More plans and lower prices than the big eSIM apps, on networks you know: Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, Three, O2 and more. Install in two minutes and land online, from £1.50.
Live routes: travellers connecting in 190+ countries
Mapians is an authorised distributor. You get the operator's own eSIM profile, bought in your currency with 24/7 support from us.
Spain's leading network, by Telefónica
One of Europe's largest operators
Most eSIM apps give you a mystery connection. With Mapians, you choose the actual network, like Three, Orange, Vodafone or O2, and see exactly what you get before you pay.
Named operators side by side, not "best available". Compare them like flights.
A 30-day money-back guarantee that covers installed eSIMs too.
Fast, helpful support from people who know eSIMs, with a better SLA than other providers.
From £0.15/GB with no hidden fees.
Most eSIM apps sell one plan per country from one wholesale supplier. We offer local, regional, global and branded operator plans side by side, so you pick the cheapest one that fits your trip.
Llamaya Travel 15: 25GB across 47 countries for £8.99. Published Airalo UK pricing works out at about €0.72/GB.
Per-day, fixed data, truly unlimited and network bundles with home-country data plus roaming. Choose by how you actually use your phone.
Orange, Vodafone, Three, O2, Llamaya, KDDI and dtac/TRUE. Genuine operator eSIMs from an authorised distributor, not anonymous resold data.
An eSIM is a SIM card that's already built into your phone. Instead of buying a plastic card abroad, you download a local data plan by scanning a code. Your normal SIM stays in your phone, so your WhatsApp and number don't change.
How much internet you can use. Maps and WhatsApp use very little; video uses the most.
How many days the plan lasts, counted from when you first connect abroad.
Using your home network abroad. Usually expensive; switch it off on your home SIM.
Sharing your phone's internet with a laptop or a friend.
No data limit. Speeds may slow with extreme use (fair use).
A phone not tied to one network. Needed to add an eSIM.
The two usual options are your home network's roaming pass or a SIM bought at the airport. Both cost more and take more effort than they should.
Three quick answers. We compare roaming, an airport SIM and the Mapians plan we'd recommend. All amounts in GBP.
Roaming and airport figures are your inputs or typical examples. Mapians prices are plan prices including tax, converted at an indicative exchange rate.
If we don't keep one, raise a ticket or message us on Live Chat and we'll put it right or refund you.
Not connected because of us, or not installed? Full refund within 30 days.
If your eSIM doesn't connect on arrival and we can't fix it, you get a refund.
Deleted it by mistake or the install failed? We send a new one at no cost.
Support around the clock on Live Chat and tickets, with response times faster than other eSIM providers.
The price you see includes tax. No activation fees, no auto-renewals unless you choose them.
Find the same plan cheaper from a UK-based provider within 7 days and we refund the difference.
Cheap can feel risky. Here's exactly why our prices are lower, and why the quality isn't.
Find the same plan cheaper at another UK-based eSIM provider within 7 days and we'll refund the difference.
We're an authorised distributor for Orange, Vodafone, Three, O2 and others, so there's no middleman markup.
No shops, no plastic, no shipping. Those savings go into your price.
You connect to the same Orange, Vodafone and Three masts as everyone else. Lower price, same signal.
If it doesn't connect, you get your money back. We can only offer that because it works.
Not an anonymous app. Our company details are public and you can check them yourself on the UK government register.
Big allowances on Europe's best-known operators. Each network has its own page with every plan.
Maps, photos, bookings and video calls home without watching the meter.
Learn more →Land ready for Teams calls. Company accounts with one invoice.
Learn more →Big monthly data while you set up a local contract and bank.
Learn more →Data in port and shore leave across multiple countries, with crew discount.
Learn more →No shop, no queue, no plastic SIM, no passport copy at a kiosk.
Where to?
Search 190+ countries and pick a plan by data, days and price. Our plan finder recommends one in seconds.
Scan this code to install your UK eSIM.
Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or card. Your QR code arrives by email and in the Mapians app within seconds.
My eSIMs
Install at home over Wi-Fi. When you land, switch on data roaming for Mapians and you're online.
“Activation took under two minutes and I had 5G through three countries without swapping SIMs or paying roaming.”
“I travel for work almost every month. Mapians keeps my data cost predictable and I land connected for calls and email.”
“Bought a regional plan before our port rotation in Asia. Connected the moment we came alongside and called home on WhatsApp.”
“QR code arrived instantly. KDDI coverage was excellent in Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka.”
“All four of us stayed connected for two weeks for less than one day of my carrier's roaming.”
“The Three plan gave me 100GB in the UK for my first month while I sorted a contract.”
Check data left, get low-balance alerts, top up in two taps and reach support from inside the app.
Still unsure? Our 24/7 Live Chat and ticket team will help.
An eSIM is a SIM card built into your phone. Instead of inserting plastic, you scan a QR code and your phone downloads a mobile plan. A Mapians travel eSIM gives you local data in the country you visit, at local-style prices instead of roaming rates.
Buy any time before you travel and install it at home over Wi-Fi. Most plans only start counting days when they first connect to a supported network at your destination. Check the validity rule on your plan page.
Yes. Your home SIM stays in your phone for calls and SMS (switch its roaming off to avoid charges) and your WhatsApp number does not change. The Mapians eSIM handles data.
Most plans are data-only. You can call and message over WhatsApp, FaceTime, Telegram, Teams and similar apps. Some network plans, such as Three UK, come with a UK number.
Most phones from 2019 onwards support eSIM, including iPhone XS/XR and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, and Google Pixel 3 and newer. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Dial *#06#: if you see an EID number, your phone supports eSIM.
Yes, hotspot is supported on our plans so you can share data with a laptop or a travel companion. Usage counts against your plan.
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The same trip usually costs less with Mapians, especially on 10GB and above.
| Mapians | Airalo | Holafly | Saily | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | £1.50 | from about US$4.50 | day plans from US$3.90 | from US$1.99 (selected countries) |
| Big-data value (Europe) | 25GB / 28 days £8.99 · £0.36/GB (Llamaya) | €0.72 / GB (UK 50GB, 30 days, €36) | Sold mainly as unlimited daily plans | Close to Airalo on most plans |
| Branded operator eSIMs | Orange, Movistar, Vodafone, Three, O2, Llamaya, KDDI, dtac | Network not always named before purchase | Varies by destination | Varies |
| Plan types | Per-day, fixed, unlimited, network bundles | Fixed + some unlimited | Mostly unlimited | Fixed + some unlimited |
| Dedicated seafarer plans | Yes, with crew discount | No | No | No |
| Refunds | 30-day money-back guarantee | Full refund only if the eSIM was not installed | Conditions apply | Flexible policy |
| Pay in your currency | 9 currencies incl. ₹, AED, SAR | Multiple | Multiple | Multiple |
| Support | 24/7 Live Chat & tickets, priority SLA | Chat, email, WhatsApp · no phone line | Chat | Chat |
| Unlimited plans | Yes: UK, Japan, Thailand + more | Some destinations (3GB/day then 1Mbps) | Yes, with fair-use slowdowns | Some plans |
| Hotspot on unlimited | Allowed (fair use shown upfront) | Varies | Capped 500MB–1GB/day | Allowed |
| Seller | UK-registered company, verifiable | Singapore-based | Spain-based | Part of Nord Security |
Competitor information from published pages and third-party comparisons (Saily blog, May 2026; Amigo eSIM, Oct 2026; Jetpac review, 2026). Prices change often, so check each provider's site before buying.
Under operators' fair-use policies, many unlimited plans give you a set amount of high-speed data, then cut you to a crawl. Here's what the small print says, from published sources.
| Provider | How it's sold | What actually happens | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airalo | Unlimited (selected destinations) | 3GB high-speed per 24 hours, then 1Mbps | Saily review of Airalo, 2026 |
| Holafly | Unlimited data | Fair-use slowdowns after heavy use; hotspot capped at 500MB/day (Europe) or 1GB/day (Asia) | Jetpac Holafly review, 2026 |
| T-Mobile (US roaming) | Unlimited data abroad | 5GB high-speed, then 256kbps | ShopBack US roaming guide, Aug 2026 |
| Jio (India) roaming packs | "Unlimited" data packs | 1GB–10GB high-speed, then 64kbps | Jio packs as published (prune.co.in, July 2025) |
| e& (UAE) Daily Data | Daily roaming data | 500MB per day, then 64kbps | eand.ae Roaming Daily Data Plan, 2026 |
Video calls, HD streaming, hotspot, maps
Maps and messages; video buffers
Slow web pages, photos take ages
WhatsApp text only. Maps barely load
Fair-use details are taken from the providers' published terms or from the reviews named in the Source column, and can change. Check each provider's current terms.
Published prices, compared like for like. Sources listed underneath.
Lower is better.
Most travellers use under 1.5GB a day, so 100GB covers a month of heavy use for well under half the price.
Sources: Mapians plan prices (Oct 2026); Airalo UK pricing via Amigo eSIM comparison (Oct 2026); Holafly pricing, hotspot limits and plan start rules via Jetpac review (2026); Airalo support and refund themes via Saily review and Kimola consumer insights (2026). Currency conversions are indicative.
From analysis of customer reviews across the market: connectivity is 40% of complaints, activation problems 23%, and support 20%.
Unknown "best available" networks and heavy throttling.
We name the exact operator and speed before you buy, and use tier-1 networks like Three, Orange, Vodafone and O2.
Confusing APN settings and one-shot QR codes.
One-tap install in the app, a 5-second device check at checkout, and a free replacement if anything fails.
Slow replies when you're stuck abroad.
24/7 Live Chat and tickets answered by trained people, with a faster SLA than other providers.
Refunds only if the eSIM was never installed.
30-day money-back guarantee, including when it's installed but won't connect.
Some plans start counting from purchase.
Install early: most Mapians plans start when you first connect abroad. Each plan states its rule.
Daily tethering caps on unlimited plans.
Hotspot allowed on our plans, with any fair-use limit stated upfront.
Hard to tell how much data you actually need.
Plan finder recommends one plan from your trip length and usage, in plain words.
Complaint shares from Kimola's consumer-insight analysis of Airalo reviews (2026); other issues from Jetpac and Saily reviews.
Most eSIM sellers stop at the QR code. That's where our service starts.
QR code by email and in the app, with one-tap install.
A reminder to install over Wi-Fi, and a quick check it's ready.
Your plan activates on the local network. We send a simple "you're connected" guide.
Alerts at 80% used and top-ups in two taps, so you never run dry.
Fast answers in plain language, around the clock.
If it didn't work, you're covered for 30 days.
Orange
Authorised distributor
Vodafone
Authorised distributor
Three UK
Authorised distributor
O2
Authorised distributor
Llamaya
Authorised distributor
KDDI
Authorised distributor
DTAC
Authorised distributor
Movistar
Authorised distributor
One account for every employee trip: client visits, events, project deployments. Lower cost than roaming packs, central billing, and a team that treats you as a long-term partner.
Pick your destination, get your QR code by email and set up in two minutes.
Check data left, get low-balance alerts, top up in two taps and reach support from inside the app.
