An eSIM for your family trip
Sort the whole family's data in one go. Buy everyone's eSIMs together, share one link and land with maps, messages and the holiday group chat working.
Why an eSIM helps on a family trip
One less thing to organise when you're already packing for everyone.
One link for the whole family
Buy everyone's eSIMs in one checkout, create a trip in your account and share a single link in the family chat. Each person claims and installs their own eSIM, with no QR codes to hand round.
Learn moreKeep the tablet going from your phone
A tablet without its own eSIM can share your data through Personal Hotspot (iPhone) or Wi-Fi hotspot (Android). It uses your allowance more quickly, so choose a bigger plan for the phone that's sharing.
Still reachable on your usual number
Our eSIMs are data-only, so your home SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts while the eSIM handles data. For calls over data, use apps like WhatsApp, Teams or Messenger.
Top up whoever runs low
If one of you gets through their data faster, add more to that eSIM instead of buying a new one, with nothing new to install. Top-ups are for the same country or region the eSIM covers.
Popular family destinations
Plans for favourite family holiday spots. Allowances and prices are on each destination page.
How much data will we need?
Each phone uses its own allowance. Video calls and streaming are what eat into it.
Maps, messages and the family chat
Light useFinding the hotel, the beach and the ice cream, and keeping everyone in touch.
Sharing photos and browsing social apps
Moderate useSeveral phones sharing photos adds up over a week, and video most of all. Set photo backups to run on Wi-Fi only, so the holiday album doesn't upload over your data.
Video calls home
Heavy useSaying goodnight to grandparents over video uses much more data than messages. Keep long video calls for the hotel Wi-Fi where you can.
Streaming and games on a shared tablet
Heavy useThe biggest use, especially through a hotspot, where everything the tablet does comes out of your allowance.
Tips for a connected family trip
Install everyone's eSIM at home
Set up each phone on your home Wi-Fi before you travel, using the one-click install button in the confirmation email or account. There's a QR code too, for scanning from another screen.
Check every phone first
Each phone needs to support eSIM and be unlocked, including older phones handed down to the kids. Dial *#06#: if an EID number appears, it can use an eSIM. On iPads, only models with mobile connectivity support eSIM.
Download for the journey
Apps like Netflix and Spotify let you download shows, films and playlists to watch or play offline. Do it on Wi-Fi before you leave, for the plane, the car and quiet evenings.
Turn on data roaming for the eSIM
When you arrive, choose the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn on data roaming for it: the eSIM needs roaming on to connect. With the eSIM as your data line, your home SIM isn't used for data by mistake.
Family trip eSIM questions
Other kinds of trip
Every trip needs data. Here's what to know for the next one.
Ready for the family holiday?
Pick your destination, buy everyone's eSIMs in one checkout and land connected.
