SIM Only Deals

Finding the best SIM only deals

With the cost of a new mobile phone handset (typically over £300) split up and included over the length of a contract, many UK consumers are choosing SIM only contracts as a way to reduce monthly fees and also gain value for money. With over 80% of standard contracts being between 18 and 24 months long, there's also the fact that many people don't want to be stuck with the same handset for up to two years, as a result, SIM only contracts may be the best of both worlds.

In the UK there are 6 major mobile phone operators and an overwhelming choice of SIM only contracts. We've found the best deals from all the providers and brought them together in one place so you can easily compare and find the perfect deal to suit you. The offers are checked daily and there are also exclusive online deals that are not available in the shops.

When it comes to SIM only contracts, the main providers are Vodafone, T-Mobile, O2, Orange, 3 and also Virgin Mobile. They all offer a range of different options which are actually, surprisingly attractive. Given that there's no mobile phone included in one of these contracts means that the networks are free to offer a range of other bonuses such as free mobile Internet, Bluetooth headsets, 30 day rolling contracts and even more depending on provider. As a result, you may be surprised to see just how much you save on a SIM only deal.

Finding the best SIM only deal is today, simply a case of looking at what is available. Comparisons will undoubtedly show you that many of the SIM only packages look the same, and in effect all you are choosing is the network. With that in mind however, it's important to be aware of nationwide coverage – for example: - O2 has the lowest 3G coverage in the UK while Vodafone has the highest. The cheapest deals available today start from as low as just £10 per month, which can include 150 minutes of talk time and also around 300 text messages depending on who you choose. Generally speaking, SIM only packages have greater benefits and less 'free gifts' meaning you really can save more with them.

Ultimately however, with a SIM only contract package, you're doing away with the 'free' mobile and instead providing your own. Given the cost that a relatively new mobile phone is around £300 and in some cases even more, this needs to be offset against the various packages that exist. Regardless, the benefit of many of these SIM only deals are not that they're cheaper, but simply that they allow you a great deal more freedom and also in some cases, more savings as you certainly get more value for money for the same priced package than you would if you had a standard monthly contract.

Today, there are countless SIM pay monthly offerings available on the market and there are some great deals to available if you're willing to compare based on features and not look for the cheapest contract. With more and more mobile phone operators moving into the budget SIM only market as people try to cut costs in any way possible, the market is getting more and more competitive, meaning that there really are some great offers to be had if you look around.