Got a phone minus the contract? Don\u2019t miss these sizzling SIM-only plans from Vodafone, EE, Three and more. <\/p>
If you\u2019re keen to keep your phone expenditure to a minimum, then one route to explore is picking up a SIM-only plan. Of course, you\u2019ll need a handset, and it will need to be \u2018unlocked\u2019 for whichever network you choose. If you\u2019ve got these, you will save money compared to a typical contract, which incorporates the handset\u2019s cost.<\/p>\n
And what makes SIM-only plans so appealing is that you\u2019ll often find them on sale throughout the year. Many providers either slash the prices of their SIM-only contracts or boost the allotted data allowance. Either way, these discounted packages are often sublime value for money.<\/p>\n
Read on for our run-down of the best offers on SIM-only plans you\u2019ll find this July, followed by a few more pointers on the benefits of foregoing a new phone. And if you happen to be on the hunt for a new handset? Make sure you read our best iPhone<\/a>, new phones 2021<\/a> and Samsung Galaxy phone list<\/a> articles.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s are the best SIM-only offers you\u2019ll find online right now.<\/p>\n A SIM-only plan sets you up with minutes, texts and data on a monthly basis \u2013 all that\u2019s missing is the phone. Instead, you\u2019ll get the SIM (subscriber identification module) card, the conduit between you and your provider.<\/p>\n More and more SIM-only contracts are 5G these days, so if you\u2019ve got a phone that supports the latest generation of connectivity, you can be sure to find a plan.<\/p> If your phone-obsessed mate has donated their no-longer-flagship handset to you, then you should definitely consider picking up a SIM-only plan. If you\u2019re happy with your friend\u2019s cast-off, then why spend unnecessary money on a new handset?<\/p>\n People who chew through lots of data should also consider the SIM-only route, especially if they\u2019re nearing the end of their current contract. If you like to stream film and TV shows while you\u2019re out and about, you\u2019ll doubtless plough through loads of your allotted data. So if you\u2019re about to finish your current contract, consider keeping your handset and switching over to SIM-only.<\/p>\n Lastly, SIM-only plans are perfect for commitment-phobes who don\u2019t want to get locked into the usual two-year contract with a phone provider. Many SIM-only contracts are 12, 16 or 24 months long \u2013 but some providers, like GiffGaff and Smarty, offer rolling plans you can exit at any time.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re mid-contract and not quite ready for the SIM-only switcheroo, then bookmark this page \u2013 we\u2019re keeping it up-to-date with all the latest price drops and data boosts. And for all the latest news and deals, make sure you sign up for the RadioTimes.com<\/strong> tech newsletter.<\/p>\n For the latest news reviews and deals, check out the RadioTimes.com Technology<\/a> section. Want a new handset and not sure what to buy? Read our guide to the best smartphone<\/a> of the year so far. Don\u2019t miss our pick of the best broadband deals<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n Got a phone minus the contract? Don\u2019t miss these sizzling SIM-only plans from Vodafone, EE, Three and more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":24,"featured_media":2591,"template":"","categories":[1],"acf":[],"uagb_featured_image_src":{"full":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021.jpg",1998,1331,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021-300x200.jpg",300,200,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021-768x512.jpg",768,512,true],"large":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021-1024x682.jpg",800,533,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021-1536x1023.jpg",1536,1023,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/uploads\/sites\/56\/2021\/08\/best-sim-only-deals-in-august-2021.jpg",1998,1331,false]},"uagb_author_info":{"display_name":"importmanagerhub@sprylab.com","author_link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/author\/importmanagerhubsprylab-com\/"},"uagb_comment_info":0,"uagb_excerpt":"Got a phone minus the contract? Don\u2019t miss these sizzling SIM-only plans from Vodafone, EE, Three and more.","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed\/2590"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/rss_feed"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/rss_feed"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/24"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2591"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2590"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2590"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Best SIM-only deals in August 2021<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1GB<\/del> 12GB data<\/a> | \u00a38 a month (12 months)<\/li>\n\u00a310<\/del> \u00a35 first six months (24 months)<\/li>\nWhat is a SIM-only plan?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Why choose SIM-only?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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