Best Sim Only Deals (MEGATHREAD)

charlibombarli wrote: »

Hi, does anyone know what the best sim only deal for an iphone 5 is at the moment?

I am just coming out of a 2 year contract with 02 for an iPhone 4S. The speaker broke on it so bought the 5.

I was looking at 3's sim deal but don't know if I trust the signal.

I also had a quick look on quidco earlier but with my 2 kids lurking about I haven't had time to sit and look through everything.

Thanks so much!

Btw, would need at least 500 mins, not too bothered about texts and would preferably like unlimited data or 2gb

If you're happy with O2 then consider Tesco who use the same network. They do 1500 Mins, 5000 Texts, 2GB of data for £12.50pm (3GB for £15pm).

Three have a good deal as well on their One plan for £15pm. I find Three to have better signal than O2 so it's worth trying out the network to see if it works for you. Esp since they are doing free 4G and the iPhone 5 will work on their network.

Virgin do a similar deal for £15 (Use EE).

in_nunhead wrote: »

Hi experts - I need some advice. I've finally got to the end of a very long and expensive relationship with T-Mobile. I'm looking for a SIM only deal for three phones, we need a decent allowance for calls and texts and a generous internet usage. Virgin and GiffGaff both have good, one month only contracts, but an agency has offered me £36.50 for unlimited calls and texts and 3GB internet. It's with either Vodafone or O2 BUT it's for a 24 month contract.

After years of long, torturous contracts with T Mobile, I'm reluctant to commit and the one month long seems more reasonable. GiffGaff also do free for 0800 which seems very civilised.

Am I being overly cautious about the 24 month deal? I've been with T Mobile since around 2005 so I've never done this before. I hope you can help...

The first thing you need to find out is your usage. Have a look through your latest bills to see how many minutes, texts and data you are using each month.

The most hassle free way of going to a SIM Only is by staying on the same network. So you can ring up T-Mobile and sign up to any of their one month rolling deals. For £18pm T-Mobile do 1000 Mins, 5000 Texts and 3GB of data. If you're happy with T-Mobile's coverage then it is worth having a look at staying with them.

If you're happy with T-Mo coverage then it's worth looking at Virgin who use the T-Mobile network. For £15pm they do Unlimited Calls/Texts and 3.5GB of Data. This is a one month plan. To switch to this you ring up T-Mobile and ask for your PAC. Once you have this code you can sign up to the Virgin plan and use your PAC to transfer your mobile number to Virgin.

If you're not happy with T-Mo signal then it's worth considering companies like Giff Gaff/Tesco Mobile and Three UK.