eSIM Ireland and United Kingdom

eSIM for Ireland and the United Kingdom: internet without roaming

A single data plan to travel across both islands: Dublin, Galway and Cork on one side, London, Edinburgh, Manchester and Belfast on the other. The eSIM for Ireland and the United Kingdom connects to the strongest networks in each country (Vodafone, Three and Eir in Ireland; EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three in the UK), so you have 4G coverage as soon as you land, without looking for a store or swapping cards when crossing the border. Ideal if you're combining a trip between the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain on the same journey.

Roaming in Ireland and the United Kingdom: why an eSIM works for you

Here's the nuance many people miss. Ireland is still in the European Union, so your plan from home works just like at home. But the United Kingdom left the EU with Brexit and no longer falls under "roam like at home": many carriers now charge UK roaming again, which can be around 10-15 € per day for data. With an eSIM you pay once, cover both destinations and forget about surprises on your bill when you get back.

How much does an eSIM for Ireland and the United Kingdom cost?

For a weekend in Dublin or London, 1-3 GB is plenty if you use Wi-Fi at the hotel. For one or two weeks traveling through both countries, using maps, social media and some video, budget between 5 and 10 GB. You can see all the options and compare prices on all destinations before choosing the GB that fit your trip.

eSIM or physical SIM in Ireland and the United Kingdom

A physical SIM card there means finding a store, sometimes with a passport, and often you need a different one for each country. The eSIM is digital: you install it before leaving home, keep your usual number for WhatsApp and calls, and switch from the Irish network to the British one without touching anything. No waiting in lines at Dublin or Heathrow airport.

Does the eSIM work in Dublin, London, Edinburgh and Belfast?

Yes. The eSIM uses the local carriers' towers, so you get good signal both in the big cities (Dublin, Cork, London, Manchester, Glasgow, Edinburgh) and in tourist areas in the countryside, the Cliffs of Moher or the Scottish Highlands. Belfast, being in Northern Ireland, falls under UK coverage, so the combined plan covers the entire island of Ireland.

How do you activate the eSIM for Ireland and the United Kingdom?

Very simple. After purchase you receive a QR code by email. You scan it from your phone settings, activate data when you arrive and you're done. If it's your first time, follow the step-by-step in our eSIM guide: in two minutes you're connected with internet in your pocket from your first coffee on O'Connell Street or by the Thames.