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Emily Thornton

Emily Thornton is a travel writer at HelloRoam who covers travel connectivity and eSIM tips for visitors to the United Kingdom. Emily grew up in York and now lives in Bristol, so she knows the UK beyond the usual tourist trail. She writes about getting online in the countryside, finding reliable data at music festivals, and picking the best plan for weekend city breaks to Liverpool, Glasgow, and Cardiff. Emily also covers how to use your phone on ferries to the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man. Her friendly, no-nonsense style makes tech easy to understand.

James Harrington

James Harrington is a travel writer at HelloRoam who covers eSIM plans and mobile data advice for travelers in the United Kingdom. Based in London, James writes about network coverage from the Scottish Highlands to the Cornwall coast. He helps visitors plan their data needs for trips to Edinburgh, Manchester, Bath, and the Lake District. James tests signal strength on trains, in the Tube, and at popular tourist spots like Stonehenge and the Cotswolds. His guides explain how to avoid surprise charges and stay connected across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.