Data sim

[oppy]

Hi folks, can anyone recommend a data only sim that's not on a contract? I was gifted a wifi unit a few years ago by a dear friend here, which was working upto last year so I do not know whether it has died or just the card I was using
Ta
Peter

 

[Fisherman]

Hi folks, can anyone recommend a data only sim that's not on a contract? I was gifted a wifi unit a few years ago by a dear friend here, which was working upto last year so I do not know whether it has died or just the card I was using
Ta
Peter

Try taking the sim from your phone and putting it into WiFi router. If it works ok then you know it’s the SIM card that’s not functioning. You don’t need a data SIM card if your router is unlocked any sim with data will work.

 

[GeoffL]

We made a bad choice when we bought a data-only SIM where we could buy a month's worth at a time. The mistake was that it cost £13 for 40GB but a normal SIM gave us 100GB for £12 from the same company (Smarty). If your wifi router lets you log on and access SMS messages, you don't need a data-only SIM.
Which is best depends upon which network you want to use and virtual mobile network operators are almost always cheaper than the host network (e.g. Smarty is usually cheaper than Three for the same amount of data and Tesco Mobile is cheaper than O2).
Note that (strictly) these are 'pre-pay contract accounts' with 30-day minima, but you can turn off auto-renew and (for Smarty and Tesco at least) buy another 30 days-worth when you need it.

 

[oppy]

Try taking the sim from your phone and putting it into WiFi router. If it works ok then you know it’s the SIM card that’s not functioning. You don’t need a data SIM card if your router is unlocked any sim with data will work.

Thank you for that, this daft old soul had never thought that the two were compatible, oh I do hate technology !!!!!

 

[Fisherman]

Thank you for that, this daft old soul had never thought that the two were compatible, oh I do hate technology !!!!!

Me too, trying to keep up with it gets harder by the year Peter.

 

[trevskoda]

Also look at onepenny mobile, you can either buy a year or one mth at a time when required, handy site to use.

 

[alwaysared]

Decent deal on Lebara, 100GB for £1.50/month x 7 months then £11.90 all on a 30 day rolling contract, cancel anytime

https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/msm/p/44000018.html

Regards,
Del

 

[Geek]

Hi folks, can anyone recommend a data only sim that's not on a contract? I was gifted a wifi unit a few years ago by a dear friend here, which was working upto last year so I do not know whether it has died or just the card I was using
Ta
Peter

What we use is a prepaid Three sim from scancom. They do one that allows 80GB per month (that's what we use in the car) and one that allows 500GB per month (which is more than we need for the motorhome).
The motorhome one ran out last month, so I had to buy another. It cost £70 and gives 500GB per month until 8 November 2027. That's 30 months, so it works out at £2.33 per month.

 

[Robmac]

Also look at onepenny mobile, you can either buy a year or one mth at a time when required, handy site to use.

Very pleased with 1pMobile since you introduced me to it Trev.

I can get any of the following 30 day Data boosts on my account for when we are away. I currently have Texts, Calls and 25gb Data for £10 per month on a rolling contract;

1GB data only​

£3.00

2GB data only​

£5.00

4GB data only​

£6.50

10GB data only​

£7.00

25GB data only​

£9.00

50GB data only​

£9.00

75GB data only​

£11.25

100GB data only​

£13.50

150GB data only​

£15.75

200GB data only​

£18.00

 

[TJBi]

Very pleased with 1pMobile since you introduced me to it Trev.

I can get any of the following 30 day Data boosts on my account for when we are away. I currently have Texts, Calls and 25gb Data for £10 per month on a rolling contract;

1GB data only​

£3.00

2GB data only​

£5.00

4GB data only​

£6.50

10GB data only​

£7.00

25GB data only​

£9.00

50GB data only​

£9.00

75GB data only​

£11.25

100GB data only​

£13.50

150GB data only​

£15.75

200GB data only​

£18.00

Looks somewhat expensive compared to Smarty.

 

[oppy]

Sorted !!!!!!!!!!! Thanks folks for advice, suggestions and guidance, I am now connected
The old Huawei box that I was gifted is still working so hopefully we're back in mobile action
Peter

 

[trevskoda]

Very pleased with 1pMobile since you introduced me to it Trev.

I can get any of the following 30 day Data boosts on my account for when we are away. I currently have Texts, Calls and 25gb Data for £10 per month on a rolling contract;

1GB data only​

£3.00

2GB data only​

£5.00

4GB data only​

£6.50

10GB data only​

£7.00

25GB data only​

£9.00

50GB data only​

£9.00

75GB data only​

£11.25

100GB data only​

£13.50

150GB data only​

£15.75

200GB data only​

£18.00

And furthure down you can buy a years lot with big data allowence for under £100, this is mine

.

 

[TJBi]

10GB is big???

 

[Tezza33]

10GB would last me a few days, for data I use either 3 or EE unlimited data Sims from Scancom, there are some good offers on for pre-loaded cards

Scancom Data Sims

The Data SIM Collection

www.amazon.co.uk

 

[trevskoda]

10GB would last me a few days, for data I use either 3 or EE unlimited data Sims from Scancom, there are some good offers on for pre-loaded cards

Scancom Data Sims

The Data SIM Collection

www.amazon.co.uk

I use my ph to begging calls, dont use much data at all, i do all that on a secure pc at home.

 

[Robmac]

Looks somewhat expensive compared to Smarty.

100gb (which is what I would order for a week away) for £13.50 So £1.50 dearer than Smarty - I already have a 1p account so it's just so easy to arrange in a few seconds and for the sake of £1.50 who cares!

 

[trevskoda]

100gb (which is what I would order for a week away) for £13.50 So £1.50 dearer than Smarty - I already have a 1p account so it's just so easy to arrange in a few seconds and for the sake of £1.50 who cares!

My thinking to Rob.