Telstra roaming in the United Kingdom: what it costs, and when an eSIM is cheaper
With Telstra, data in the United Kingdom costs A$10.00/day (International Roaming Day Pass - Zone 2), so A$70.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering 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
Telstra or an eSIM in the United Kingdom: our verdict
Depending on your plan and trip length, at the prices read on October 22, 2026.
Your Telstra plan
Not included
No plan on Telstra’s rate sheet includes the United Kingdom: data there costs extra.
With Telstra
A$10.00/day
International Roaming Day Pass - Zone 2. For 7 days and 6 GB, expect A$45.00.
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Data in the United Kingdom with Telstra: our analysis
What Telstra’s rate sheet and eSIM prices show, as checked on October 22, 2026.
The right pass for your trip length
- 3 days14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 minA$25.00
- 1 week3 × 7 Day Travel Pack, 2GB, 25 SMS/MMS, 25 minA$45.00
- 2 weeks3 × 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 minA$75.00
- 1 month6 × 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 minA$150.00
Against the cheapest eSIM
Telstra charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$45.00 with Telstra 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.
Telstra applies the same rate in 20 other destinations we track, including Canada, China, Egypt, France, and Greece.
Plan by plan
What applies in the United Kingdom depending on your Telstra plan.
What Telstra’s official rate sheet sets out in the United Kingdom, offer by offer. No plan includes it: each offer below is charged on top of your subscription.
| Plan or offer | Data in the United Kingdom | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| International Roaming Day Pass - Zone 2 | A$10.00/day | 2GB per day plus unlimited standard calls and SMS; Data Top-Up 2GB for AUD 10 (valid 31 days). Upfront plans: 24 hours from first use; other plans: until 11:59pm AEST. |
| Pre-Paid | A$10.00 for 3 days | 3 Day Travel Pack (400MB, 15 SMS/MMS, 15 min) |
| Pre-Paid | A$15.00 for 7 days | 7 Day Travel Pack (2GB, 25 SMS/MMS, 25 min) |
| Pre-Paid | A$25.00 for 14 days | 14 Day Travel Pack (4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min) |
What your trip costs
With the Telstra roaming rate, against today’s cheapest eSIM, for everyday use.
| Trip | With Telstra | Cheapest eSIM | The offer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days · 3 GB | A$25.00 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min | $4.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 7 days · 6 GB | A$45.00 3 × 7 Day Travel Pack, 2GB, 25 SMS/MMS, 25 min | $9.79 GigSky | See the plan |
| 14 days · 12 GB | A$75.00 3 × 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min | $12.99 GoMoWorld | See the plan |
| 30 days · 24 GB | A$150.00 6 × 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min | $22.00 Ubigi | See the plan |
Every eSIM in the United Kingdom →
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The United Kingdom with other Australian carriers
The same trip with the other Australian carriers we track, from their official rate sheets.
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes the United Kingdom in a plan.
| Carrier | Included with | A week (6 GB) |
|---|---|---|
 Optus | — | A$35.00 7 × Optus Daily Roaming |
 Vodafone Australia | — | A$35.00 $35 Roaming Add-on, 7 days, 7GB, 350 min, 250 texts |
Turn off Telstra 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 Telstra for calls
In your settings, keep your Telstra line for calls and texts, and pick the eSIM for mobile data.
- 3
Turn off Telstra roaming
On iPhone: Settings › Cellular › your Telstra 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.
Telstra roaming in the United Kingdom: your questions
Answered from the Telstra price guide and today’s prices.
Is data in the United Kingdom included in my Telstra plan?
No, not with the standard Telstra plan: A$10.00/day (International Roaming Day Pass - Zone 2).
How much does data cost in the United Kingdom with Telstra?
A$10.00/day (International Roaming Day Pass - Zone 2), so A$70.00 for 7 days and 6 GB. An eSIM covering the same week costs from $9.79 (GigSky), checked on October 22, 2026.
Which Telstra pass should I get for the United Kingdom?
The best Telstra option depends on how long you stay: for 3 days, 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min (A$25.00); for a week, 3 × 7 Day Travel Pack, 2GB, 25 SMS/MMS, 25 min (A$45.00); for two weeks, 3 × 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min (A$75.00); for a month, 6 × 14 Day Travel Pack, 4GB, 50 SMS/MMS, 50 min (A$150.00).
Telstra or an eSIM in the United Kingdom: which is cheaper?
Telstra charges in AUD and the cheapest eSIM is sold in USD: we convert nothing. For a week, expect A$45.00 with Telstra and $9.79 with the eSIM (GigSky).
Which Australian carriers include the United Kingdom?
None of the 3 Australian carriers we track includes the United Kingdom in a plan.
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 Telstra line. You keep your number for calls and texts.
Can I keep my Telstra number with an eSIM?
Yes, on an eSIM-compatible phone: your Telstra line stays on for calls and texts while the eSIM carries the data.
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