DIGITAL MOBILE CONNECTIVITY
Connect your phone without waiting for a physical SIM.
An eSIM is a secure digital SIM profile built into a compatible device. Choose a suitable mobile plan, receive your activation details and get connected without inserting a plastic card.
What is an eSIM?
An eSIM performs the same job as a physical SIM card, but the mobile profile is downloaded to a chip already built into your phone, tablet or wearable. Compatible devices can store more than one profile, making it easier to separate personal and work numbers or add another mobile plan.
Fast digital setup
Receive activation details electronically and set up a compatible device without waiting for a SIM card to arrive.
Two lines on one phone
Many compatible devices can use an eSIM alongside a physical SIM, useful for work, travel or a second number.
Less plastic and delivery
A digital profile removes the physical card and packaging from the activation process.
Choose data, voice or a combined plan
Octopus Mobile offers flexible UK mobile connectivity for phones, tablets, laptops and hotspots. Options can include data-only service or data with calls and texts, with allowances from everyday use through to high-data requirements. We will confirm the available plan, network coverage and contract term before activation.
How eSIM activation works
Check your device
Confirm that the phone or tablet supports eSIM and is not locked to another network.
Choose a plan
Tell us whether you need data only, voice and texts, a new number or number transfer.
Receive the activation profile
We provide the details or QR code required to download the mobile profile securely.
Install and connect
Open your device mobile settings, add the eSIM and select it for data, calls or both.
Is my device compatible?
Many recent Apple iPhone, Samsung Galaxy and Google Pixel models support eSIM, as do selected tablets and wearables. Compatibility varies by exact model, region and network lock status. In your device settings, look for Add eSIM, Add mobile plan or an EID identifier. Contact us with the model number if you would like us to check.
Ready to activate an eSIM?
Tell us your device model and whether you need data, voice or both.