09-07-2025
Longing for a summer adventure? Stay connected in Spain, Greece and beyond with affordable, hassle-free and reliable roaming from Yesim
Bitten by the wanderlust bug?
Wherever your travels may take you this summer, international roaming costs can be a headache if you're using mobile data abroad - and can even double your daily spending money.
Whilst there's nothing quite as exciting as jetting off on a grand adventure, there's nothing more frustrating than returning home to a hefty roaming bill.
Post-Brexit, there are no guaranteed protections for British travellers venturing beyond Europe. The EU's Roam Like at Home policy, rolled out in 2017, aimed to make reliable connectivity possible - and affordable. Now, only 17% of Brits are aware that the £45 monthly roaming cap has expired, and EU protections no longer apply.
That means that jetting off on a blissful family holiday to a relatively nearby EU nation, such as Spain or Greece, could see you rack up charges of more than £100. However, it's not all bad news. Innovative, eSIM solutions like Yesim are offering a more affordable alternative to standard roaming charges.
Whilst confusion around roaming policies beyond the free-roaming EU zone remain, eSIMs present a simple, hassle-free solution for managing international roaming costs. They are installed electronically in your phone, eliminating the need for physical SIM swapping, offering several advantages:
● No airport queues: you can set up your eSIM at home, allowing you to enjoy your holiday as soon as you arrive in a new country, instead of having to waste time standing in a queue at the airport counter to buy a local SIM.
● Keep your number active: with a handy eSIM, you can keep your UK number active at all times, which can be useful for emergencies. If you switch to a local SIM, unless your phone can handle two physical cards simultaneously, you will have to remove your Scottish card, which will render your UK number unavailable.
● Share data with family members: whilst each eSIM is intended for use with a single device, you can always turn your phone into a hotspot and provide a stable and secure internet connection for your entire family during your holiday.
● You can't lose a card: since eSIMs don't come in the form of a tiny physical card, they can't be lost in a rush.
As well as providing these user-friendly benefits, Yesim's eSIM can be installed in four super simple steps:
Start by downloading Yesim's app whilst connected to your home WiFi.
Select your destination, and choose the data deal you would like; either an unlimited data plan for a certain period, or a specific number of GB for the duration of your trip.
Scan the QR code to install your eSIM.
Activate your eSIM before departure, or connect to WiFi upon arrival to complete the setup.
Yesim is proud to offer a wide variety of flexible plans and useful features for travellers, with coverage in more than 200 destinations. Furthermore, Yesim's technology works with most modern smartphones, including iPhone XS and newer (including SE 2nd generation), Google Pixel 3 and newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 and newer, as well as most flagship Android devices, from 2019 onwards.
You can check your phone's settings under 'Sim Manager' - if you see 'add eSIM' or 'mobile plan' options, you're good to go.
Regardless of whether you are planning a weekend getaway or a long-term move from Scotland to a far-off, tropical destination, an eSIM is key to enabling a safe trip abroad. This technology strives to improve the way Scots stay connected abroad, no longer depending on local SIMs, free WiFi or costly roaming packages.
