UK TRAVEL • DATA ROAMING
Matrix UK eSIM vs International Roaming
Visiting London, Manchester or Edinburgh? Compare a Matrix UK eSIM on Vodafone and Three with an Indian operator roaming pack. Prices below are the live Matrix plan prices.
| Factor | Indian carrier IR pack | Matrix UK eSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost for a week or more | Set by your operator, by country and by pack. Check your operator’s current price before you travel | From ₹589 for 1 GB (10 days), ₹949 for 5 GB (28 days) or Unlimited for 7 days at ₹1,799 |
| Data allowance | Usually a fixed amount of data per pack | 1 GB up to 50 GB, or Unlimited for 7, 14 or 28 days |
| Plan prices (live, data only) | Set by your operator, by country and by pack | 1 GB (10 days) ₹589 · 5 GB ₹949 · 15 GB ₹2,049 · 25 GB ₹2,999 · 50 GB ₹3,219 (28 days) · Unlimited: 7 days ₹1,799, 14 days ₹3,199, 28 days ₹4,149 |
| Try before you commit | Not applicable | A Trial eSIM with 500 MB for 2 days at ₹118 |
| Network in the UK | Depends on the local partner your operator has an agreement with | Vodafone and Three (4G / LTE) |
| Calls and a number | You keep your Indian number; roaming calls are charged by your operator | Data-only plans have no number. The 200-minute plans add a UK (+44) number with free incoming calls; outgoing calls cover local UK calls and calls to India. For example 5 GB with 200 minutes is ₹1,769 |
| Setup | Activate international roaming with your operator before you fly | Scan the QR code, or enter the SMDP address and activation code. It activates automatically after installation |
| Delivery | Not applicable – your existing plan | Instant, by email |
| Physical SIM option | Not applicable – your existing SIM | A physical UK SIM is on the UK SIM page: it is dispatched within 1 working day and usually takes 2 to 4 days to arrive |
| Hotspot / tethering | Restricted on some roaming packs | Allowed on limited-data plans only |
- ✓Keep your Indian SIM for OTPs and calls, and use the eSIM for data in the UK
- ✓Vodafone and Three networks
- ✓Fixed prepaid price, so no surprise roaming bill when you return
- ✓A 500 MB trial eSIM lets you test the setup first
UK eSIM questions
Which networks does the Matrix UK eSIM use?
It uses the Vodafone and Three networks in the UK, with 4G and LTE data.
How much does a Matrix UK eSIM cost?
Data-only plans start at ₹589 for 1 GB over 10 days. 5 GB for 28 days is ₹949, 15 GB is ₹2,049, 25 GB is ₹2,999 and 50 GB is ₹3,219. Unlimited plans run from ₹1,799 for 7 days to ₹4,149 for 28 days. The plan page always shows the current price.
What is the trial eSIM?
The Trial eSIM gives 500 MB of data for 2 days at ₹118. It is a low-cost way to check that the eSIM installs and works on your phone.
Can I get a UK phone number?
Yes, on the plans that include 200 minutes. They come with a UK (+44) number and free incoming calls. Outgoing calls include local UK calls and calls to India. Data-only plans have no number.
Can I use hotspot with the UK eSIM?
Hotspot and tethering are allowed on the limited-data plans only.
Can I buy a physical SIM for the UK instead?
Yes. The Matrix UK SIM page offers a physical SIM, dispatched within 1 working day and usually delivered in 2 to 4 days, as well as an eSIM option.
Will my phone work with a UK eSIM?
It works on eSIM-compatible smartphones. Check your model on the handset compatibility page before you buy.
How does a UK eSIM compare with my Indian operator’s roaming pack?
Roaming pack prices and data limits are set by your operator and change often. A UK eSIM is a single prepaid plan, so the price and the data are known before you fly. Compare your operator’s current pack with the plan price on the day you buy.
