eSIM
Once per eSIM, then the plan's monthly price
£2.00ex VAT, £2.40 inc VAT
Buy an eSIMNo delivery charge. Choose eSIM when you pick a plan.
IoT eSIM Data Plans
An eSIM on any ThingSIM plan. It arrives as a QR code in the portal minutes after you order, so there is nothing to post and nothing to wait for.
Choose a Plan for Your eSIM
Every plan is the same monthly price on an eSIM as on a physical SIM.
| Plan | Ex VAT a month | Inc VAT | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK 4-network 50 MB | £0.90 | £1.08 | Buy 50 MB |
| UK 4-network 250 MB | £1.20 | £1.44 | Buy 250 MB |
| UK 4-network 1 GB | £2.40 | £2.88 | Buy 1 GB |
| UK 4-network 5 GB | £8.85 | £10.62 | Buy 5 GB |
| UK 3-network 50 MB | £0.65 | £0.78 | Buy 50 MB |
| UK 3-network 250 MB | £1.15 | £1.38 | Buy 250 MB |
| UK 3-network 1 GB | £2.25 | £2.70 | Buy 1 GB |
| UK 3-network 5 GB | £8.20 | £9.84 | Buy 5 GB |
- Billing
- Billing starts when you activate, or automatically 30 days after we despatch your SIM (30 days after it is issued, for an eSIM); we email you at least 5 days before.
- APN
- Your APN is shown in your portal when you activate the SIM, with no username or password to set.
- SKU
- IOT-SIM-ESIM
Questions People Ask
How is an eSIM delivered?
As a QR code in the portal, minutes after you order. Scan it into the device; there is nothing to post.
What does an eSIM cost?
£2.00 once (£2.40 inc VAT), the same as a physical SIM, plus the plan's monthly price. There is no delivery charge.
When does billing start?
Billing starts when you activate, or automatically 30 days after we despatch your SIM (30 days after it is issued, for an eSIM); we email you at least 5 days before.
Which devices take an eSIM?
Devices with an eSIM (eUICC) that can download a profile from a QR code. Check the device's specification for consumer eSIM support (SGP.22) or IoT eSIM (SGP.32); if it only has a SIM slot, choose the physical trio SIM instead.
Which plans can use an eSIM?
Every plan, at the same monthly price as a physical SIM.
eSIM Guides
All guides
IoT eSIM or physical SIM for a device?
When an eSIM delivered as a QR code is the quicker choice for a device, when a physical SIM is still the right one, and how to tell what yours supports.
IoT eSIM standards explained: SGP.02, SGP.22 and SGP.32
The three GSMA eSIM specifications behind connected devices, how each one installs a mobile profile, and what they mean when you choose an eSIM for a device.