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Manchester eSIM for 7 days
$2.99
3 GB, valid 15 days on EE. Enough for maps, rides, messages and photos for a week.
Choose 7 daysPay, then open NUM: your install code is waiting in your chat, and we email it about five minutes after you pay. If we can’t issue it, you get a full refund.
The short answer
The best eSIM for Manchester, United Kingdom is the one that fits your trip and your networks. For two weeks of photos, maps and social, NUM picks 5 GB for 30 days at $4.39, as of 4 Nov 2026.
| Plans from | $1.09 on 4 Nov 2026 |
|---|---|
| Networks on local plans | EE, 3 4G |
| 7 days | 3 GB, 15 days, $2.99 |
| 14 days | 5 GB, 30 days, $4.39 |
| 30 days | 10 GB, 31 days, $6.29 (regional plan, 31 countries) |
| 45+ days | 20 GB, 90 days, $20.29 (regional plan, 34 countries) |
| Phone number | None, data only |
| Payment | Apple Pay, Google Pay or card |
A regional plan may list fewer networks here than a local plan. If you need a particular network, check that plan’s network list in the shop before you pay.
Coverage in United Kingdom: what to know
Opensignal's 2023 data for the North West region around Manchester showed top-tier 5G download speeds, roughly 150 Mbps, and strong 5G availability.
Opensignal's January 2026 report: EE led download and upload speeds and 5G coverage, while Three won time connected and 5G speeds. O2 won overall coverage experience. Both networks on our plans do well, EE generally ahead.
Checked 3 Nov 2026. Source: insights.opensignal.com. Coverage changes, so check your route before you rely on it.
How it works
Pick your trip
Choose 7, 14 or 30 days. The shop picks the data for how you use your phone, and shows the networks.
Pay in seconds
Apple Pay, Google Pay or a card. Then open NUM and join free: your install code is waiting in your chat.
Install, then land online
Install at home on wifi with one tap, switch it on as the plane lands, and you’re online walking off. Your home number stays on for calls and codes.
Manchester eSIM for 7, 14 and 30 days
Manchester eSIM for 14 days
$4.39
5 GB, valid 30 days on EE. Room for social, photos and a few video calls over two weeks.
Choose 14 daysManchester eSIM for 30 days
$6.29
10 GB, valid 31 days, a regional plan covering 31 countries. A month of everyday use, with some streaming and hotspot.
Choose 30 daysManchester eSIM for longer trips
$20.29
20 GB, valid 90 days, a regional plan covering 34 countries. For long stays, remote work and heavy use.
Choose longer tripsNUM’s pick for each trip length on 4 Nov 2026, for photos, maps and social. Prices in US dollars; the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
United Kingdom data plans that work in Manchester
| Data | Valid for | Network | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB | 7 days | EE 5G, 3 4G | $1.09 | $1.09 |
| 2 GB | 15 days | EE 5G, 3 4G | $1.99 | $1.00 |
| 3 GB | 15 days | EE 5G, 3 4G | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 days | EE 5G, 3 4G | $3.19 | $1.06 |
| 5 GB | 30 days | EE 5G, 3 4G | $4.39 | $0.88 |
| 10 GB | 30 days | EE 5G, 3 4G | $6.39 | $0.64 |
16 plans in the shop on 4 Nov 2026; 6 shown, least money first. See every plan and today’s prices.
How much data do you need in Manchester?
| How you use it | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps and messages | 1.4 GB | 2.8 GB | 6 GB |
| Plus social | 2.8 GB | 5.6 GB | 12 GB |
| Lots of video | 11 GB | 21 GB | 45 GB |
Online as you land in Manchester
Switch the line on as the plane lands and you’re online walking off, ready to call a ride into town:
Planning Manchester
Questions people ask about a Manchester eSIM
Does a United Kingdom eSIM work in Manchester?
Yes. A United Kingdom eSIM runs on the United Kingdom’s own networks (EE, 3 4G), so the same plan works in Manchester and everywhere else those networks reach in the country. There is no separate Manchester plan to buy.
How much does an eSIM for Manchester cost?
On 4 Nov 2026, United Kingdom plans started at $1.09 and went up to $78.99 for the biggest. NUM’s 7-day pick was 3 GB for $2.99. The shop always shows today’s price, and the price on the pay button is the price you pay.
How much data do I need for Manchester?
For a week of maps, rides, messages and photos most people use about 3 GB; for two weeks about 5 GB; for a month of social and video, 10 GB or more.
Will I be online when I land in Manchester?
Install the eSIM at home on wifi, then switch the line on as the plane lands at Manchester Airport (MAN). You are online walking off the plane, with no SIM counter and no airport wifi.
Can I use it as a hotspot?
Hotspot works on most plans, so one eSIM can get a laptop or a travel partner online too.
Why does my eSIM show another carrier’s name?
Many travel eSIMs are issued by one carrier and roam on local networks, so your phone can show the issuing carrier’s name while your data runs on a local network. Keep data roaming on for the eSIM.
Will it work on my phone?
Dial *#06# on the phone you’re taking. If you see an EID number, it takes an eSIM. Every iPhone from the XR and XS on does, and the SE from 2020, as do Google Pixel 3 and later and Samsung Galaxy S20 and later. The phone must be carrier-unlocked. Not sure? Text PHONE and your model and we’ll check.
When do I install it?
At home, on wifi, before you fly. Then switch it on when you land. Tell us your landing day and we text you the switch-on steps that morning.
Does it come with a phone number?
No. It’s a data-only eSIM. WhatsApp, LINE, iMessage and FaceTime all work over it, and your home number can stay on for calls and codes.
What if it doesn’t work?
If we can’t issue your eSIM, we refund you in full. If it won’t install or connect, text us and we help you get connected.
An eSIM with a Manchester concierge inside.
Text NUM a table for tonight, a driver at 6 am or a pharmacy that’s open now in Manchester. Any language, any hour, on the data you just bought.
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