EE vs Sky(o2)?

MoneyMon555

Quick question but a bit of context first. I am only looking to get a Sim deal NOT a new handset - I am on EE and out of contract (pay £9 a month for 10g) and generally pleased with what I get , but no roll over of data

Talking to Sky again tomorrow after initial discussion about moving to them (as I have my TV with them and get VIP discounts)

I like the idea of roll over data and my partner could get sim too and then get 25% off - they are quoting about £8 for 7gig (if I remember correctly?)

But when I do my research and do a speed test when out of the house , then my EE is pretty quick data download, whereas my wife on giff-gaff , which is O2, is really slow. And O2  is Sky's provider

QUESTION - If I have Sky mobile sim, will data outside of the house be significantly slower than now when I am with EE?

matelodave

It depends where you are - in some places 02 will be faster than EE or Three or Vodafone, other places it will probably different. Each of the networks have their own base stations and use different frequencies which make coverage different where ever you are.

In the end you have to try it out to see which network gives you the coverage and speeds where you want to use it.

PHK

MoneyMon555 said:

Quick question but a bit of context first. I am only looking to get a Sim deal NOT a new handset - I am on EE and out of contract (pay £9 a month for 10g) and generally pleased with what I get , but no roll over of data

Talking to Sky again tomorrow after initial discussion about moving to them (as I have my TV with them and get VIP discounts)

I like the idea of roll over data and my partner could get sim too and then get 25% off - they are quoting about £8 for 7gig (if I remember correctly?)

But when I do my research and do a speed test when out of the house , then my EE is pretty quick data download, whereas my wife on giff-gaff , which is O2, is really slow. And O2  is Sky's provider

QUESTION - If I have Sky mobile sim, will data outside of the house be significantly slower than now when I am with EE?

If Giffgaff is slower than EE where you are then it’s likely that O2 will also be slower. 

It doesvary from place to place but EE regularly scores higher speeds in comparison tests 

MoneyMon555

Thanks both, I decided against it in the end, and will stick with EE - only about £1 a month in it, so I won't be saving enough to warrant changing

getmore4less

Why not try Lebara or Lyca for 1p per month for 6 months.  12GB per month

if your first month no good only cost 1p

MoneyMon555

getmore4less said:

Why not try Lebara or Lyca for 1p per month for 6 months.  12GB per month

if your first month no good only cost 1p

How much after the first 6 months?

Why would I try it? What network provider do they use?

getmore4less

MoneyMon555 said:

getmore4less said:

Why not try Lebara or Lyca for 1p per month for 6 months.  12GB per month

if your first month no good only cost 1p

How much after the first 6 months?

Why would I try it? What network provider do they use?

Because 1p is a lot cheaper than £6 a month  and only costs 1p to try each one before committing your number
They are rolling 1m contract stop at any time

you save £50+ over the first 6 months then look at what deals are about.


After 6m if you decide to stay £6.90pm.

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lebara-12gb-5g-data-unlimited-min-text100-international-min-eu-roaming-now-01p-for-six-months-ps690-after-at-lebara-3978870

https://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lyca-mobile-now-1p-12gb-5g-data-unlim-min-text-100-international-min-eu-roam-35gb-1p-for-six-months-then-ps690-at-lyca-mobile-3979844

virgo17

MoneyMon555 said:

getmore4less said:

Why not try Lebara or Lyca for 1p per month for 6 months.  12GB per month

if your first month no good only cost 1p

How much after the first 6 months?

Why would I try it? What network provider do they use?

I think your questions have been answered in the post above.

They use Vodafone as their provider.

We have two Lebara SIM's in this household. Low cost and so far a reliable service. If that changes we can cancel at the drop of a hat and go elsewhere taking our numbers with us.

jimjames

virgo17 said:

MoneyMon555 said:

getmore4less said:

Why not try Lebara or Lyca for 1p per month for 6 months.  12GB per month

if your first month no good only cost 1p

How much after the first 6 months?

Why would I try it? What network provider do they use?

They use Vodafone as their provider.

Lebara uses Vodafone, Lyca uses O2