Sim Only deals and questions

What is a sim only rolling contract?

A sim only rolling contract means a contract that continues until someone ends it. It is unlike a fixed contract where you will be tied in to the contract for a certain length of time. A rolling contract can be ended at any time. Some sim only deals are on a contract basis for so many months then after this time it will become a rolling contract meaning it can be ended at any time. Check when looking for a deal if there is a fixed length of time before it becomes a rolling agreement.

A sim only deal means only a SIM card will be provided - no handset or device is included.

Which sim only deals allow tethering?

The cheapest Sim only plan on 3g.co.uk with tethering is £14 a month on a 12 month contract. This will get you:-

12 GB data and all you can eat minutes and texts. This allowance is for your own personal use in the UK and also in 71 destinations abroad including USA, France, Spain, Australia and Singapore. You can use your phone abroad in these countries at no extra charge than any other UK mobile network.

Another best seller from 3g.co.uk is a Sim only plan with tethering for £18 a month (on offer at the moment - would usually be £20) on a 12 month contract. This will give you 30GB data, 600 minutes call time, all you can eat texts, 30GB personal hotspot and also Go Binge. Go Binge allows you unlimited access for streaming video and music from selected partners – for the full terms and conditions see http://www.three.co.uk/go-binge

If you do decide to go with this plan you might be interested to know that 3g.co.uk have some great bundle deals on offer for those that choose this deal.

Also, on offer at the moment with https://3g.co.uk is a Sim only plan giving you 100GB data, all you can eat minutes and texts, 30GB Personal Hotspot and Go Binge. All this at an exclusive price of £25 a month, usually £27. Again there are some great savings to be had with the bundle deal that this plan offers with it. This is on a 12 month contract.

For those that want everything possible on a Sim only plan there is this top deal at https://3g.co.uk/sim-only

On offer at £28 (usually £30) a month on a 12 month contract for unlimited data, unlimited all you can eat minutes and texts, 30GB hotpsot and Go Binge! And of course there is a bundle offer with this plan too.

How do I change from contract to Sim only?

If your contract is coming to an end it is easy to change to Sim only. Just choose which deal you want, fill in the relevant details and then pay online. Your Sim will be posted out to you straight away. Once your Sim arrives put it in to your phone and then contact your old provider to tell them you are leaving. If you want to keep your telephone number you need to ask your old provider for a PAC (Port Authorisation Code) and then inform your new provider of this code. Usually your number will be ported by the following day to your new provider.

If you are still tied in to a contract then you will have to look in to whether it is cost effective to swap to a Sim only deal before the contract ends. Sometimes the savings can outweigh the cost of ending the contract early and in that case it isn’t worth waiting for the contract to end.

Can I use my sim card on other phones?

If your sim card fits in another phone it may be possible to use it, however many phones will be locked to a certain network provider. (see sim lock)

It is possible to get your phone unlocked see video below

Mobile Networks can no longer charge you for this if you're out of contract although if you're still in contract or on pay-as-you-go, they could charge you.

Fact it is perfectly legal to unlock your phone.

It's a common misconception that unlocking your phone is illegal, it is not