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Unlimited datato explore the UK.
Portable WiFi rental for visitors to the UK. Perfect for families, couples and business travellers, no roaming charges, no buying multiple eSIMs.
Order Before You ArriveRated 5.0 on GoogleUnlimited data
No top-ups, no worries
Fast delivery
Delivered to your accommodation
Ready to use
Switch it on and connect.
Pocket WiFi
Small and light weight.
Built for every kind of traveller
Families
The whole family connected.
Perfect for families travelling together.
Connect up to 10 phones, tablets and laptops with one Pocket WiFi. No multiple eSIMs, no roaming charges, just unlimited internet for everyone.
Couples
Share one connection.
Perfect for couples travelling together.
Navigate, book restaurants and stay connected with one Pocket WiFi instead of buying two eSIMs.
Students
Arriving to study in the UK?
Stay connected immediately while you settle in, without waiting for broadband or worrying about data limits.
Business
Work without interruption.
Reliable internet for video calls, emails and cloud apps.
Stay productive wherever your work takes you.
Will it work where I'm staying?
No SIM swap, no setup. Just turn it on.
Our devices use the same mobile signal as your phone to get online. The difference? They're purpose built for the job, with the latest technology and much stronger antennas than a phone, so the whole group stays connected.
Is there signal at my hotel or Airbnb?
Don't waste your trip researching coverage, we'll sort this out for you.
Before every order ships, we check our network suppliers' coverage against your UK delivery address and pick the network SIM that will perform best for you.
Pocket WiFi vs eSIM
One rental keeps the whole group online. Here's how it compares to buying an eSIM each.
Pocket WiFi
eSIM
Connect up to 10 devices
Usually one phone
Great for families
One eSIM per traveller
Phones, tablets & laptops
Via phone hotspot, risking drop out
Keep your existing SIM
Requires eSIM setup
One rental for everyone
Multiple purchases
Unlimited data
Limited data packs
The Pocket WiFi
One small, lightweight device for the whole group. Connects up to 10 phones, tablets and laptops on unlimited UK data.
Pocket WiFi
Best for travel & WiFi on the go
Key features
- Up to 10 devices
- 10 hour battery
Great for
- Browsing
- Social media
- Messaging
Staying somewhere for a while and need broadband speeds for multiple devices? Take a look at our 5G Home Router.
*If you return early, FlexiPromise refunds 50% of unused rental days. A minimum charge applies. See the full FlexiPromise details.
7 days
Your rental price
£38.50 for 7 days
that's £5.50 a day
How the pricing works
| Hire period | Rate |
|---|---|
| Days 1–7 | £5.50/day |
| Days 8–14 | £4.00/day |
| Days 15+ | £3.00/day |
What our customers say
Rated on
“Ordered a temp router after moving house while waiting for our broadband. It was easy to order and very easy to use, plugged it in and we had internet. Our broadband ended up being installed earlier than expected and I was able to send the router back and received a refund for the unused days.”
Susy B. · 3 weeks ago
Read on Google“Quick delivery, setup easy, covered a large house very well, just one bedroom wouldn't reach. Return early very easy. All in all a very good experience.”
John B. · 2 weeks ago
Read on Google“WiFi router quickly delivered to our campsite during our family holiday. I thought we could have a quiet family holiday with no iPads, anyway thanks Bill, the family have agreed to go camping again next year.”
James W. · 2 days ago
Read on GoogleHow it works
No engineers, no installation, no contracts. Just straightforward WiFi hire.
01
Order online
Choose your dates and enter your UK delivery address at checkout.
02
We deliver it
We will send it to wherever you're staying, delivered the day you arrive. Fits through the letter box, ready to use.
03
Explore with confidence
Use it anywhere in the UK. Navigate, stream, map and share without worrying about data.
04
Return before you fly
Free, easy returns at over 11,500 Royal Mail drop off points across the UK. No printer needed.
Common questions
Yes. We deliver to any UK address: hotel, Airbnb, holiday let, or a friend's house. Just enter the address at checkout.
Returns are free, easy and no printer is required. Before you return home, we will email you a QR code to scan at any Royal Mail Shop or Post Office. We also provide you with the return packaging.
Yes. Our devices connect to 4G networks across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. We select the best network for your area before dispatch.
No fixed limit. All devices come with genuinely unlimited UK data, subject to our fair usage policy, so you can stream, browse, and video call as much as you like.
Ready to explore, fully connected?
Order ahead of your trip and have the device waiting wherever you're staying. Unlimited data, delivered to your door.
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