IQ Mobile launches new travel SIMs - Spring 2025
IQ Go Travel SIM Options, Information and discussion points.
It's been several months since we reduced the amount of usage available in the EU on our travel SIMs and since then it has been pedal to the metal building an alternative option. In addition to IQ Go, we are excited to introduce two brand new travel SIMs to the IQ Mobile Family, each with various benefits.
Read on to discover the amazing new options we have for you!
Option 1 - IQ Go (The Original)
Option 2 - IQ Connect (Unlimited EU Data Roaming)
Option 3 - IQ Direct (For all the frequent flyers looking for high quality eSIMs)
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IQ Go - This is our original travel SIM which has been running for several years and now has over 4000 subscribers. We still offer great value in the UK and EU and it's easy to use, supporting UK TV. It isn't going anywhere and we are proud to support you while you explore.
As a recap, as many of you will already be IQ Go customers. It costs £20 for the SIM as an annual subscription, it then sits dormant in-between trips, you simply top it up for the trips you are going on. The bundles last for 30 days on a use it or lose it basis then the SIM returns to being dormant until you need it again. At the end of each 12 month period you pay a £20 renewal to keep it running for a further 12 months.
The features, benefits and price plans for IQ Go are as follows.
| Features | |
| SIM Type | eSIM & Physical SIM |
| Network | The UK's best 5G Network |
| Roaming | Zone 1 - 36 European countries |
| Fair Usage | 25% of bundle allocation |
| VPN Requirement (for TV) | No |
| Package | Price | EU (Fair Usage) |
| 10GB | £10 | 25% (2.5GB) |
| 30GB | £15 | 25% (7.5GB) |
| 100GB | £20 | 25% (25GB) |
| 100GB | £75 | 100% (100GB) |
| Add-Ons | ||
| 1GB | £4.50 | Full Usage |
| 3GB | £9 | Full Usage |
| 10GB | £14 | Full Usage |
Summary:
IQ Go SIMs are best when used in the United Kingdom or Europe, they have strong roaming agreements and have flexible bundle options that cater for all types of equipment. Whether you're a 'motor-homer' with a physical router, a wild camper or simply flying anywhere in Europe. IQ Go has a bundle or SIM for all types of use, a solid all-rounder.
To purchase an IQ Go SIM, renewal, top-up or add-on please visit here: helloiq.co.uk/go
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IQ Connect (New) - This is our newest product into the travel SIM family.
We offer a daily allowance meaning at full speed and then a slower service until midnight.
This means you are connected for the entire month. Never waiting more than 24 hours to get back to full speed.
Once the daily allowance is consumed it doesn't stop there either, it keeps going! Any usage over your daily cap will be at a slower speed, also known as throttling. We have calculated that it should still be possible to watch a movie at the throttled speed.
Our packages come in 500MB a day up to 3GB a day. You remain connected constantly 24/7 with this package and pay monthly. IQ Connect has a different set of countries compared to other solutions and include the top European destinations. A complete list of countries can be found below.
Summary: Once the daily allowance is consumed it doesn't stop there either, it keeps going! Any usage over your daily cap will be at a slower speed, also known as throttling. We have calculated that it should still be possible to watch a movie at the throttled speed.
Our packages come in 500MB a day up to 3GB a day. You remain connected constantly 24/7 with this package and pay monthly. IQ Connect has a different set of countries compared to other solutions and include the top European destinations. A complete list of countries can be found below.
IQ Connect SIMs are a fantastic alternative to some of the other travel SIMs in the marketplace. It has a solid list of countries available as well as daily allowances meaning you can remain connected without concern of your data running low or expiring.
It is a physical SIM and will have a different APN setting for your router/device (to our UK IQ Go SIM). *To watch British TV services like iPlayer or Netflix you will need to use a 3rd party VPN.
IQ Connect will give you some flexibility allowing you to purchase a singular month, or several. Once you have purchased an IQ Connect SIM, you decide when it activates and for how long.
To purchase IQ Connect please visit this page: helloiq.co.uk/connect
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IQ Direct (New) - The third and final option in our new travel SIM range, this one is certainly last but not least and packs a very powerful punch which we are quite excited about.
IQ Mobile now offers full global travel with eSIM technology. You can now install one of our IQ Direct travel SIMs which is an eSIM only service.
Your smartphone or tablet has the ability to hold a 'second line' meaning you can install one of our travel SIMs to work in conjunction with your normal SIM. You buy it, activate it and then leave it! It can sit on there permanently. Then, when you're travelling buy a bundle for that eSIM, fly, land, switch on and find you're instantly connected in that country! What could be simpler?
Purchase in advance and take the stress out of your travel connectivity.
Available in 200+ countries for durations as short as 7 days and as long as 30 days. If it expires, you just buy another one. Going to Turkey for 7 days, no problem! going to Brazil for 14 days, no problem. A full list of countries, durations and data allowances can be found on our website, just look under IQ Direct.
| Features | Benefits |
| SIM Type | eSIM Only |
| Availability | 200+ Countries |
| Duration | 7/15/30 day bundles |
| Data Allowances | 500MB - 50GB Bundles |
| Re-usable | Yes |
Summary:
IQ Direct SIMs is a fantastic product for anyone who wants to remain connected while on holiday and or travelling for business. This is an eSIM only service targeting frequent flyers. It is not suitable for mobile routers and devices that require physical SIMs.
These IQ Direct eSIMs are intended for multiple use, you keep the eSIM on your device after you've finished using it. For example, you install the eSIM and add a Morocco 7 day bundle then come home. Later in the year if you fly to the United States you simply top up the same eSIM with a US bundle and off you go. This re-usable eSIM is quite unique in the marketplace and offers customers complete control over their SIM,
To purchase one of these eSIMs please visit our IQ Direct page: helloiq.co.uk/direct
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