Cell Phone Rental w/ SIM Card for United Kingdom

UK Rental FAQ

Standard GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates
	1-7 days	8-14 days	15-28 days	29-42 days	43-56 days
	$29.00	$49.00	$69.00	$89.00	$109.00
*PLUS the price of (1) prepaid SIM card for this country ($39.00).
Departure date? Return date?

Compare prices with our Phone & SIM purchase packages for the UK .

Special Motorola V3 GSM Cell Phone Rental Rates
	1-7 days	8-14 days	15-28 days	29-42 days	43-56 days
	$49.00*	$69.00*	$89.00*	$109.00*	$129.00*
*PLUS the price of (1) prepaid SIM card for this country ($39.00).
Departure date? Return date?

Information and Talk Rates Chart

Together with your cellular phone rental, you receive a United Kingdom SIM card. The SIM card is yours to keep. It is priced at $39.00 and offers:

• A United Kingdom prepaid SIM card and cell phone number–you'll have the number before you depart!
• SIM comes with 100 minutes of initial talk time back to the US
• Easy-to-add call credit which you can obtain before you leave and during your trip by calling Cellular Abroad. Our recharge service is open 7 days/week .
• Unlimited FREE incoming calls from anywhere.
• All Calls between Lebara to Lebara cell phones are free for the first 15 minutes and charged at 10p thereafter
• All SMS between Lebara and Lebara cell phones are free
• Calls back to the US only $0.06 USD a minute to the US!
• Domestic outgoing rates only $0.15 USD per minute
• Voicemail
• No yearly contract, monthly charges, daily minimum charges, minimum minutes per call charges or credit check
• From a landline, (NOT from payphones, mobile phones, and majority of hotels) Cellular Abroad can be reached 8am to 8pm EST, 7 days a week with English customer support and recharge services by dialing this number: 00-800-3623-3333. From a cell: (310)862-7100 or email us at support@cellularabroad.com

Please visit our United Kingdom Pre-Paid SIM Card page for further information including exact rates.

How do Cellular Abroad rates for the United Kingdom compare to your current carrier?

*prices exclude taxes which are approximately 20% of value.

Our Rental Packages
Our Country Specific rental packages include the rental of an unlocked GSM Tri-Band Phone and the purchase of a SIM card specific to your destination country. There are two phone rental packages available: The standard rental package features an unlocked Motorola V180 cell phone. Our Deluxe rental package features a Motorola V3 Razr cell phone. The V3 is recommend for people who prefer a slimmer phone and a larger display; additional features include digital camera and Bluetooth. Both phones are compact and light-weight. Please see below for pricing and details.

Click for photo of entire rental package All cell phone rentals include: A GSM cellular phone with a battery, fully charged and ready to go International plug adapters International 110-220 volt charger Phone box and User Guide Return ship label (from within US, Canadian customers please click here). We encourage you to return in the original box

If you receive your cellular rental missing any of the listed items, please contact us immediately.

Cellular Abroad Rental Service for UK

Enjoy the convenience and security of cellular service in the UK and make calls to the US for only 4p a minute (about 6 pennies!). Local calls are 10p which is about 15 cents per minute. Plus, since this is a pay as you go service, there are no contracts to sign, no bills to pay and you are in complete control of your costs. Here’s how it works, simply rent one of our phones for the UK, either the standard or deluxe model, plus purchase our UK SIM card (rates are below). The initial SIM card has lots of initial talk time but, should you need more talk time, simply by it locally in the United Kingdom at face value in over 90,000 stores or order directly from Cellular Abroad together with your rental or during your trip. We have a 7 days/week , US based and toll free top up service. There is a surcharge for purchasing additional talk time through Cellular Abroad but it is good to know you have this convenient option.

Besides the low rates, the service offers exceptional network coverage (on the Vodafone network: click for coverage map), unlimited free incoming calls from any location in the world and a UK-based cell phone number. The initial SIM card has 125 minutes of calls back to the US and, at only 4 pence per minute to the US, most people can afford to speak as long as they like.

If needed, you can simply add more talk time to your account by purchasing a scratch-off recharge card and entering the unique code off the card into the handset. Since incoming calls are always free, even if you have depleted your credit you can still receive incoming calls from anywhere in the world.

Important! If your trip to the United Kingdom is for two or more weeks, please consider purchasing one of our UK packages. Our entry level packages costs about the same as a rental The phone itself, with the appropriate SIM card, works in over 200 countries - you may never have to rent a phone again!

"Ahhhh.... lots of stories...lost luggage...late planes....wrong turns....damaged Mastercard....but a wonderfully clear, incredibly convenient, affordable, cellular connection to the states. That, thanks to you! What a smart move on my part." C.B.

UK Prepaid Talktime Recharge only $19.00 for 5£ of talk time credit Have extra talk time credit to add to your prepaid account as soon as you arrive. Each of these recharges gives about 100 minutes of calls to the US or Canada or 50 minutes within the United Kingdom. Incoming calls are free while in the UK.

Helpful Tips

Would you rather own your phone? This is a better option if your stay is 2 months or longer. Check out our package deals for United Kingdom! .. Traveling to multiple countries? You may want to consider a Talk Abroad™ rental package. .. Travelling in a group? You can save big on our dual phone rental package.

Important FAQs for Rentals

• When do I order?
  You can order as far in advance as you like - even months prior to your departure. We will not ship your rental until the appropriate date in order for you to receive it in time for your departure. Rentals are typically shipped FedEx 2-Day service, unless faster service is required.
• What’s this going to cost me?
  • The applicable rental period fee for the duration of your rental period.
  • The price of the SIM card (1 per phone).
  • $29.96 Round-trip Shipping, add $10 for overnight delivery
• What is the latest I can order a rental phone?
  Although it's not recommended to place your order at the last minute, you can order up to one business day prior to your departure as long as you call in prior to 4pm Pacific Time. Even if you are leaving early in the morning, we can usually get your phone to you. Please call our 800 number (rather than order via the web) in order to confirm that we can get you your cell phone rental on time. Please take into account that bad weather can sometimes delay FedEx shipments. Cellular Abroad cannot refund the price of priority shipping for orders placed the day before departure if the package arrives late due to the weather.
• When do I get the phone?
  You will receive your cell phone rental a day or two prior to your departure.
• Does the cell phone come charged?
  Yes it does. You need only insert the SIM chip into the rental phone's SIM card slot, which is easily done. (Please let us know if you would like for us to do this for you.)
• What happens if I cancel?
  As long as your cell phone rental has not been shipped, you will only be charged the reserve fee ($25 per phone). In the case that your rental has been sent out, you are only responsible for a one week rental plus the shipping.
• What will the rates be for people calling me from the US?
  That depends on the international long distance rates charged by their long distance company. 
• Does Cellular Abroad offer insurance against loss or damage?
  No, we do not, and this is why. Technically, you are purchasing the phone from Cellular Abroad. The vast majority of credit card companies offer their own insurance against loss or damage for purchases, but usually not for rentals. Therefore, and given this premise, you are already covered for accidental loss or damage...at no extra charge!
• More UK rental information:
  • Why rent a cell phone for the UK from Cellular Abroad?
  • Should I rent or buy a phone?
  • Can I buy just a SIM card? (requirements and compatibility)
  • Adding call credit
  • Roaming 
  • Tips
  • UK Rental FAQs 

Multi-Country Travel
You can also purchase other SIM cards as well for other countries to where you may be traveling. (This option is good for those planning on doing a lot of local calling.) We also offer an international roaming National Geographic Talk Abroad™ rental that is convenient for travel to multiple countries. (This option is useful for those wanting a single number for use in multiple countries and who will be making more calls back home than locally.)