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Pure, noncommittal SIM only deals

Hi


Is there a current mobile provider that offers a noncommittal SIM only deal?


I would like a SIM where I only pay for calls and data used.



I don't want to be tied to any sort of plan where you need to top-up with a minimum amount per month.


I'm not going to use the SIM for anything nefarious.



Can anyone help?

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  • Farway
    Farway Posts: 14,981 Forumite
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    Most have these, look under PAYG, bundles are sometimes cheaper dependant on how much you sue of course


    PAYG is often not obvious from the providers web sites and need a bit of looking for

    https://kenstechtips.com/index.php/free-pay-as-you-go-sim-cards-listed-reviewed-and-compared


    Normally order a free SIM, then opt for PAYG
    Numerus non sum
  • leviathan
    leviathan Posts: 257 Forumite
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    The days of OVP Virgin are long gone. EE finally killed my sim a year or so back.

    The link posted suggests ASDA are the most friendly for receive only. No top up required and it will stay active for 180days, then minimum of £1 which if you use to only send one text at 5p per text will last you another 9yrs
  • mgfvvc
    mgfvvc Posts: 1,234 Forumite
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    paulrob666 wrote: »
    I would like a SIM where I only pay for calls and data used.

    I don't want to be tied to any sort of plan where you need to top-up with a minimum amount per month.
    Would O2 classic PAYG suit? It's a 3-2-1 tariff, i.e. calls 3p/min, texts 2p, data 1p/MB. You might have to make use of the phone every 6 months to ensure it stays active.



    Three PAYG has the same pricing.
  • glennevis
    glennevis Posts: 765 Forumite
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    edited 8 November 2019 at 7:42PM
    Three free Data Reward SIM works for me. 200MB data every month for free and PAYG calls and texts. Register and use some data every 6 months to keep it alive.


    https://3g.co.uk/three-data-reward-sim
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