Cheap sim for data only for tablet

Kim_kim

I've given my grandson a Samsung galaxy tablet - 10 inches.

He watched a lot of you tube, Disney car racing & stuff.

What would be a good deal on a data only sim for him, it's vitally important that once it's gone, it's gone & big bills can't be notched up!!!

I have no idea how much data is needed, I wouldn't save loads as he will mostly use it wi fi

woody2234

You could get a pay as you go data sim from Three and maybe buy a £10 credit top up from supermarket, you can also buy a three sim for £1 in the supermarket checkout. do you know if your Tablet is locked to a network like Vodafone or EE or 02 or Three, or is the Tablet "unlocked to any network" which means you can use any sim card in it. A giffgaff sim maybe an Idea

http://www.three.co.uk/Store/SIM/Pay_As_You_Go

https://freesim.vodafone.co.uk/?&gclid=Cj0KEQjwt6fHBRDtm9O8xPPHq4gBEiQAdxotvEYjZjVylKZ3lyYJthY_FsimReNXQfzSoWrNAs1sKwEaAsQ18P8HAQ

Also depends where they are going to be using the data sim because some networks cover different areas and some have 3g and or 4g coverage.

cookie365

Get a pay as you go sim with a monthly bundle.

http://kenstechtips.com/index.php/cheapest-pay-as-you-go-bundles

Then if he uses up the inclusive allowance and he hasn't got any credit, the data will stop, you won't get a bill like you do with a post-pay contract.

Most will have some minutes and texts too; just ignore that aspect, they don't really add any significant amount to the bundle price.

Kim_kim

It's not locked to any network

d123

Kim_kim wrote: »

I've given my grandson a Samsung galaxy tablet - 10 inches.

He watched a lot of you tube, Disney car racing & stuff.

What would be a good deal on a data only sim for him, it's vitally important that once it's gone, it's gone & big bills can't be notched up!!!

I have no idea how much data is needed, I wouldn't save loads as he will mostly use it wi fi

How about £29.99 for 12GB valid for 12 months on 3 PAYG?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5787957

You can probably get it cheaper if you check around online.

bat999

d123 wrote: »

...You can probably get it cheaper if you check around online.

Yes here ---> https://www.mymemory.co.uk/SIM-Cards/3/3-PAYG-4G-Trio-Data-SIM-Pack-Incl.-12GB-Data

d123

bat999 wrote: »

Yes here ---> https://www.mymemory.co.uk/SIM-Cards/3/3-PAYG-4G-Trio-Data-SIM-Pack-Incl.-12GB-Data

Equivalent of £1.99 for 1GB a month.

kwikbreaks

If he watches a lot of Youtube videos expect to either pay out a lot of money for data or the data you do pay for to be gone in a trice.

My granddaughter can easily chew through 1GB in an evening.

Why can't he use it on WiFi? If it's because there is no internet at home it would be cheaper to pay for fixed internet than for mobile data.

d123

kwikbreaks wrote: »

Why can't he use it on WiFi? If it's because there is no internet at home it would be cheaper to pay for fixed internet than for mobile data.

If you read the OP it says most use will be on wifi.

bat999

d123 wrote: »

How about £29.99 for 12GB valid for 12 months on 3 PAYG?

I have ordered the 24GB/24month version from Amazon.
Here ---> https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trio-Pay-Mobile-Broadband-Pack/dp/B01M3VJ2B2
I'm going to use it with a USB dongle when my Virgin broadband contract ends (soon).
:cool:

woody2234

Well you may need a Three dongle or mifi and find out if it works in your house, I use to put my dongle on a 2 metre usb cable to get it nearer the window and the mobile tower was across the valley and I use to get 5mb per second which is good enough for me.