eSIM
Every SIM only plan we sell can be supplied as an eSIM — no plastic SIM, no waiting for the post. We email a QR code once your order is confirmed and you are connected in minutes, keeping your existing number if you want to. Plans start at £3 ex VAT a month (£3.60 inc VAT).
Activate by QR code We email your eSIM profile after we confirm the order. Scan it and the plan installs itself.
Dual SIM friendly Run a work eSIM alongside your personal SIM on the same handset and keep the two separate.
Same day switching No despatch, no delivery slot. Number transfers still complete on your chosen activation date.
Best eSIM plans this month Our promotional unlimited plans are available as an eSIM on a 24 month contract. Your monthly price rises by £1.50 each April.
O2 Unlimited Unlimited streaming and tethering
£12.50 /month ex VAT
£15/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Compared against O2 direct, you save £192 over the 24 month term at starting prices
That’s £8/month less than their £23 price for the same allowance. Annual increases are excluded from this estimate.
Calls included Texts included 24 month term EU roaming included Vodafone Unlimited Unlimited streaming and tethering
£14.17 /month ex VAT
£17/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Compared against Vodafone direct, you save £215.76 over the 24 month term at starting prices
That’s £8.99/month less than their £25.99 price for the same allowance. Annual increases are excluded from this estimate.
Calls included Texts included 24 month term EU roaming (daily pass) Save /24 mths EE Unlimited Unlimited streaming and tethering
£15.83 /month ex VAT
£19/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Compared against EE direct, you save £96 over the 24 month term at starting prices
That’s £4/month less than their £23 price for the same allowance. Annual increases are excluded from this estimate.
Calls included Texts included 24 month term EU roaming (daily pass) Compared against the network's own published SIM only tariff at the same allowance and term, captured 9 October 2026. All comparison prices include 20% VAT. The cheapest matching allowance and term is used; speeds, roaming and other benefits may differ. Entertainment bundles and conditional existing-customer offers are excluded. Starting monthly prices are compared; future price increases are not included in savings estimates.
Lower cost eSIM plans Smaller allowances for lighter users — every one of these can be issued as an eSIM too.
O2 MBB Sharer Tablets and routers sharing the account pool
£3 /month ex VAT
£3.60/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Data-only SIM No calls or texts Shares account pool 24 month term EU roaming included Vodafone MBB Sharer Tablets and routers sharing the account pool
£3 /month ex VAT
£3.60/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Data-only SIM No calls or texts Shares account pool 24 month term EU roaming (daily pass) O2 MBB Sharer Tablets and routers sharing the account pool
£3.38 /month ex VAT
£4.06/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Data-only SIM No calls or texts Shares account pool 30 day rolling EU roaming included Vodafone MBB Sharer Tablets and routers sharing the account pool
£4.13 /month ex VAT
£4.96/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Data-only SIM No calls or texts Shares account pool 30 day rolling EU roaming (daily pass) O2 Voice Sharer Teams sharing one account-level data bundle
£7.50 /month ex VAT
£9/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Calls included Texts included Shares account pool 24 month term EU roaming included O2 Voice Sharer Teams sharing one account-level data bundle
£8.25 /month ex VAT
£9.90/month inc VAT
Price per user. Starting price — rises by £1.50 each April during the contract
Calls included Texts included Shares account pool 30 day rolling EU roaming included How ordering an eSIM works 1 Pick your plan and choose eSIM when we confirm your order by email. 2 Send us your PAC code if you are keeping your current number. 3 We email a QR code and step by step activation instructions. 4 Scan the code in your phone settings — your plan goes live on the agreed date. Handsets that support eSIM iPhone XS, XR and every iPhone since Google Pixel 3 and later Samsung Galaxy S20 and later, plus Z Fold and Z Flip Recent iPad, Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch cellular models Not sure? Look for “Add eSIM” or “Add mobile plan” in your phone’s mobile data settings, or ask us before you order.
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