It appears I can pick up a SIM card at either a vending machine or a WH Smith store when I arrive at Gatwick airport now. Can anyone confirm this? In the past I’ve used Three and was very happy with it but I’ve heard that EE has better coverage. Can anyone recommend a SIM that has the best coverag…

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Thanks Angela, that has answered some of my questions for sure. It looks like I will be able to get one at Gatwick for sure. I did do some google searches and found similar info as well. I am mostly hoping to find some real people on their forum who have actuality purchased a sim card at Gatwick a…

For example, can I buy this £20 or £30 EE Pack at a vending machine at Gatwick North Terminal Arrivals? Best Pay As You Go SIM | Free PAYG SIM Cards | EE Check out our pay as you go SIM cards from EE - the UK's biggest, fastest network. Ready to take control over your phone bills? Get …

Not sure about coverage as we used ours in the midlands and further North but you can get a giff gaff SIM mailed to you in Canada for free and then set up your account before travel. I prefer to not put money on it till there as you get welcome texts that come off your balance if you have added mone…

Thanks for the suggestions but I really do want to buy one at Gatwick airport (I’ve bought them in advance before and it was fine, but I prefer to pick one up when I arrive at the airport.) My main question is to find someone who can confirm which company has the best coverage in the Cotswolds. Fr…

I’m not on EE (I use Vodafone and husband and kids use O2). I think most mobile networks will have decent coverage in the Cotswolds. There may be small localized pockets of poor reception, especially in deeper steep sided valleys. Old buildings with thick stone walls may also be an issue for phone …

Thanks Debbie. I won’t be making any phone calls anyway but I do want the data to work when we are out and about. All 3 sits claim to have good wifi for the house so I’m not likely to need it indoors anyway.

Hi, We have picked up a card in Gatwick and have had good coverage with Three in the Cotswolds. However, cannot compare it to other companies’ coverage. The Three website is annoying in that it won’t allow online top-up unless you have a UK address and credit card. It also gives no warning of your…

Thanks, we’ve used Three in the past and didn’t have trouble but I think I did have to find a shop to top up. However, it’s looking like O2 or EE have the best coverage as well as allowing tethering and large data deals. I’m glad to hear you were about to buy one at Gatwick!

EE have a coverage map (as most of the operators do) enter a postcode, phone model (or pick something similar) and the coverage e.g. 5G, 4G etc. EE Coverage & Network Status Checker | Check your signal

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Oooh yes, Currently I’m leaning toward EE but O2 is also a contender.

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