London: signal, data and getting around
United Kingdom, covered by 19 United Kingdom plans from $0.60.
Talisim editorial team · Updated
Quick answer
A Talisim United Kingdom eSIM works in London: 19 plans from $0.60, 100MB–50GB, up to 3G, 4G, 5G, on EE, 3. Top-ups: yes, on most plans. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data. Hotspot and tethering work, as far as your phone allows, and use the same data.
Where the signal goes
Almost every Tube platform has coverage, and most of the deep lines now carry 4G and 5G through the tunnels too. Overground and Elizabeth line are fine throughout.
Getting around
Contactless card or phone, tap in and out, no need for an Oyster. Buses are cheaper than the Tube and capped daily.
Neighbourhoods
Hackney
East, and where most of the interesting food has moved to.
Peckham
South, and the rooftop bars have a better skyline view than anything central.
Marylebone
Central and quiet, which is a rare combination here.
What's on
Notting Hill Carnival
August bank holiday
West London
A million people over the bank holiday weekend. Agree a meeting point, because the network along the parade route is swamped.
Open House
September
Across the city
Buildings normally closed to the public open for a weekend, free.
Elsewhere in United Kingdom
Installing for the first time? The FAQ has the four steps and the phones that support eSIM.