Whether you're going abroad for a weekend break, working remotely for a month, or moving between countries as a digital nomad your phone is your lifeline.
You use it for maps, messages, bookings, and even online banking.
So staying connected while you travel is really important.
But if you live in the UK and plan to use your phone overseas, there are a few things you should know.
You want to avoid high bills, bad connections, and other tech problems.
This guide will show you what to do, what to avoid — and how Keep My Number can make everything easier.
Make Sure Your Phone Supports eSIM
Before anything else, check if your phone can use eSIM.
Most newer phones from Apple, Samsung, and Google support it.
If your phone does, it can save you time and trouble during your trip.
Avoid Traditional Roaming
Using your regular UK mobile provider (like O2, EE, Vodafone, or Three) to roam abroad can be expensive.
Even if they offer "free roaming," there are often limits on speed, time, or which countries are included.
Use eSIMs for Local Data
Instead of buying a new physical SIM card, you can just use an eSIM.
It lets you connect to a local network in the country you're visiting — and you can usually activate it right away using an app or QR code.
Don't Buy a New SIM Card in Every Country
Buying a new SIM every time you arrive in a new place might seem cheap at first — but it adds up.
It also takes time to buy, activate, and manage.
Plus, when you remove your UK SIM, you lose access to your number — unless your phone supports dual SIM.
Keep Your UK Number Active While You Travel
This is one of the biggest problems for UK travelers.
You still want to get calls and texts on your UK number — from banks, family, or work.
But you don't want to pay high roaming fees just to stay reachable.
Meet Keep My Number — One Simple Solution
Keep My Number is more than just another eSIM provider.
It's a smart service made for UK travelers who want to stay connected everywhere — without losing access to their UK number.
Here's what makes it different:
- You download the eSIM once and it can work globally.
- You keep your UK number active for calls and messages
- It's much cheaper than roaming with your regular provider
- It takes just a few minutes to get started — no physical SIM card needed
Most travel eSIMs only give you data.
Keep My Number lets you use global data and still receive calls on your UK number — so you never miss something important.
Before You Go: A Few Quick Tips
Turn off roaming on your main SIM so you don't get surprise charges.
Download important apps like maps, banking, and translation tools before your trip.
Travel Smart, Stay Connected
If you're leaving the UK, you don't need to worry about losing signal, paying high fees, or missing calls from home.
Keep My Number gives you everything you need in one place — global data and your UK number, working together.
Stay online. Stay in touch. Stay stress-free.
Let Keep My Number take care of it.
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