SIM only deals are special phone contracts operating over a period of just 30 days – with all the benefits of free minutes and text that would usually come with a 12 or 18 month contract.
SIM only contracts benefit users by offering complete flexibility, as with Pay As You Go, but with all the advantages of a Pay Monthly contract offer. You can even get more inclusive minutes and texts for your money, without being locked into a contract for a fixed term.
When taking out SIM offers you will not be given a mobile phone. This is what allows the major mobile phone networks, including O2, Orange, T Mobile, Vodafone and Virgin to provide more free minutes and texts than they normally would.
If you are happy with the handset you already have then a SIM only deal could be perfect for you. When you sign up, you can keep your existing phone number (no matter whether this is a Pay Monthly or Pay As You Go phone number) and you can cancel your contract at any time by giving 30 days notice. If you choose not to cancel then your contract will automatically roll on from month to month.
Why Are SIM Card Deals Such Great Offers?
More Minutes – One of the top reasons that these deals are so popular is that they offer many more FREE minutes and texts than you would normally get on a standard contract. For example, T Mobile gives 100 minutes and 200 texts for a standard Combi contract with a phone, costing £20 per month. It’s SIM deal gives 600 minutes and UNLIMITED texts for the same price!
No Commitment – The contract is another reason that these deals are becoming more and more common. You no longer need to be tied down for a year or even 18 months! There is now huge flexibility when it comes to cancelling your contract – all you need to do is give 30 days’ notice and there are no unexpected charges.
Keep Your Phone – Many people are perfectly happy with their current contract. If this is the case for you, then you can easily just slot a new SIM in. This is also a great way to save the environment by reducing the toxic materials that goes into landfills from unused phones.
Credit history – There is no need to have a great credit rating to get accepted for SIM card deals, as the contract only lasts 30 days. Different networks have different requirements, but in general even those with a poor credit history can benefit from these deals.
Better Value than Pay As You Go – Pay As You Go has always been flexible, but never offered the same great deals on minutes and texts as contract phones. Now you can have the best of both worlds, with the flexibility of Pay As You Go.
Choice of Tariffs – The phone companies are all looking to provide the best value, which is why there are already 27 tariffs to choose from! You’ll always be able to find one that suits your usage. You can even change tariffs with 30 days notice.
What Networks Provide SIM Card Deals?
These offers are hugely popular, which is why networks are looking to better each other all the time. By shopping around you can experience huge savings, including more free minutes and texts for the money. Here are a few networks offering the service:
* O2 Pay Monthly SIM Card Deals
* T Mobile Pay Monthly SIM Card Deals
* Vodafone Pay Monthly SIM Card Deals
* Virgin Pay Monthly SIM Card Deals
* Orange Pay Monthly SIM Card Deals
O2 SIM Card Deals
O2 offers come with a number of bonus features as a way of tempting customers to sign up. If you buy a SIM contract costing £20 a month, or more, you’ll get a free Bolt-On providing you with extras including unlimited texts, calls and mobile internet usage.
If you buy through their website then you’ll also get twice as many free texts as you would from buying in a high street store….. Continue reading about O2 SIM Card Deals.
T Mobile SIM Card Deals
This is the best value network when it comes to the number of monthly text messages you can expect, and are the only network giving unlimited texts with all of their SIM only offers.
The best value offers are priced at around £20-£35. For only £20 you can get 600 FREE anytime minutes alongside UNLIMITED text messages, including mobile internet usage…. Continue reading about T Mobile SIM Card Deals.
Vodafone SIM Card Deals
Vodafone have tried to make it as easy as possible to pick the tariff that suits you, which is why they give you a choice of only three options to choose from.
The cheapest deal you can get on Vodafone is £10 a month, giving you 500 FREE texts and 100 anytime minutes. This is the best offer regarding free texts on any £10 per month SIM deal…. Continue reading about Vodafone SIM Deals.
Virgin Mobile SIM Card Deals
The £10 monthly SIM deal from Virgin offers the most FREE minutes on any mobile network for this price. This is the cheapest SIM only offering from Virgin, giving 200 FREE minutes and 200 texts each month, which is great for those who have low usage and want a cheap contract deal.
When you sign up to Virgin, you’ll also get some free offers including DVD rental, hotel discounts, holiday offers and free entry into concerts and music festivals…. Continue reading about Virgin SIM Card Deals.
Orange SIM Card Deals
Orange offer the most selection when it comes to SIM only contracts with 8 to choose from. Their packages are all named after a different animal.
The Racoon tariff is designed for those who prefer talking over texting. For £20 a month you get 100 texts and 600 FREE anytime minutes on Racoon 20. If you prefer to text then the Dolphin tariff is for you. For £20 each month you’ll get 600 FREE anytime minutes with 100 texts. An added bonus is that you’ll have access to ‘Orange Wednesday’ meaning you can get 2 for 1 cinema tickets each week….. Continue reading about Orange SIM Deals