Looking for a new phone plan? Whether you need more data or just want to reduce your monthly bill, these are the best SIM-only deals to consider right now.
SIM-only plans give you your usual data, calls and texts without the cost of a new phone, and often more flexibility.
This is great if you bought your phone SIM-free, or got out of a mobile contract and want to save your hard-earned money. Maybe you want even more data than you currently have, but at a better price.
We’ve handpicked some of the best SIM-only deals right now, offering competitive data packages (let’s face it, data is key) without the eye-watering monthly fees that often come with them.
Usually, these will be companies you’re familiar with, operating behind the likes of EE, O2, Vodafone and Three.
To make things easier for you, all our SIM-only options are sorted by data size and sorted by lowest price first, so you get the best prices possible.
And, if you’re here as a first-time buyer of a new cell phone, we can help you there too. We have buying guides for the best smartphones, the best mid-range phones, and best budget phones for to help guide you in the right direction.
Unlimited data deals
100GB+ Data Deals
50-100GB Data Deals
10-50GB Data Deals
Under 10GB Data Deals
How to choose the best SIM
There are various factors to consider when considering a SIM-only plan:
Data: Using the phone for streaming, gaming, apps and web browsing away from Wi-Fi can put a strain on your data allowance. You may need to review your current usage and what you use or may need in the future when considering an upgrade. It’s always worth giving yourself a data cap that gives you some wiggle room in relation to your average usage, to ensure you don’t have to incur extra charges if you happen to have a particularly heavy data month.
Contracts: SIM deals usually have shorter service terms than single phone plans, usually 12 months or 30 days, and these offer more flexibility. While 18-month and even 24-month options are available, we recommend choosing a shorter term so you’re not tied down for a long time if you’re not satisfied with your service.
Networks: Most cell phone networks today offer a good network connection, and it’s worth testing what works best in the most common areas where you can be with your cell phone. With that said, there are networks running behind the usual EE, O2, Vodafone and Three that offer a good service at a lower price, such as Smarty and Voxi. Some networks also come with additional free services and rewards, including O2 Priority and Three Plus, so it’s worth doing a bit of a comparison to see what you can get for your money.