SIM-Only Deals with EU Roaming

SIM-only plans with free EU roaming

Most major UK networks include EU roaming on their SIM-only plans, letting you use your normal monthly allowance for calls, texts and data across the EU at no extra cost. There are caveats. First, fair-use limits: networks typically cap roaming data between 12GB and 25GB per month even on plans labelled unlimited, after which they may throttle speeds or charge per GB. Second, not every network is included - Lebara charges separately for roaming despite being a UK MVNO, and a few smaller MVNOs strip out roaming on their cheapest tiers. Third, the EU coverage usually extends to a wider list of European countries beyond the EU 27 - Norway, Iceland and the Channel Islands are commonly bundled in, while Switzerland and Turkey are typically charged extra. Always check the network is roaming page before you travel, and if you are going beyond the EU consider a local SIM or a roaming pass for the destination. Travellers who stream and tether abroad usually want to pair roaming with 5G coverage for download speeds that make video and tethering practical. The plans listed here all include EU roaming within fair-use limits, so you can pick on data and price without worrying about losing service across the channel.