Basic advice please

LastbutFast

My partner & I have been PAYG with Tescomobile for years but don’t wish to have to remain after the changes they are proposing. We are both elderly, not tech savvy and our phone requirements are usually phone calls & texts in the uk or very occasionally in the EU. My partner would also prefer the option of some data for basic internet searches / emails, when WIFI is not available. However, we are due to take various trips to the Caribbean, Canada & USA in 2026, where we might need to make any emergency calls within those destinations or back to the UK. We both have iphone 7 ( so like ourselves, getting rather past it!). We would be most grateful for any advice members might offer in finding the best option for our needs. Thank you.

Vitor

Not sure is OP is asking about a phone upgrade and/or a call plan for North America. However the iPhone 7 is now basically unsupported by Apple and has no 5G capability.

I'd look at upgrading to a refurbished unlocked iPhone 14 as this can hold a physical SIM for UK calls and an eSIM for when in North America and changed when visiting other countries.

For a PAYG call plan with data, there's several options. I used Lebara, they do 5GB/month and plenty of calls/SMS for £10/month and would accept a port in of number from Tesco mobile.

For an eSIM while in North America, you can buy 30day prepaids for £34 - TSIM Prepaid USA eSIM 30 Days | Unlimited 4G/5G High-Speed Data in the USA + 5GB High Speed Data in Canada & Mexico | Unlimited Local Calls + Free Incoming Calls & SMS: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo