UK networks · prices checked 25 October 2026

EE roaming charges vs a travel eSIM

What EE charges to use your phone abroad, and what the same trip costs with a prepaid travel eSIM.

Variesby destination
Travel Data Passbought per trip
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What EE publishes

EE sells Travel Data Passes whose price depends on your destination and plan. EE doesn’t publish one price for every country, so check EE’s roaming tool for your trip.

Sources: EE roaming (checked 25 October 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.

A week abroad: EE vs a Graba SIM eSIM

What 7 days of mobile data costs in each destination. EE’s charge depends on your plan and destination, so check yours before you travel.

  • USAvaries£8.25
  • Europevaries£6.25
  • Japanvaries£6.50
  • Turkeyvaries£5.25
  • Thailandvaries£6.25

EEGraba SIM eSIM

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DestinationEEGraba SIM eSIM
USADepends on destination: check EE’s tool£8.25 3GB, 15 days
EuropeDepends on destination: check EE’s tool£6.25 3GB, 15 days
JapanDepends on destination: check EE’s tool£6.50 3GB, 15 days
TurkeyDepends on destination: check EE’s tool£5.25 3GB, 15 days
ThailandDepends on destination: check EE’s tool£6.25 5GB, 30 days

Pick your destination

How to avoid EE roaming charges

  1. Before you fly, install a travel eSIM at home on Wi-Fi.
  2. On landing, set mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for the eSIM only.
  3. Turn data roaming off for your EE SIM so you aren’t charged a daily fee for background data. You can still receive calls and texts.

Questions UK travellers ask

How much does EE charge for roaming?

EE sells Travel Data Passes whose price depends on your destination and plan. EE doesn’t publish one price for every country, so check EE’s roaming tool for your trip.

Is a travel eSIM cheaper than EE roaming?

For trips of a week or more it often is, because a daily charge adds up every day you use your phone. Compare the chart above for your destination. If your EE plan already includes your destination at no extra cost, use your plan.

Can I keep my EE number while using an eSIM?

Yes. Keep your EE SIM in your phone for calls and texts, turn data roaming off for it, and use the eSIM for data.

What if something goes wrong?

Live chat in the Graba SIM app is available 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.

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