Stay Connected with SimplySIM

An eSIM (embedded SIM) is a digital SIM that allows you to activate a cellular plan without having to use a physical nano-SIM card. It's built into your device and can be programmed remotely with your plan details. This means:

• No physical card to insert or lose
• Ability to store multiple plans on one device
• Instant activation without visiting a store
• Easy switching between networks when traveling

Travel eSIMs offer numerous advantages over traditional roaming options:

• Cost savings: Save up to 90% compared to traditional roaming fees
• Convenience: Purchase and activate your eSIM before your trip
• Keep your number: Maintain your home number for calls and texts while using data from your eSIM
• No SIM swapping: Keep your physical SIM card in place while using the eSIM for data abroad
• Flexibility: Choose exactly how much data you need for your trip

Using your home network while traveling can lead to several issues:

• High costs: UK networks charge £5-£11 per day for basic roaming (that's up to £77 per week!)
• Data caps: Many roaming plans have strict daily limits
• Reduced speeds: Networks often throttle international roaming data
• Unexpected charges: Going over allowances can result in bill shock
• Limited coverage: Your home network might have poor agreements with local carriers in your destination

Our eSIMs connect to premium local networks for better coverage and speeds at a fraction of typical roaming costs.

Installing an eSIM is remarkably simple and typically takes less than 5 minutes:

1. Purchase your eSIM (you'll receive it via email instantly)
2. Scan the QR code or tap the activation link on your device
3. Follow the on-screen prompts to install
4. Turn on data roaming for your eSIM profile
5. You're connected!

We provide detailed installation guides for both iOS and Android devices, and our support team is available if you need assistance.

eSIM technology is supported on most modern smartphones and tablets released since 2018, including:

Yes! This is one of the biggest advantages of using an eSIM for travel. You can:

• Keep your physical SIM active for calls and texts from your regular number
• Use the eSIM for data connectivity abroad
• Receive authentication codes and important messages from banks, etc.
• Make emergency calls using either your home network or the eSIM

This dual-SIM functionality means you stay fully connected while traveling without worrying about missing important communications.

Our eSIMs have flexible validity periods to match your travel needs:

• Activation: Your eSIM is activated only when you first connect to a network in your destination country
• Duration: Plans range from 1 day to 30 days depending on your selection
• Data limits: Choose from 1GB up to 50GB based on your usage requirements
• Pre-purchase: You can buy your eSIM up to 60 days before your trip

Once activated, your eSIM will remain valid for the selected duration or until you consume your data allowance, whichever comes first.

If you find yourself needing more data during your travels, you have several options:

• Purchase an additional eSIM from your SimplySIM account
• Top up your existing eSIM (available for selected plans)
• Upgrade to a larger data package before your current one expires

Our dashboard makes it easy to monitor your data usage and receive notifications when you're approaching your limit, so you'll never be caught off guard.

eSIMs offer excellent security advantages over physical SIM cards:

• They cannot be physically removed or stolen like traditional SIM cards
• Profile data is encrypted and securely stored on your device
• Activation requires device authentication through your passcode/biometrics
• Remote provisioning follows strict GSMA security standards

At SimplySIM, we take additional measures to protect your data and provide secure transmission of your eSIM profile to ensure your connectivity is not only convenient but also safe.

For UK travellers, SimplySIM is one of the best travel eSIM choices because it is built around UK needs:

• Priced in pounds: No USD or EUR checkout, so no card currency-conversion fees
• UK-based company and support: Help in your timezone, from a team that knows UK networks and devices
• Capped and unlimited plans: Choose a cheap fixed allowance or unlimited data - most providers only offer one or the other
• Free VPN included: Plans of 5GB or more come with a free VPN gift for safer browsing on holiday Wi-Fi
• Keep your UK number: Your normal SIM stays active for calls, texts and WhatsApp while the eSIM handles data

With 180+ destinations covered and instant email delivery, you can be connected the moment you land instead of paying up to £11 a day in roaming charges.

Travel eSIMs cost a fraction of traditional roaming. As a guide:

• A week abroad with a SimplySIM eSIM typically costs from around £8, depending on destination and data allowance
• The same week using UK network roaming can cost up to £77 (£5–£11 per day)
• Short 1-day plans and small allowances start from just a couple of pounds

You pay once, up front. When your data or days run out the eSIM simply stops working - there are no overage charges and no surprise bills when you get home.

Airalo mainly sells capped data plans and Holafly mainly sells unlimited plans. SimplySIM offers both, so you don't have to change provider when your travel style changes. Other differences:

• GBP pricing: SimplySIM charges in pounds; Airalo and Holafly bill in USD/EUR, which usually adds a card conversion fee for UK customers
• Hotspot/tethering allowed: Share your data with a laptop or family devices - Holafly's standard unlimited plans cap tethering at around 500MB per day
• Free VPN: Included with plans of 5GB or more at no extra cost
• UK-based support: Real help in UK hours, plus student discounts and affiliate rewards

See the full side-by-side breakdown on our SimplySIM vs Holafly vs Airalo comparison.

Yes. SimplySIM sells both plan types for most destinations:

• Capped plans from 1GB up to 50GB - the cheapest option if you mostly use maps, messaging and social media
• Unlimited plans for heavy users who stream, video-call or work while travelling

Our plan pages clearly label every allowance, so you always know exactly what you're buying - no "unlimited" plans that quietly throttle after a few hundred megabytes.

Yes. SimplySIM eSIMs support hotspot and tethering, so you can share your data connection with a laptop, tablet or your family's phones. This is handy for:

• Working from a laptop while abroad
• Connecting the whole family through one eSIM plan
• Getting a smart TV or tablet online in your holiday rental

Just remember shared devices count towards your data allowance, so pick a larger or unlimited plan if several people will be connected.

SimplySIM is a UK-based travel eSIM provider covering 180+ destinations worldwide. We deliver eSIMs instantly by email, price everything in pounds, and connect you to premium local 4G/5G networks rather than budget carriers. Alongside travel data we offer:

• A free VPN gift with plans of 5GB or more
• Student discounts for verified students
• An affiliate programme that pays 5% in tokens you can spend on your own eSIMs
• A free Holiday Trip Planner companion app for iOS and Android