Huawei E5573Cs-322, 4G Travel Hotspot– this is the one I usewith a SMARTY sim card or an EE sim card for better coverage in remote areas. Lebara – If you’re planning on calling abroad this is a great option as they’re designed for international calling, especially within Europe. They use Vodafone’s network though so I’m not a huge fan of their data. Fine for calls/texts and it’s great on a budget. Vodafone UK is a technology communications company that connects people, businesses and devices to help our customers benefit from digital innovation. Our services span mobile, fixed-line connections, home and office broadband, and the Internet of Things (IoT).

If it does increase or is too expensive, you can simply switch to a different network with no penalty. As you can see there are endless opportunities for buying a local prepaid sim card at London Heathrow Airport. All around you there will be signs for buying tourist sim cards for London. Sim Local sim card storesLyca Mobile–Similar style network to Lebara, they’re more for those wanting to do international calls/texts. They use the O2 network so I prefer them to Lebara. Comparison of roaming charges when using your UK-based SIM card in Canada. The costs shown are for calling the UK and sending a text message to the UK. It’s always free to receive a text message wherever you are in the world. The disadvantage of choosing an eSIM is the fact you’re getting a data-only service. This means you’ll need to use your normal SIM card for calling and texting, with all of the usual roaming fees that will apply for doing that. For that reason, it’s unlikely to be very much cheaper than roaming on a good UK SIM card such as VOXI’s Pay As You Go SIM. If you’d prefer to hire a Portable Mobile WiFi and you are staying in London, or flying through Heathrow Airport then you could hire this one from Rent n’ Connect. Their portable WiFi includes unlimited 4G/LTE data throughout the whole of the UK, and also the EU! You’ll pay per day you want to rent it, and they’ll deliver it to your hotel or you can collect it at Heathrow Airport. Buying a UK Prepaid eSim for Traveling For more tips on how to avoid costly inflation-based price increases, read our guide to 10 ways to save money on your mobile phone bill . Voxi stores

When you walk out of the arrivals there is a WH Smith shop on your left hand side. In Terminal 4 there is NO Sim Local shop. There are two sim card vending machine just a couple meters away from the WH Smith shop. Terminal 5 LHRThe above Airalo e-sim cards for the UK are from Uki Mobile and are data-only. Calling and texting is NOT supported. The data allowance is only valid in the UK, there is no free EU roaming with these e-Sim cards. They operate on the 4G/LTE networks of O2 and Three. SimOptions Voxi’s flexible monthly plans keep you in control so you’re free to change, pause or cancel your plan anytime. All easily and conveniently from your online Voxi account. Use Your Mobile in the EU Like at Home I’ll cover some things you should know about buying a prepaid sim card and the best networks (from my personal experience). Regardless in which terminal you arrive there are several options for buying a prepaid sim card at London Heathrow Airport: Terminal 2 has plenty options to buy a prepaid sim card. In the baggage claim hall there are two Travelex - Currency Exchange, 3 sim card vending machines and 1 Sim Local store. When you walk out of arrivals there is a Sim Local and a Tourist Information Desk on your right hand side as well as a WH Smith convenience store. There is also a sim card vending machine next to the lift when you walk towards the parking garage and the trains. Terminal 3 LHR