Essential England Travel Tech Guide

• Fairly fast internet speeds
• Once held the largest empire in history by total landmass
• London is one of the most heavily monitored cities in the world (via CCTV)
• Visa Online and Official Tourism Website
• Internet Filtering: Selective

• It’s rainy in England, bring your Umbrella and wet weather gear.
• Shop for gadgets at Red5 or SpyMaster Store

As of 2015, there are four major carriers that offer mobile connectivity for tourists. Each has plans catering to tourists and there is no clear winner in terms of coverage and price. Note that you cannot top up the SIM online unless you have a U.K. based credit card.

Top Prepaid SIM options

1. EE (Virgin Mobile, Orange, T-Mobile)
Cost: Sims are free, Data Plus Calls Plan is 13 pounds ($22 USD), and gives you 100 mb data, 500 minutes talk, and 500 texts; 1 month validity period. Link
2.  O2 (Tesco, Lebara, Giffgaff)
Cost: Sims are free, Cheapest Data Plus Calls Plan is 10 pounds ($17 USD), and gives you 250 mb data, 75 minutes talk, and 500 texts; 1 month validity period. Link
3. Vodafone
Cost: Sims are free, Cheapest Data Plan is 10 pounds ($17 USD), and gives you 250 mb data, 150 minutes and unlimited UK texts; 1 month validity period. Link
4. Three
Cost: Sims are free, Cheapest Data Plus Calls Plan is 10 pounds ($17 USD), and gives you 500 mb, 100 minutes and 3000 texts; 1 month validity period. Link

Call for Information: 0800 118 3733 (free)
Call for Emergency: 999 or 112
Where to Buy: Anywhere, even in vending machines.

• thetrainline – UK train times & fares, No.1 independent online rail ticket retailer.
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• National Rail Enquiries – Information and promotions; train times; fares enquiries
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• Kabbee – Compare prices for and book quickly and easily, the best minicabs in London
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• Tripadvisor City Guide for London – All of Tripadvisor for London offline
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• Tube Map London – Route planner for the London Underground (Tube) system
  Google Play | Apple Appstore
• YPlan – Last-minute event planning app to answer, What are you going to do tonight?
  Google Play | Apple Appstore

Type: G (3 prong)
Surge Protector Recommended: No
Expect Power outages: No