Best eSIM plans?

Cromulent · 16 Mar 2023 at 07:19

I'm with EE and get 500 minutes of talk, unlimited texts and 26GB of data (extra rollover data as I don't use much), which costs me £9 a month. I'm pretty happy with the network but want to swap to an eSIM rather than the nano SIM I currently use. I've hunted around and haven't been able to find any 30-day rolling contracts with a decent network that offers eSIMs.

I'm probably missing something obvious, but which network are you with, and how much does it cost?

Cromulent · 16 Mar 2023 at 14:33

KIA said:
The best deals tend to be traditional rather than eSIM.

I know, but I need an eSIM as I want a second SIM card in my iPhone.

Cromulent · 19 Mar 2023 at 09:45

Kanpai said:
Confused, you said you want to swap to an eSIM rather than nano, why not just move your current EE plan onto eSIM? Or are you looking for a second line?

I need a second line. I talked to EE, and they said I would have to come into my local shop to get it sorted, but if I can just sign up directly with a new plan that features an eSIM, It would be much better for me.

Ideally, I'd have two eSIMs and no physical SIM.

Cromulent · 19 Mar 2023 at 12:19

Biffa said:
Virgin mobile do an esim with 20Gb monthly with rollover for £7 a month

Thank you. I'll check it out.

Kanpai said:
That's weird, I done my move from nano to eSIM using their app, didn't have to go into store or anything.

I think it was because I was on the 31-day rolling contract rather than an 18-month contract or something. At least, that is what I remember them saying.

Cromulent · 29 Mar 2023 at 18:01

I'm tempted to go with the Three unlimited everything plan for £19 a month. I would have preferred to stay on a monthly rolling contract, but it isn't too bad if I get everything I need for £19 from a 12-month contract.

Is there anything I should be aware of before I pull the trigger?

Cromulent · 30 Mar 2023 at 13:01

If I sign up with a Three SIM-only deal, will it automatically come with an eSIM? I can't find an option on the checkout forms saying you want an eSIM rather than a physical SIM card. It'll be a 12-month contract SIM-only deal.

Cromulent · 14 Apr 2023 at 08:38

Since I started this thread, I've been looking at all the deals available. I was on the Uswitch website and saw this deal:

Your Three Mobile SIM deal

www.uswitch.com

I think that is good value, and according to the Three coverage checker, there is 5G where I live. I had a chat with their online chat, and they made it sound like I could only get an eSIM if I went directly with Three. Does anyone know if you can get an eSIM through the Uswitch deal?

Cromulent · 19 Apr 2023 at 15:46

Efour said:
I e been looking at eSIM and Libra mobile offer some crazy deals. I think they are on O2.
Perfect for my visit to UK and longer rolling monthly contract

Hmm. I didn't think they supported eSIM. I'll have another look.

Edit: Do you mean Lebara? They are on Vodafone. If not, let me know.

Edit 2: I see I was wrong. I didn't know Lebara supported eSIM. Thanks for the tip!