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Roaming in Europe from the UK
EE, Vodafone UK, Three, Sky Mobile vs eSIM.

Each operator's option for a 10-day trip, checked on its own site, next to a live data eSIM price for Europe.

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10-day trip to Europe

OperatorCostIncludesSlashtel eSIM (same trip)Difference
EE£25.90 · 10 days£2.59/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $17.69 (≈£13.37)£12.53 less
Vodafone UK£27.50 · 10 days£2.75/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $17.69 (≈£13.37)£14.13 less
Three£27.50 · 10 days£2.75/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $17.69 (≈£13.37)£14.13 less
Sky Mobile£20 · 10 days£2/day x 10 days10GB, 30 days: $17.69 (≈£13.37)£6.63 less

Operator prices as listed on ee.co.uk, vodafone.co.uk, three.co.uk, sky.com on 28 September 2026; they include calls as well as data. Where an operator 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. EE is a trademark of EE Limited (BT Group). Slashtel is not affiliated with EE. Vodafone is a trademark of Vodafone Group Plc. Slashtel is not affiliated with Vodafone UK. Three is a trademark of Hutchison 3G UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Three. Sky Mobile is a trademark of Sky UK Limited. Slashtel is not affiliated with Sky Mobile.

Questions

Which UK operator is cheapest for roaming in Europe?

For a 10-day trip, Sky Mobile at £20. EE: £25.90. Vodafone UK: £27.50. Three: £27.50. Options differ in calls and data allowances, so compare what you will use.

Is a data eSIM cheaper than roaming in Europe?

For data, yes against each option we list: a Slashtel eSIM for the same trip costs £13.37 (vs EE £25.90), £13.37 (vs Vodafone UK £27.50), £13.37 (vs Three £27.50), £13.37 (vs Sky Mobile £20). Operator options also include calls; the eSIM is data only.

Can I keep my UK number in Europe?

Yes. Keep your UK SIM in the phone for calls and texts such as bank codes, and use the eSIM for mobile data.

EE roaming Europe: full comparisonVodafone UK roaming Europe: full comparisonThree roaming Europe: full comparisonSky Mobile roaming Europe: full comparisonAll destinations