, and keep the accommodation address stored separately in case the link drops.
Save before you goYour airport-zone tram ticket, chosen stop and the route to your room. Save onward train and attraction confirmations.
Pick a walk that matches the group and the conditions, and check the national park's walking guidance and the forecast before leaving. Store the start point, parking or bus stop and return plan in one place. A generic Lake District pin won't lead anyone to your trailhead.
Download the route and carry proper navigation and kit. Tell someone your planned route and expected return time before you set off. The terrain can block reception, so the eSIM should never be your only navigation or safety tool.
A bigger gigabyte allowance gives you more data, not a stronger signal. While you have a connection in town, check for changes, share your plans and save what you'll need; hold off on large uploads until you're back.
Save before you goYour walking route, forecast, start point and return plan. Carry a charged phone and an independent means of navigation.
Compare data amounts and durations to find the plan that fits your trip.
Choose a plan