Many more consumers are turning to SIM Only deals in a bid to save money. The cheaper deals tend to mean that consumers could be paying as little as £11 for their contract. This site aims to give you all the information on SIM Only contracts to ensure that you know which is best for you.

What are SIM Only Contracts?

SIM Only contracts are simply contracts where you pay for the SIM only. This means that you don’t get handset upgrades, you must buy a new phone yourself when you want it. However, if you don’t have to have the latest handset, then SIM Only deals could suit you well. They are a lot less than handset deals and give consumers great deals on minutes and texting price plans.

Is a SIM Only contract for me?

That depends. Are you bothered about getting handset upgrades? Would you prefer to spend less and keep your old mobile phone? If the answer to these questions is yes, then SIM Only deals are probably going to suit you. As they don’t include the handset cost, SIM Only contracts are a lot cheaper than ones which include handsets. It just means that if you do want a new mobile phone, then you will have to buy it yourself.

Buying a new phone when you’re on a SIM only contract is really simple. Just go to a high street store (it doesn’t have to be your Network store) or online and look at unlocked mobile phones. This means that your SIM will work in the phone regardless of its network. Just place your SIM inside and hey presto, you have a new working phone!

What are the different types of SIM Only deals?

Most SIM Only deals offer either a monthly rolling contract or a 12 month contract. A monthly rolling contract is a contract which does not have a definite end date, instead it continues from month to month. Most networks state that consumers need to give them 30 days notice if they wish to change their contract.

A 12 month contract, as it would suggest, lasts 12 months. Consumers on a 12 month contract should note when it will end as they may not necessarily be contacted by their network. At the end of the contract, consumers should either wait to be contacted by their network or contact them in order to establish a new deal.

Can I get internet packages on SIM Only contracts?

Yes. Many consumers presume that they would not be entitled to internet data usage as their contract is a SIM only one. However, different networks offer different packages so it’s worth researching what you want before getting your packages together.

Consumers can expect to be paying the higher fees for internet usage on their mobiles, with most packages offering between 500MB and 1GB. Some consumers may be able to find unlimited internet usage, but these are hard to come by and require a lot of research!

Where’s the catch?

There is no catch with SIM only mobile phones. The only thing to look out for is if you’re switching to a SIM Only deal from a handset contract. If you also have insurance with your network, make sure to tell them that you’re moving to SIM only contracts to ensure you’re not left with invalid insurance.

Check out the SIM only deals for Vodafone SIM Only, O2 SIM Only, Orange SIM Only, T Mobile SIM Only, Three SIM Only, Virgin Mobile SIM Only, Tesco SIM Only, Asda SIM Only.