SIM Only Deals with Internet

Do I need an internet allowance with my SIM only contract?

If you want to get online with your mobile phone then you should consider a SIM only deal with internet as part of the plan. If you don’t have an internet data allowance as part of your mobile phone plan then the rate for using the internet on your phone can work out quite expensive compared to a plan which specifically caters for internet use. If you are in the middle of an existing mobile contract you can usually add an internet data allowance on to your plan for as little as £5 per month. If you have come to the end of your mobile contract and want to keep the same phone and number then choosing one of the many SIM only deals with internet allowance included is likely to be the cheapest option.

iPhone, Blackberry, HTC and other Smartphones need good data allowances

If you have a HTC Desire, iPhone 4, Blackberry, Samsung Galaxy or any other smartphone that you want to keep at the end of the contract then to make the full use of all of downloading those great apps, video, emails and general web browsing then you are going to want a SIM only plan with a good data allowance to allow you to get online. Downloading apps, emailing, and watching video clips all eat in to your monthly data allowance. It’s worth checking how much data you use at present (your bill or provider should tell you this), then you can pick a suitable deal. If you’re not sure what data allowance you need then start with a small allowance as most UK SIM only providers will notify you if you go over your allowance so you can usually upgrade this at a later date if needed.

Vodafone, T-Mobile, Orange, O2 and 3 all offer deals with internet allowance

There’s a lot of choice out there so don’t rush in to a decision. All the main UK mobile providers including Vodafone, O”, T-Mobile, 3 and Orange offer SIM only internet deals so take your time and use the comparison table above to work out which is the best deal for your needs. You should also consider how many minutes and texts you need plus what length contract you want to commit to. Most deals are either monthly or yearly with the latter giving you extra value for the longer commitment. Some deals of SIM only unlimited internet allowances so you have as much data as you need which is great for smartphone users who spend all day online or downloading data hungry apps!