When pairing a phone with an independently bought sim card, the first and most important thing is making sure that the phone in question is \u201cunlocked\u201d to the network you are joining. Simply contact your network to unlock a handset you already possess. Phones bought independently of a phone contract are generally always unlocked.<\/p>\n
Once you\u2019ve got an unlocked handset, the world of sim free deals is your oyster. On this page, we\u2019ll be helping you find the latest and greatest SIM-only deals in the seasonal sales, from Black Friday through to Cyber Monday 2021<\/a> \u2013 and beyond!<\/p>\n For those of you needing a SIM and gearing up for the big Black Friday bargain hunt \u2013 good news! There are always some great SIM-only deals during Black Friday. Read on for our guide to finding the best ones.<\/p>\n Different consumer tech categories fair differently when it comes to Black Friday, with some getting more notable discounts than others.<\/p>\n SIM-only deals is a really competitive field, as the phone networks go head to head trying to offer great deals to lure you away from your current provider, so it will definitely be worth waiting if you\u2019re on the hunt for a new deal. Many of the best SIM-only deals available right now actually launched last Black Friday.<\/p>\n Typically Black Friday sim only deals will offer you much more data for the same amount of cash, so if you often run out of data at the end of the month on your current deal, it\u2019s well worth taking a look this sales season.<\/p>\n SIM-only deals will definitely be on sale when the 26th of November rolls round \u2013 the big day itself \u2013 but we\u2019re expecting some good deals to land before then too. Take a look at the deals further down this page and check back later as we\u2019ll be updating this regularly.<\/p>\n The sales don\u2019t end on the 26th either, continuing on until Cyber Monday \u2013 the 29th \u2013 and beyond.<\/p>\n If you need a new phone to go with your new SIM \u2013 but you\u2019re short on inspiration \u2013 take a look at our best android phones<\/a> pages for some fantastic recommendations. If you\u2019re looking for a budget option, one inclusion on this list is priced at just \u00a3349.<\/p>\n Take a look at some of the best deals available right now below. We\u2019ll be regularly updating this section to help you stay up to date with the latest and greatest SIM-only deals.<\/p>\n Here are a few of the best retailers to go to for sim only deals. This list isn\u2019t exhaustive, but they\u2019re a great place to start.<\/p>\n Lots of the best SIM-only deals available right now actually launched last Black Friday, so if we get similarly enthusiastic price-slashing, this year buyers will be pleased.<\/p>\n Last year there were deals available across all the main networks and many of the smaller providers, too, with 5G connectivity offered almost across the board.<\/p>\n The aforementioned social media savvy network, Voxi<\/a>, offered a 15GB data plan with \u201cendless social media\u201d and 5G for just \u00a310 a month. The deal also included unlimited UK calls and texts. A real Black Friday bargain.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, EE<\/a> offered a huge 5G-ready 160GB data plan with unlimited texts and calls for \u00a320 per month, with a 24-month contract. The deal also included six months of Britbox<\/a>, Apple Music and MTV Play.<\/p>\n For deals like these, with huge data packages and massive savings, stay tuned and check back on this page as Black Friday approaches. We\u2019ll be keeping you updated with the best SIM-only deals<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the latest tech news, check out the\u00a0Technology<\/a> section. Don\u2019t forget to bookmark our guides to the best tablet<\/a>,\u00a0best smartphone<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0best soundbar<\/a> for inspiration.<\/strong><\/p><\/body><\/html>\n By George Storr Published: Thursday, 28 October 2021 at 12:00 am Bagging a good SIM-only deal can be the most affordable way to re-vamp your phone contract. 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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>When are the SIM-only deals expected to start this year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Best Black Friday SIM-only deals on offer right now<\/strong><\/h2>\n
1GB<\/del>\u00a015GB data<\/a>\u00a0| \u00a38 a month (12 months)<\/strong><\/li>\n\u00a310<\/del>\u00a0\u00a35 first six months (24 months)<\/strong><\/li>\nHow to get good SIM-only deals on Black Friday<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Which retailers have the most competitive SIM-only deals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Black Friday SIM-only deals: what offers were there last year?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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