Best SIM-only deals UK | The Sun

05/15/2023

WE'VE rounded up all the best SIM-only deals on the market from the top UK providers to stretch the most out of every pound.

There are deals to suit everyone, from unlimited plans for the most data-hungry users to basic plans for customers on a budget.

If you already own a handset or aren't ready to part with the one you love yet, then you could save yourself plenty of cash by opting for a SIM-only deal over costly pay monthly contracts.

The SIM-only market is full of competitive deals as providers try to best each other on affordability, but it can make searching for the best deal for you a headache.

So we have done all the hard work for you and rounded up the best SIM-only plans from the UK's top providers, including deals from Three, EE, and Vodafone.

Whether you are looking for data-busting plans or are shopping on a budget, there is something to suit every kind of user.

Below you will find the best deals on everything from value and speed to the best Unlimited plans to 5G.

Best SIM-only deals UK: At a glance

Best value SIM-only deal: Lebara 3GB for £5 per month
Best SIM-only deal for speed: EE Unlimited data for £27 per month
Best SIM-only deal with no contract: Smarty 4GB for £6 per month
Best Unlimited SIM-only deals: iD Mobile Unlimited data for £18 per month
Best 5g SIM-only deal: Three 120GB for £16 per month

Best Lebara SIM-only deals

Lebara specialises in short-term contracts with bundles including international minutes to 44 countries. Most bundles include 1000 international minutes as standard, but some include more with many also offering unlimited minutes and texts.

Lebara is also a piggyback network meaning it uses existing coverage from another major provider. Lebara uses Vodafone’s network so there’s great coverage and if you have used them in the past and been pleased you'll be sure Lebara is just as impressive.

You can get plans from as little as 3GB if you aren't a heavy data user, all the way up to it super affordable Unlimited data plan.

3GB data, 1000 UK minutes and texts, £5pm – buy here
15GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £10pm – buy here
30GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £15pm – buy here
Unlimited data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £25pm – buy here

Best Smarty SIM-only deals

Smarty is another piggyback network that runs on Three's mobile network, which regularly tops our best lists and has some of the best plans on the market.

Three boasts some of the best value short-term SIM-only deals around and the company also offers data discount plans that give money back for unused data.

You will also find some great offers that will give you a short-term discount or extra data, so it's a good option to get an extra bang for your buck.

If you want a big allowance at a minimal cost then Smarty is the way to go, we're impressed with the huge 200GB plan at as little as £17 per month.

4GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £6pm – buy here
12GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £8pm – buy here
30GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £10pm – buy here
200GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £17pm – buy here
Unlimited data, unlimited UK minutes and text, ~~£20~~ £and 18pm – buy here

Best Voxi SIM-only deals

Voxi also runs on Vodafone's network so it's another great option for guaranteed coverage and is perfect for students and users who are big social media users.

It gives its users unlimited social data, which means you can use Snapchat, Instagram, and WhatsApp without eating into your monthly data allowance.

You will also find some packages now also include an unlimited streaming option too, so other big data eaters like Netflix, Disney+, and Prime won't catch you out.

So we love Voxi when it comes to value for money, especially its 100GB plan which is a steal at just £20 per month.

15GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £10pm – buy here
~~20GB~~ 40GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £12pm – buy here
30GB, unlimited UK minutes and text, £15pm – buy here
~~100GB~~ 200GB data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £20pm – buy here
Unlimited data, unlimited UK minutes and text, £35pm – buy here

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