Need more mobile data? Five of the best pay monthly SIM-only deals to take advantage of right now
Need more mobile data but don’t want to upgrade your phone?
With a SIM only plan, there are tons of different deals to suit your mobile data needs, including 5G ready data, and/or unlimited data plans so you and your family can connect via a personal hotspot. There are even plans which give you the freedom to cancel anytime or swap and choose how much data you need on a monthly basis.
From virtual mobile operators like SMARTY and giffgaff to network providers like Vodafone, Three and EE, these are some of the best SIM-only deals to take advantage of right now.
SMARTY, which uses the Three network, recently revealed research that explored the nation’s mobile data usage habits over the past few months and it showed that Brits use an extra 11GB mobile data on average per month.
The mobile virtual network operator is currently running a special double data offer for one of its many affordable SIM plans, which allows you to get 100GB of data per month for the same great price as 50GB. This is ideal if you use your phone as a mobile hotspot for work and for at-home family use. The SIM plan is just £15 per month and you’ll also get unlimited calls and texts.
There are no speed restrictions and tethering is unrestricted in the UK. The pay monthly plan requires no credit check and can be canceled anytime. This offer ends on May 28 2020 so you’ll need to hurry if you want to take advantage of it.
For just £18 per month for 24 months, Three is offering 100GB of data for the price of 30GB. This also includes unlimited calls and unlimited texts.
Another great feature included with this plan is Three’s Go Binge, which allows you to use Snapchat, Netflix and Apple Music to your hearts content without eating into your data.
It is 5G ready at no extra cost, and personal hotspot means the whole family can connect to your mobile to access data, or you can stream from your laptop at no extra cost.
For just £20 per month for an 18-month contract, you can get an a O2 SIM with 100GB of data and six months of Disney Plus. Amazon Prime Video and many more optional add-ons are available at no extra cost with this selected plan.
If you find this is too much data after three months, O2 Refresh lets you switch your plan so you can stay flexible.
This offer is valid for a limited time, ending June 10 2020.
Vodafone is treating customers to six months half price on its Unlimited Max SIM only plan, which means you’ll only pay £15 per month for half a year and save £90.
This option offers the fastest speed, which is ideal for super-fast downloads and UHD streaming. The plan also includes unlimited UK minutes, unlimited UK texts, a three-month free trial of Secure Net and 81 roam-free destinations.
This offer is available up until May 28 2020.
EE has slashed two of their affordable data plans by 50 per cent as an introductory offer, meaning you can get 50GB of data for just £10 for the first three months (after which you’ll pay £20 per month), or 100gb of data for £12.50 for the first three months (after which you’ll pay £25 per month).
It is an 18-month plan, which also includes Unlimited minutes and texts and up to 60Mbps 4G data speeds. This offer is valid until June 2 2020.
This £20 per month offer comes with 80GB of data, of which a massive 20GB can be used in the EU and selected destinations. The plan is contract-free, which means you can swap and change your data plan for the month ahead when it comes up for renewal, or cancel at anytime.
Virtual mobile operator giffgaff use O2’s network, which gives you great coverage and incredible data speeds.
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