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Edinburgh eSIM

Edinburgh trip? Covered. Rest of the UK? Covered too. Every plan is unlimited data, so you'll never count a gigabyte again. With 350+ eSIM plan options to choose from, Pingy's got the skillz to pick you the best one.

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UK eSIM plans with Edinburgh covered

8 plans

  • Europe Unlimited Data eSIM

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    Destinations
    35
    5G/4G Max speed
    1 Mbps

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    $1.99
    $1.99 per day1 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

  • Europe Unlimited Data eSIM

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    Destinations
    33
    5G/4G Max speed
    1 Mbps

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    $1.99
    $1.99 per day1 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

  • UK Unlimited Data eSIM

    Budget Friendly

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    Destinations
    1
    5G/4G Max speed
    1 Mbps

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    $1.99
    $1.99 per day1 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

  • Europe Unlimited Data eSIM

    Fastest

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    Destinations
    33
    5G/4G Max speed

    Includes 🇬🇧 Edinburgh

    $2.99
    $2.99 per day1 Day eSIM Plan
    Plan Details

Pingy's Edinburgh Travel Tips

  • ArrivingEdinburgh Airport sits just west of the city, with the tram and the Airlink bus both leaving from right outside the terminal.
  • Where to stayThe New Town puts Princes Street, the galleries and the Old Town all within an easy walk.
  • Don't missEdinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, then sunset views from Calton Hill.
  • Big datesThe Fringe and the Tattoo every August, and Hogmanay to see in the New Year.
  • Staying connectedThe map below shows each network's 5G/4G reach street by street, from the airport to Leith.
Edinburgh's skyline lit up at night, with the castle rising above the city lights

Mobile networks in Edinburgh

Our 8 eSIM plans covering Edinburgh and the rest of the UK are powered by the EE, O2, Vodafone and Three mobile networks.

Coverage is mapped by OpenCelliD volunteers around the world, so treat it as a guide, not a guarantee. Cell data: OpenCelliD, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Beyond Edinburgh

Same eSIM, same unlimited data, anywhere in the United Kingdom.

Tower Bridge over the River Thames at sunset, with the London skyline glowing behind itLondon eSIM Modern towers rising behind Manchester's historic red-brick buildings under a clear blue skyManchester eSIM Red-brick canal-side buildings reflected in one of Birmingham’s canalsBirmingham eSIM

Edinburgh eSIM FAQs

Will my data work when I land in Edinburgh?

Yes. Edinburgh Airport has mobile signal. Install your eSIM before you fly, skip the airport SIM hunt, and you'll be online before baggage reclaim.

  1. When you land, switch the eSIM line on and turn data roaming on for it.
  2. Set it as your mobile data line.
  3. That's it. You're ready to explore Edinburgh.

Which eSIM plan do I need for Edinburgh?

Any of our UK eSIM plans. They all cover Edinburgh and the rest of the country with unlimited data, so one plan does the whole trip.

Does it work outside Edinburgh, like Glasgow or the Highlands?

Yes. It's a UK eSIM, so the same plan works wherever there's network signal across Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Do your eSIM plans allow hotspot?

Yes. Share your data with your laptop or a travel buddy anywhere in Edinburgh.

Can I pay for the tram with my phone?

Yes. Tap your contactless card or phone on the platform reader before you board, then tap off when you leave. Use the same card or phone all day and your fares are capped.

Do I need cash for Edinburgh's buses?

Contactless is the easy way. Tap your card or phone as you board. Paper tickets are also sold on board for the exact fare in cash.

Which app should I download for getting around?

The Bus & Tram app. It shows live bus and tram times, plans your route and sells mobile tickets.