Bell roaming in the United Kingdom: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Data in the United Kingdom is included with Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming. Otherwise, it costs CA$16.00/day (Roam Better - with home data). An eSIM for 7 days and 6 GB costs from $9.79 (GigSky).
The best eSIMs in the United Kingdom for a week
For 7 days and 6 GB
- 1Best unlimited
Ubigi
Unlimited · 7 days
$21.00$3.00 per day- 25 GB at full speed, then reduced speed
- Networks: EE and Three
- Hotspot allowed
- 2Cheapest
GigSky
10 GB · 30 days
$9.79$0.98 per GB- Lowest total price for 7 days
- Networks: Three, O2, and Vodafone
- Hotspot allowed
- 3Best price per GB
GoMoWorld
15 GB · 30 days
$12.99$0.87 per GB- Lowest price per GB for this trip
- Hotspot allowed
Three steps, three questions: the best unlimited plan, the cheapest and the best price per GB, from three different providers. How we pick the podium · Affiliate links
Bell or an eSIM in the United Kingdom: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
If your plan includes the United Kingdom
Keep Bell
With Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming, data in the United Kingdom is included at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad.
Otherwise, with Bell
CA$16.00/day
Roam Better - with home data. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect CA$70.00.
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Data in the United Kingdom with Bell: our analysis
What Bell’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days3 × Roam Better - with home dataCA$48.00
- 1 weekTravel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to CanadaCA$70.00
- 2 weeksTravel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to CanadaCA$75.00
- 1 monthTravel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to CanadaCA$90.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Bell charges in CAD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect CA$70.00 with Bell and $9.79 with the eSIM (GigSky).
eSIMs in the United Kingdom at a glance
- In the United Kingdom, we compare plans from 7 eSIM providers: GigSky, GoMoWorld, Jetpac, Nomad, Orange Travel, Ubigi, and Yesim.
- The cheapest unlimited plan for a week is from Ubigi: $21.00 (Unlimited · 7 days).
- Locally, the cheapest prepaid SIM card for a week costs £10 (EE, 20 GB, 30 days); see our SIM card comparison in the United Kingdom.
- A pocket WiFi rents from €58.65 a week (Hippocketwifi); see pocket WiFi rental in Europe.
Bell applies the same rate in 22 other destinations we track, including Australia, China, Egypt, France, and Greece.
Plan by plan
What applies in the United Kingdom depending on your Bell plan.
What Bell’s official rate sheet sets out in the United Kingdom, offer by offer. “Included” means at no extra cost, within your allowance abroad: your Bell account shows the one on your line.
| Plan or offer | Data in the United Kingdom | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Roam Better - with home data | CA$16.00/day | Maximum 20 charged days per line per billing period (international rate counted separately); 5GB per day at normal speed then up to 512 Kbps. Destination page header: United Kingdom (GBR). |
| Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming | Included | Included (5GB/day then up to 512 Kbps) |
| Europe 7-day Travel Pass | CA$70.00 for 7 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
| Europe 14-day Travel Pass | CA$75.00 for 14 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
| Europe 30-day Travel Pass | CA$90.00 for 30 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
| International 14-day Travel Pass | CA$100.00 for 14 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
| International 30-day Travel Pass | CA$120.00 for 30 days | Travel Pass (uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada) |
What your trip costs
With the Bell roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Bell | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | CA$48.00 3 × Roam Better - with home data | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | CA$70.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada | $9.79 GigSky | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | CA$75.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | CA$90.00 Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada | $22.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
Every eSIM in the United Kingdom →
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The United Kingdom with other Canadian carriers
The same trip with the other Canadian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
All 2 Canadian carriers we track include the United Kingdom in at least one plan: Bell and Rogers.
| Carrier | Included with | A week (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
 Rogers | 5G+ Ultimate | CA$55.00 Roam Like Home Travel Pass |
Turn off Bell roaming and use an eSIM
Four settings, before you leave or on the plane.
- 1
Install the eSIM at home
Buy it and scan its QR code before you leave: with most providers, the plan only starts when you first connect at your destination.
- 2
Keep Bell for calls
In your settings, keep your Bell line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Bell roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Bell line › Data Roaming. On Android: Settings › Mobile networks › Roaming.
- 4
Keep eSIM roaming on
A travel eSIM uses the local networks: its data roaming must stay on.
Bell roaming in the United Kingdom: your questions
Answered from the Bell price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in the United Kingdom included in my Bell plan?
Yes, with Ultra - Unlimited with international roaming. Otherwise, it costs CA$16.00/day (Roam Better - with home data).
How much does data cost in the United Kingdom with Bell?
CA$16.00/day (Roam Better - with home data), so CA$112.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $9.79 (GigSky), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Bell pass should I get for the United Kingdom?
The best Bell option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 3 × Roam Better - with home data (CA$48.00); for a week, Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada (CA$70.00); for two weeks, Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada (CA$75.00); for a month, Travel Pass, uses plan data; unlimited calls and texts in the destination and to Canada (CA$90.00).
Bell or an eSIM in the United Kingdom: which is cheaper?
Bell charges in CAD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect CA$70.00 with Bell and $9.79 with the eSIM (GigSky).
Which Canadian carriers include the United Kingdom?
All 2 Canadian carriers we track include the United Kingdom in at least one plan: Bell and Rogers.
Which network does an eSIM use in the United Kingdom?
The cheapest one-week eSIM (GigSky) uses Three, O2, and Vodafone. Depending on the plan, the 7 providers we compare in the United Kingdom list Three, O2, Vodafone, and EE.
How do I avoid roaming charges in the United Kingdom?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your Bell line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Bell number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Bell line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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