Following the UK’s departure from the EU, most Brits are no longer able to use their mobile plans in Europe without some kind of extra charge. This could see you facing a big post-holiday bill
You could avoid a nasty post-holiday shock with an Ubigi eSIM that could stop you accidentally racking up huge bills.
Following the UK’s departure from the EU, most Brits are no longer able to use their mobile plans in Europe without some kind of extra charge. A £45 spending cap on UK mobile plans has also been dropped, meaning you could end up with a massive bill by mistake.
The potential for a nasty post-trip shock is even bigger if you’re travelling outside of the EU.
Some mobile providers can charge up to £6 per megabyte of data and close to £3 a minute for making or receiving calls. For comparison, streaming a song on Spotify typically takes 4MB of data, meaning you’d face a £24 bill just for listening to a tune.
Using Ubigi’s eSIM could be a simple way to avoid nasty shocks. In fact, you can currently get a FREE 500MB data plan plus a 10% off coupon on your first purchase – you can sign up for a new account here for free.
Whether you’re roaming in Europe or further afield, buying an eSIM before or during your travels means you can control your spending and in some cases, get better bang for your buck. For example, pay-as-you-go O2 customers travelling to Japan can face charges of £7.20 for every MB of data they use, or £9 per GB when buying a data bundle.
In contrast, Ubigi offers a three-day 1GB pass for £2.59, a saving of £6.41. You can also buy a seven-day, 10GB bundle costing £10.36, while an unlimited week-long pass will set you back £18.50.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM is a built-in SIM card inside your device. It works like a traditional SIM, but without the physical card – you simply download an eSIM profile from your chosen network to get connected.
Once you’ve chosen and bought your Ubigi package, you’ll receive a QR code by email. Scan it (or press and hold if supported) on the device you want to use, then sign up and link your eSIM. From there, you can monitor data, get alerts, and top up anytime. QR codes are only sent for first-time purchases via the website. If you buy through the app, you can install it directly and claim the free 500MB test package today.
Why use an eSIM?
As well as helping you to save money, an eSIM removes the hassle of physical SIMs—no shops, no waiting, no swapping cards. It’s especially useful for travel, letting you switch networks easily and stay connected wherever you go. If you need to use your laptop abroad, you can use your Ubigi data to turn your phone into a hotspot.
How much could I save with an eSIM?
Ubigi offers packages for over 200 destinations worldwide, with prices varying in each. How much you could save depends on how much your provider currently charges. Here are some of the most eye-catching deals on offer through Ubigi for destinations most popular with Brits:
Japan
1GB/3d (£2.59); 1GB/30d (£2.96); 3GB/15d (£5.55); 5GB/mo (£5.92); 5GB/15d (£7.40) Unlimited/7d (£19.80)
Spain
3GB/30d (£3.70); 5GB/mo (£4.44); 10GB/8d (£6.66); 10GB/30d (£8.88); 20GB/mo (£8.88); Unlimited/8d (£13.32)
USA
500MB/1d (£2.15); 1GB/7d (£2.96); 3GB/15d (£5.18); 5GB/mo (£5.18); Unlimited/1d (£6.66); 10GB/7d (£8.88); Unlimited/7d (£19.8)
You can, for a limited time, claim the free 500MB offer (plus a 10% off coupon automatically added to your account), and decide to purchase data plans for your later travel plans.
Click here to check out the free Ubigi data plan.
