EE roaming: what is included, what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
Of the 24 destinations we track, 21 are included with an EE plan. Everywhere else, here is what data costs, country by country, against today’s cheapest eSIM.
Rates checked on October 21, 2026 in the official price guide
Included destinations
21
of 24 tracked
Charged separately
3
destinations outside every plan
eSIM for 7 days
$9.00
from, depending on the destination
The most popular destinations with EE
For each country: what your EE plan includes, what it costs, and the cheapest eSIM, priced on the photo.
Where data is included with EE
The 24 destinations we track, sorted by your EE plan.
21
Depends on the plan
Included with Full Works, Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus, and any plan launched before 7 July 2021; otherwise, a pass or the pay-as-you-go rate, shown country by country.
EE abroad: our analysis
Across the 24 destinations we track, from EE’s rate sheet and today’s eSIM prices.
EE against eSIMs
EE charges in GBP, while the cheapest eSIMs are mostly priced in another currency: we convert nothing.
Against other UK carriers
Destinations included in at least one plan, out of the 24 we track:
- ThreeThree24 / 24
- EEEE21 / 24
- O2O221 / 24
- VodafoneVodafone12 / 24
- giffgaffgiffgaff6 / 6
Country by country
The EE rate and the cheapest eSIM for 7 days of everyday use.
| Destination | Included with | Otherwise | eSIM for 7 days from | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Australia | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.00 | See the plan |
 Canada | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 China | Full Works | £6.00/day | $13.00 | See the plan |
 Egypt | — | £8.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 France | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £2.72/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Greece | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £2.72/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Iceland | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £2.72/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 India | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Indonesia | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Italy | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £2.72/day | $10.00 | See the plan |
 Japan | — | £8.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Mexico | Full Works | £6.00/day | $15.50 | See the plan |
 Morocco | — | £8.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 New Zealand | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Peru | Full Works | £6.00/day | €18.99 | See the plan |
 Portugal | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £2.72/day | $9.00 | See the plan |
 Singapore | Full Works | £6.00/day | $11.00 | See the plan |
 South Korea | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Spain | Essentials Plus, All Rounder, Full Works, Full Works Plus and any plan launched before 7 July 2021 | £2.72/day | $9.79 | See the plan |
 Thailand | Full Works | £6.00/day | $9.50 | See the plan |
 Turkey | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 United Arab Emirates | Full Works | £6.00/day | $16.00 | See the plan |
 United States | Full Works | £6.00/day | $12.99 | See the plan |
 Vietnam | Full Works | £6.00/day | $10.90 | See the plan |
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EE travel offers
As the official price guide describes them.
| Offer | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Daily EU Charge | £2.72/day | UK plan allowances, used as at home |
| Weekly EU Roaming Pass | £16.50 for 7 days | UK plan allowances |
| 15-days EU Pass | £30.00 for 15 days | UK plan allowances |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (24-hour) | £6.00/day | UK plan allowances ("Roam Like Home") |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (7-day) | £30.00 for 7 days | UK plan allowances ("Roam Like Home") |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1 (15-day) | £50.00 for 15 days | UK plan allowances ("Roam Like Home") |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 2 (24-hour) | £8.00/day | UK plan allowances ("Roam Like Home") |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 2 (7-day) | £40.00 for 7 days | UK plan allowances ("Roam Like Home") |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 2 (15-day) | £60.00 for 15 days | UK plan allowances ("Roam Like Home") |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 3 (24-hour) | £8.00/day | 500MB of data plus unlimited minutes and SMS (does not use your UK plan allowance) |
| Roaming Pass ROW Zone 4 (24-hour) | £16.00/day | 10MB of data |
| EU/EEA roaming included in the plan | UK plan allowances | |
| Rest of World Zone 1 roaming included (Full Works) | UK plan allowances | |
| Roam Abroad Pass (monthly) | £25.00 for 30 days | UK plan allowances in 52 countries |
| Roam like Home 24 hours (Pay As You Go) | £2.50/day | Allowances of the 30-Day / Saver pack |
| Roam like Home 7 days (Pay As You Go) | £10.00 for 7 days | Allowances of the 30-Day / Saver pack |
| Standard roaming charges outside a pass (calls/texts) | No data without a pass outside EU/EEA/Switzerland |
EE abroad: your questions
Answered from the EE price guide and today’s prices.
Which countries are included with EE?
Depending on the plan: Australia, Canada, China, France, Greece, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Portugal, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Thailand, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United States, and Vietnam.
How much does data abroad cost with EE?
Outside your plan, a week of everyday use (6 GB) costs from £16.50 (Spain) to £56.00 (Japan) with EE’s best offer.
Which EE pass should I get for a week?
Most often Roaming Pass ROW Zone 1, 7-day: it is the best one-week offer in 15 of 24 destinations.
EE or an eSIM: which is cheaper?
EE charges in GBP, while the cheapest eSIMs are mostly priced in another currency: we convert nothing.
Which UK carrier includes the most destinations?
Three: 24; EE: 21; O2: 21; Vodafone: 12; giffgaff: 6, out of the 24 destinations we track.
How do I avoid roaming charges abroad?
Use a travel eSIM for data and turn off data roaming on your EE line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my EE number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your EE line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.