Best SIM deals from EE, SMARTY, Vodafone and more (Image: GETTY • APPLE)
If your current contract has expired, it might be a good time to switch to a new deal. As long as you’re happy to stick with your existing device, there are currently plenty of SIM-only plans that offer massive amounts of 4G and 5G data at a much lower price than you’re likely to pay right now.
When you take out a smartphone subscription from a network, much of the monthly price goes towards the cost of the handset itself, but once the deal is over, you no longer have to pay for that higher cost.
It’s critical that if you don’t take the time to switch from your phone contract – or upgrade to a new handset – your network will continue to charge the same monthly bill, even if you have paid the full amount at the end. the smartphone paid from the contract of 24 months. While that’s a nice small business model for mobile networks, it’s not the best option for you.
If you’re not in a rush to sign up for a new monthly paid contract to get your hands on the latest flagship iPhone or Android gadget… a SIM-only deal is the way to go.
Therefore, it is vital to check your paperwork and make some changes as it will save you money. There are plenty of deals on the market right now, some offering huge 5G data bundles and others giving customers completely unlimited access to the internet without fear of extra charges.
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EE offers a 5G-ready SIM card with 160GB of data for £20 per month. There’s also unlimited calls and texts plus six months of free Apple Music.
EE • SEE THE DEAL HERE
If your chosen network is EE, there is a very tempting deal available right now. For £20 a month you can get a whopping 120GB of fast 5G data which is pretty amazing considering EE is one of the more expensive networks. This offer also includes six months of Apple Music and three months of BT Sport. All of EE’s new SIM-only deals also come with the company’s Stay Connected guarantee, which keeps users online even if their monthly fee runs out. EE still has the best national coverage, although you will incur roaming charges when traveling within the EU.
VODAFONE • SEE THE DEAL HERE
EE may be offering 120GB for £20 per month, but Vodafone is taking it up a notch with a SIM-only deal that includes 160GB of mobile data for the same £20 price tag. This SIM card also gives customers full access to 5G data speeds and there is free roaming in 51 countries. Vodafone is also the only UK network to offer free 5G data speeds when traveling in different countries.
SMARTY • SEE THE DEAL HERE
Then it’s SMARTY. This network uses Three’s mast infrastructure, but offers even better prices – with a fully unlimited data SIM card at a discounted price. Customers can unlock unlimited internet speeds for just £18 per month – a saving of £2 off the standard price. You can also make unlimited calls and texts, and you don’t have to sign a long-term contract, meaning you can leave at any time. If that sounds tempting, don’t wait any longer, because this SMARTY deal ends today, July 13.
Tesco Mobile is offering the iPhone SE at its “best price ever”, with things starting at just £16.99 a month. The iPhone SE has a 4.7-inch screen, A13 processor and smart rear camera
SKY MOBILE • SEE THE DEAL HERE
Sky Mobile clearly doesn’t want to stay out of the offers! The company now has an offer that bundles 12GB of data for just £10 a month – that’s a saving of £2 off the usual price. Customers can also make unlimited calls and texts. Unlike the above deals from EE and Vodafone, any mobile data not used within a month can be placed in a digital piggy bank for a later date. So if you work from home, you could soon be earning a hefty 4G and 5G allowance going forward.
O2 • SEE THE DEAL HERE
If you fancy a free gift, O2’s latest offerings include six months of access to Disney+. This streaming service includes shows and movies from Marvel, Pixar and Disney and usually costs £7.99 per month. The SIM comes with 120GB of data plus unlimited calls and texts for £20 per month.
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