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EE international roaming in Germany
vs a data eSIM.

EE's 10-day option is £25.90. A Slashtel eSIM with at least 10GB for the same trip is £5.96. Keep your EE number for calls and texts.

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At a glance

EE's 10-day EU daily charge option costs £25.90 (£2.59/day x 10 days). A Slashtel data eSIM for Germany with at least 10GB for 30 days costs $7.89, about £5.96, so £19.94 less. The eSIM is data only: keep your UK SIM in the phone for calls and texts. EE prices checked on ee.co.uk on 28 September 2026.

EE roaming vs Slashtel for Germany

EEIncludesSlashtel eSIM (same days or more)Difference
£7.77 · 3 days£2.59/day x 3 days£2.59/day x 3 days3GB, 15 days: $3.09 (≈£2.33)£5.44 less
£12.95 · 5 days£2.59/day x 5 days£2.59/day x 5 days5GB, 30 days: $4.69 (≈£3.54)£9.41 less
£18.13 · 7 days£2.59/day x 7 days£2.59/day x 7 days10GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈£5.96)£12.17 less
£25.90 · 10 days£2.59/day x 10 days£2.59/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈£5.96)£19.94 less
£15 · 7 daysYour UK allowance in the EE Europe zone for 7 daysYour UK allowance in the EE Europe zone for 7 days10GB, 30 days: $7.89 (≈£5.96)£9.04 less
£21.50 · 12 daysYour UK allowance in the EE Europe zone for 12 daysYour UK allowance in the EE Europe zone for 12 days20GB, 30 days: $14.69 (≈£11.10)£10.40 less

EE prices from ee.co.uk, checked 28 September 2026; EE's options include calls as well as data. Where EE charges by the day, we compare an eSIM with at least 1GB a day. Slashtel prices are live, in US dollars, converted at 0.76 per $1 (daily reference rate); your card is charged in your own currency at checkout. EE is a trademark of EE Limited (BT Group). Slashtel is not affiliated with EE.

How to use both

  1. Before you fly: buy the Germany eSIM and install it from the QR code while you are on Wi-Fi.
  2. Keep EE on: leave your EE SIM active for calls and texts.
  3. When you land: set the eSIM as your mobile data line and turn data roaming off on the EE line.

Questions

Is EE roaming or an eSIM cheaper for Germany?

For data, the eSIM. EE's 10-day option is £25.90; a Slashtel eSIM with 10GB for 30 days is $7.89 (about £5.96). EE's option also includes calls, which the eSIM does not.

Can I keep my EE number while using an eSIM in Germany?

Yes. The eSIM is added alongside your EE SIM, so your number stays in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes. Set the eSIM as the line for mobile data and turn data roaming off on the EE line. Whether EE charges for anything you receive abroad depends on your plan, so check with EE before you travel.

Does the eSIM include calls or a phone number?

No. It is data only, with no phone number. You can call on WhatsApp, FaceTime or similar apps over the eSIM data.

Which phones work with an eSIM?

Most iPhones from the XS onwards, Google Pixel 3 and later, and recent Samsung Galaxy S, Z and A models, provided the phone is not carrier-locked. Check under Settings for an option to add an eSIM.

When should I install the eSIM?

Install it at home before you fly, while you have Wi-Fi, and switch mobile data to it when you land.

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