United Kingdom
UK data and eligible UK calls use CTExcel service on the EE network.
Destination guide · CTExcel on EE in the United Kingdom
United Kingdom eSIM guide: number, data, calls and SMS
A 30-day UK eSIM with selected UK data plus one separate 2GB balance shared across 34 European destinations, unlimited eligible UK calls and 10 minutes to 15 overseas destinations. No SMS allowance is included, and the 30 days run as 24-hour periods from activation.
30–200GBUK total data
2GBseparate shared Europe roaming
UK numberincluded · unlimited eligible UK calls
10 minlisted overseas destinations
Every United Kingdom plan, row by row.
The same facts the product page shows before checkout — data, calls, SMS and when the clock starts — laid out side by side.
| Plan | Data | Local calls | International calls | SMS | Validity | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30GBUK data + separate Europe balance | 30GB total UK data + separate 2GB shared Europe roaming | Unlimited eligible UK calls while in the United Kingdom | 10 minutes to the 15 listed overseas destinations | No SMS allowance is included. BAL to 888 is a balance-check command, not an SMS bundle. | 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting once the eSIM installs and connects | ¥2,222 |
| 60GBUK data + separate Europe balance | 60GB total UK data + separate 2GB shared Europe roaming | Unlimited eligible UK calls while in the United Kingdom | 10 minutes to the 15 listed overseas destinations | No SMS allowance is included. BAL to 888 is a balance-check command, not an SMS bundle. | 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting once the eSIM installs and connects | ¥2,858 |
| 200GBUK data + separate Europe balance | 200GB total UK data + separate 2GB shared Europe roaming | Unlimited eligible UK calls while in the United Kingdom | 10 minutes to the 15 listed overseas destinations | No SMS allowance is included. BAL to 888 is a balance-check command, not an SMS bundle. | 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting once the eSIM installs and connects | ¥4,605 |
What works where.
34 Europe destinations
The separate 2GB roaming balance is shared across the listed destinations in the full product description.
Eligible UK calls
Unlimited eligible UK calls apply while using the package in the United Kingdom.
15 overseas destinations
Every plan includes 10 minutes to the 15 listed destinations.
Hotspot
Hotspot sharing is included. No separate hotspot cap applies to this plan — hotspot use draws on the same data allowance.
SMS and verification codes
Can you receive texts on this eSIM?
Translation missing: en.No SMS allowance is included
Bank and app verification codes are not guaranteed on any travel eSIM — carriers do not promise short-code delivery. Keep your home SIM available for codes.
Conditions to read before you buy.
Two independent data balances
UK data is not available as a duplicated allowance in Europe; Europe roaming is one shared 2GB balance.
No SMS allowance is included
The BAL-to-888 service command does not establish a general SMS allowance.
Validity starts on install
The 30 days run in continuous 24-hour periods and start once the eSIM installs and connects, not when you order.
Data stops when a balance is used
No continued-data allowance is included, so data stops on that balance. The UK data and the 2GB Europe balance stop independently of each other.
Compatible unlocked phone required
Confirm eSIM support and carrier-unlocked status before purchase.
Install on the final device
The QR code is for a single installation. It cannot be reinstalled or moved to another device — do not delete the installed profile.
Install and connect.
- Check the phone
Confirm that the phone is carrier-unlocked and supports eSIM before purchase.
- Install on the intended phone
Use stable Wi-Fi and keep the eSIM installed. Reinstallation and moving it to another device are not supported.
- Connect in the United Kingdom or a listed roaming destination
Enable the eSIM, select it for mobile data and allow registration on CTExcel / EE.
- Complete network setup
Enable Data Roaming for Europe use; enter APN everywhere if needed. In the UK, send BAL to 888 to check balance.
A good fit when
- You need a 30-day UK plan.
- You want a small separate allowance for travel in listed European destinations.
- You need a UK number, eligible UK calls and limited overseas calling.
Choose another plan if
- You expect 2GB in every European destination.
- You need to send or receive ordinary SMS.
- You need data to keep working after a balance is used — there is no continued-data allowance on either balance.
Questions
about this eSIM.
Straight answers about the United Kingdom plan — the same facts, in question form.
Does the United Kingdom eSIM include a local phone number?
Yes — every Taro plan includes a local number. 2GB
Can I receive SMS and verification codes?
Translation missing: en.No SMS allowance is included Bank and app verification codes are not guaranteed on any travel eSIM — carriers do not promise short-code delivery. Keep your home SIM available for codes.
When does validity start?
Starts automatically once the eSIM installs and connects. 30GB: 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting once the eSIM installs and connects; 60GB: 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting once the eSIM installs and connects; 200GB: 30 days in continuous 24-hour periods, starting once the eSIM installs and connects
Which network does it use, and what APN?
It runs on CTExcel on EE in the United Kingdom. The APN is everywhere.
Can I share data via hotspot?
Translation missing: en.Hotspot sharing is included. No separate hotspot cap applies to this plan — hotspot use draws on the same data allowance
How do I install it?
1. Check the phone — Confirm that the phone is carrier-unlocked and supports eSIM before purchase.2. Install on the intended phone — Use stable Wi-Fi and keep the eSIM installed. Reinstallation and moving it to another device are not supported.3. Connect in the United Kingdom or a listed roaming destination — Enable the eSIM, select it for mobile data and allow registration on CTExcel / EE.4. Complete network setup — Enable Data Roaming for Europe use; enter APN everywhere if needed. In the UK, send BAL to 888 to check balance.
Everything the UK eSIM – 30GB/60GB/200GB + 2GB Europe Roaming & Calls includes — local number, data, calls, SMS and when validity starts — taken from the product record and kept in sync with it. Prices and checkout are on the product page.
Ready for United Kingdom?
Pick the plan row that fits your trip. Delivery by email, usually within five minutes.
Taro Mobile is the seller and your point of support. UK mobile service is provided through CTExcel on the EE network. Facts on this page come from the product record, last updated .