Best SIM Cards for International Students in UK

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Choose Your Perfect Plan

Choose Your
Perfect Plan

Affordable plans designed for international students with everything they need to stay connected in UK and Home Country.

5GB
£5
/month

What's included

  • 5GB Internet Data
  • 1000 UK minutes & texts
  • 100 International minutes
30GB
£10
/month

What's included

  • 30GB Internet Data
  • Unlimited UK minutes & texts
  • 100 International minutes
50GB
£15
/month

What's included

  • 50GB Internet Data
  • Unlimited UK minutes & texts
  • 500 International minutes
100GB
£20
/month

What's included

  • 100GB Internet Data
  • Unlimited UK minutes & texts
  • Unlimited International minutes
Unlimited
£25
/month

What's included

  • Unlimited Internet Data
  • Unlimited UK minutes & texts
  • 100 International minutes
Unlimited
£30
/month

What's included

  • Unlimited Internet Data
  • Unlimited UK minutes & texts
  • Unlimited International minutes

Network Comparison

Compare major UK carriers to make the best choice

Lebara EE O2 Three
Monthly Cost £5 £27 £22 £19
Data 5GB 5GB 3GB 4GB
Minutes 1000 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Texts 1000 Unlimited Unlimited Unlimited
Contract No Contract 1 month 1 month 1 month
EU Roaming Yes (up to 30GB) No Yes (up to 25GB) No
International Mins Yes No No No
Credit Check Not required Required Required Required

How to Buy
UK SIM Card

How to Buy
UK SIM Card

Simple 4-Step process to get your SIM Card and save on monthly fees

1
Choose Your Plan
Select the perfect plan based on your data needs and budget.
2
Account SignUp
Enter your basic details, make payment and place your Order Online in just few clicks
3
Receive SIM Card
Depending on your preference, received your eSIM via Email or Physical SIM via Courier at your doorstep.
4
Activate & Connect
Insert SIM card in your device and activate instantly through Mobile App or Website.

Why choose Lebara in UK

Reasons to choose Lebara SIM Card for your upcoming journey

No Contract

Our contract-free service allows you to change providers anytime without incurring additional costs.

Cheaper

These plans are cheaper by almost £20/monthly than other Operators and is available inside UK only.

No Credit Checks

Hassle-free sign up - it usually takes less than a minute. No Credits Checks or verifications required

Roaming Included

While traveling across UK or Internationally for any purpose, Use your plan like you would at home.

Unlimited Calls

Take advantage of unlimited calling across UK and unlimited text messages (select plans).

Free International Calls

Get up to Unlimited Calling minutes each month to connect with your loved ones in your Home Country.

Free Shipping

A physical sim card will be delivered directly to your doorstep without additional charges or eSIM via Email

Physical SIM

The SIM Cards will be dispatched to you immediately after ordering. It will be activated immediately upon inserting.

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Best SIM Card for International Students in the UK

The United Kingdom has multiple major Telecom carriers such as EE, Vodafone, O2, and Three. They have their own primary infrastructure. They are also affiliated with well-known MVNOs, such as Lebara, which lease their infrastructure to provide services at affordable prices.

Lebara UK is the most affordable and trustworthy SIM Card provider in the UK. Hence, we established this partnership to enhance our service portfolio and facilitate travel for International Students from India and other countries. They utilize the Vodafone network for improved connectivity and internet speed throughout the UK.

SIM Card Plans for International Students in the UK

Lebara UK plans start from £5 per month, and the Unlimited plan costs £30 per month. However, international students are recommended for the £15 plan, which includes 30GB of Internet Data, unlimited calls and texts across the UK, and 500 minutes of international calling. You will get an additional 10% discount if you opt for a 12-month commitment plan. There is no minimum contract period compared to other Telecom providers. If you plan to change service providers while on a 12-month commitment plan, you must pay the difference before cancellation.

Benefits of Lebara SIM for International students

Lebara is a leading MVNO Carrier in the United Kingdom, offering affordable calls and Internet access for International Students and other incoming individuals. They have partnered with Vodafone for network access, and you will get the benefits of Vodafone only. Some of the core features are

  • Most Affordable and High-speed Internet Data
  • Unlimited* Calling and Text-Messages across the United Kingdom
  • Better 5G Coverage across the UK
  • International Calling Included (Best for International Students)
  • No-Contract and Flexibility to change
Is International Calling Included

The Lebara SIM-only plans include International Calling, making it seamless for International students to stay connected with their loved ones. The International Calling is valid for 42 countries, namely Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Ukraine (Kyivstar), and USA. The International minutes limit will be reset each month.

Activate a Lebara Mobile SIM Card in the UK

To activate your Lebarar SIM Card, simply insert the SIM Card into the mobile phone and wait for auto-activation. If it does not activate automatically, please dial 5588 from your Lebara SIM and wait for the activation to complete.

If you’re having trouble activating your service, Lebara live customer support agents are available from 7 AM to 11 PM to help you whenever you need it. You can reach them by chat, email, or phone at +44 2070310791, and an agent will be with you in moments.

FAQs on
UK SIM Cards

FAQs on
UK SIM Cards

No, the Lebara SIM Card is available for delivery in the UK only. However, if you have confirmed travel date and accommodation, you can order SIM Card on their website before traveling, and the SIM Card will be ready to use on arrival.
There are no charges for SIM cards and their delivery across the UK. You only have to pay on a monthly basis as per your chosen plan
If you cancel the 12-month commitment plan before maturity, you must pay the difference between the 30-day and 12-month plans before terminating the connection.
You have to insert your SIM Card into mobile phone and it will be activated automatically. However, you may contact Lebara Support for troubleshooting in case of any issues.

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