One eSIM. The whole family connected.
No roaming fees. No SIM juggling. Just data that works for everyone.
Family travel is complicated enough without everyone scrambling for Wi-Fi at the airport. One eSIM with hotspot turns your phone into a pocket router — kids' tablets, partner's phone, your maps, all running off the same data. Here's how to get it right.
How one eSIM covers the whole family
Your eSIM is data-only — it gives your phone a local data connection. Enable hotspot (personal hotspot on iPhone, mobile hotspot on Android) and every device in the group connects through yours. No extra SIMs, no extra plans, no extra cost. One £5 eSIM can cover four devices just as easily as one.
- Enable hotspot before you land so everyone can connect the moment you arrive.
- iPhone: Settings → Personal Hotspot. Android: Settings → Connections → Mobile Hotspot.
- Keep your phone charged — hotspot uses battery faster than normal use.
- Hotspot range is about 10 metres. Works fine in airports, hotels, and restaurants.
How much data does a family actually need?
More than you think, less than you fear. A family of four using maps, messaging, and social media across multiple devices will burn through around 1–2 GB per day. A 10-day trip comfortably fits in a 10–15 GB plan. Streaming Netflix on a long transfer? Add another 1 GB per hour per device. Our advice: go one size up from your instinct. You can't top up regret.
- Maps and messaging: ~200 MB/day per device.
- Social media and browsing: ~500 MB/day per device.
- Streaming video: ~1 GB/hour per device.
- Kids with YouTube? Budget 1–2 GB per child per day.
Europe trips with the family
Crossing borders in Europe? A regional Europe eSIM covers 30+ countries in one plan — no swapping, no re-activating, no surprises at the French-Spanish border. One eSIM for the whole Interrail trip, the cruise, the road trip through multiple countries. It just keeps working.
What about the kids' devices?
Tablets and laptops can connect via hotspot. For older kids or teenagers who need their own independent connection, eSIMs work on any compatible unlocked device — most modern iPads and Android tablets support eSIM. Check compatibility before you travel: Settings → About → look for eSIM or Digital SIM.