Buying a Sim Card at London Heathrow Airport in 2024

[@theslag66]

Went to London last month. Went to sim local and set up three phones within 15 mins and out the door. Got the 100 gig sim was over kill but worked like a champ.

[@margotrobbie8582]

Do u use ur phone number from ur country when u insert the sim there? Do i conserve it with e sim? Pls explain the difference

[@kirstenpalmer5650]

Leaving for the UK in three weeks and your video really did help me. Thank you for doing the hard work so I don't have to!

[@kamahcummings1183]

Very detailed video really appreciated

[@TravelTomTom]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks. See for more details and up to date prices the link in description!

[@antman2617]

I’m traveling all the way from Malaysia tomorrow and this information helps! Thank you.

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks so much. Happy I was able to help and enjoy your trip to London. Thanks for leaving a comment! ❤️

[@tessa4883]

I love this video. The information is gold. Your warm presenting style is really entertaining too.

[@maculiventris]

Thanks a lot, you took away my worries about the sim card for europe

[@Stinger2020]

Good job. Usually, when I click on a video, I don't get an answer to my question. You were very informative, thank you

[@Dorvad1612]

Question: do you need an internet connection to activate the Sim once you inserted it to your phone or does it automatically activate?

[@mjb1552]

👍 I thank you for your video on this subject which helped me and many travellers.Your video was a guideline for me in obtaining a SIM,when I landed recently at Muscat airport.❤ I'm from India.

[@TravelTomTom]

Oh wow really? This sincerely makes me smile. I’m so happy to hear that I am helping other travelers.

[@BensonNyasae]

Your Vlog was quite helpful. Thanks mate.

[@Gili12358]

Very informative video! thanks

[@TravelTomTom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BlondieKylie]

Thanks so much now I've got it sorted what to do when I arrive, sabes me heapsnof tome researching!😊

[@eesa.m]

When you go to local shops in the UK you will find packages for £10 and online they have plans starting at £5!

[@TravelTomTom]

That is correct! You are totally right about that. However, the convenience of getting connected straight away on arrival is for many people more important than saving a couple dollars on their prepaid Sim card for the UK.

[@RumoRendaPassiva]

Quando compra Sim Card em Londres tem que usar algum PIN, igual Espanha?

[@Harjito-jt1td]

Is there any esim ?

[@DanielE-zc1mb]

I’m with EE in the uk and they have the best network in the United Kingdom but if your having a pay as you go sim EU roaming is not included only if you get a pay monthly sim

[@CalvinInLondon]

Gave you a like! I'm traveling to London soon and was thinking of getting the 3 sim card

[@TravelTomTom]

Thank you so much, Made! I’m very happy to hear that I was able to help you out. As you can see in the link in description in the detailed article that I updated today as well, that is exactly the prepaid Sim card for the UK that I would recommend you

[@keithf2653]

Did the 3 sims card work out good for you?

[@CalvinInLondon]

@@keithf2653 It's a really good card. That and EE are going to be your best options

[@macmac8095]

It seemed like the guy at the kiosk (first stop) had the best price for s sim card (more in the vending machine and the sim card shop)> BUT does he help you get set up the way the people in the sim card shop will but the WH Smith people can't ? Thanks for all the info!

[@stephenjanes2031]

Lebera mobile is a mvno operator on the Vodafone uk network

[@luismitre9954]

thanks mate, i'll be there in a few days, and i was worried about, now i got a picture to solve my problem.

[@sgmei]

I clicked on your video in hoping to get a suggestion of sim card as I wanted to find a second opinion after Airalo, to my surprise you suggested Airalo at the end of the video 🤣 guess I'll stick to them then! I love the idea of eSIM because it would be so troublesome to store/lose that tiny little sim card.

[@chckzchck]

Thanks for a great info. I will be in London this Spring. I look to buy SIM or eSIM to navigate in UK and Europe for 29 days. Which carrier should I go for and is 10G is enough to use for 29 days. I mostly use to navigate the route, some searching and try to use Hotel WIFI for social media, no need call or text. Thanks

[@marymaluleke7951]

Thank you, relocting to UK and this helps

[@LaraGrossi-]

thank you! this was very helpful!

[@TravelTomTom]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ak76-sx4xf]

Thanks man, your video is awesome and i can visualize now, what to do. I am coming from Canada 🇨🇦

[@BlackBroadwayLady]

Very informative video. Thank you for sharing. Where can you go in Heathrow Airport to actually have the SIM card installed for you?

[@michellerobinson8092]

Thanks for the information. I appreciate this video. I am loving your accent too. 😊

[@oodlepoodles]

Great info. thank you!

[@redbutahflai]

This was very helpful! Thank you. Do you think it would be the same in the Manchester Airport? I heard there are sim card providers that are better with each locations when it comes to signal connections.

[@TravelTomTom]

I'm not 100% sure, but will be similar prices. Yes true check out my complete guide for buying a prepaid sim card for the UK with a comparison of the mobile data network coverage maps of all mobile internet providers: www.traveltomtom.net/destinations/europe/united-kingdom/best-prepaid-uk-sim-card

[@gavinnorthants]

Get an esim online if your phone supports it.

[@bluebiegrace1828]

Thank you very much for sharing this information.

[@inspiremadu4256]

thanks for the video!! Very usefull

[@tomtommy3840]

No 1 coverage - EE, 2nd - Vod/Lebara, three and o2 are not good at all. If you staying at the City then any should be fine, but outside of City go for EE or Lebara/Vodafone. Also prepaid SIM cards are much cheaper outside of Airport area in Food Courts and Local shops.

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks for your feedback. I agree with all you say

[@Zoya-t7v]

I also love to travel and come back again to Algeria, dear Tom♥

[@felipeteran2775]

The sims cards you get anywhere in Europe are those sim cards all ready to use

[@_Tripsandtips101]

Yes the UK provides a super bang for your buck in terms of domestic data. The best part: no need to deal with registration. The Dutch and anglo countries except Australia are still shying away from asking you for your passport and stuff.

[@Krme12]

Thank you for this video!! ^_^

[@USVeganTraveler]

Hi Tom! Did the guy at the kiosk also sell a prepaid sim card that will work for UK, Paris and Italy? I would not want to buy a sim card in each city.

[@marilubambi66]

I want to know that too ( Uk, Iceland, Paris )

[@ken_wine]

Arriving on British airways, I'll have to check which terminal they are. Can't remember now. But I would think each terminal would have similar sales kiosks, correct? ee I heard was better and the cost from first location sounds better. Not finished watching yet. Haha

[@TravelTomTom]

All terminals same sim cards

[@margotrobbie8582]

Do u use ur phone number from ur country when u insert the sim there? Do i conserve it with e sim? Pls explain the difference

[@lakshas7614]

Can we get Holafly or Airalo physical sims at Heathrow?

[@bilaljahangir1982]

I will not travel in Europe next month am coming in Manchester UK soo which is good for my local use

[@PhilChandlerArts]

This does help... I'm going to the UK for the first time next month, (although I'll be landing in Gatwick) and I'm a little cautious about the eSIM cards just because I've never done it before. I was thinking of getting a SIM card from Amazon. Is there any benefits to one way or the other?

[@SongsYouMightHaveMissed]

I will be having a HUGE layover in Heathrow before my flight to Paris but will come back to the UK in a few weeks. Is there a way to buy sim cards in the terminal or only after you go through customs?

[@viveksoni112]

Great information bro 💯

[@GeeeEm61]

Great video. Thank you so much.

[@DanielMueller747]

We're leaving on Wednesday for our language trip an don't know any information about out host families. Do I need any information about this or not? Please I really need this infos😅

[@mariocruz5223]

What terminal were you at?

[@TravelTomTom]

It literally says in the video! 😁

[@mariocruz5223]

​@@TravelTomTomNo, I watched the video and you didn't say that. But, it's too much difficult to you tell me just the number of the terminal?

[@zackrosli5015]

Is that a rimowa?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes, I have a Rimowa and I am traveling with it for many years. It is completely battered and bruised, but it still functions like i bought it yesterday.

[@ProitH]

UPDATE: Anyone wondering he is in T2. Which terminal are you in?

[@ProitH]

Is it international?

[@aslamibnshiraj1814]

Does terminal 4 have the same setup?

[@andrelizar249]

I will be 4 days in London, 5 in Berlin and 6 in Rome, what sim do you recomend me?

[@GraysonVoisinet]

So where can i find the cheapest plan like 10 pounds? All i saw is 25++

[@Largeportion1000]

Back to school for you my friend

[@TravelTomTom]

Who me?

[@FMCREPAIRARMAGH22]

Why go with any of these get a Smarty sim unlimited data £20

[@HarishJoshi-p6g]

What are the documents required for this

[@drsyedasimhussain]

Good information

[@Susunajaa]

Thx you bro

[@williamc1590]

You will find out smarty is the cheapest network to go for in the UK and travelling in Europe

[@TravelTomTom]

What? Smarty? And where on the airport you think you can buy a Smarty sim card????

[@Marco-Martin-Bieber]

London is the best there technology is up ❤❤❤❤❤

[@TravelTomTom]

Ok. Thanks

[@suelins]

Can e-sim be used as a hotspot?

[@TravelTomTom]

Yes see my detailed article in description

[@BlackBroadwayLady]

Where can I go to at Heathrow Airport to have my new SIM card installed?

[@tedl7538]

I just noticed that there was a video at the top of this web page! Not only that, but incredibly enough he answered your question, Lady!

[@suzannedougan4923]

Man, i need a SIM card for IPhone 13 for all of Europe for 30 days. Which one should I buy?

[@TravelTomTom]

See the video or check the link in description

[@marianvegas8365]

❤❤❤

[@TravelTomTom]

Thanks a lot

[@sambolch90]

Hi handsome ❤

[@TravelTomTom]

Thank you dear

[@nadirkhoms]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TravelTomTom]

You are the best! Every time I post a video you’re one of the first to leave me a comment and help me and support me. Thank you so much for that.

[@SaadonAksah]

The US needs to catch up with ease on buying prepaid sim cards 😂

[@danraan]

Yes go local ten pounds

[@christinejazul2838]

Thanks for the very informative video.