What is a SIM Only Plan?
A SIM only plan gives you calls, texts and data without including a phone. It's typically a lower-cost option if you already own a compatible handset. Sky Mobile offers 30-day and 24-month SIM only plans with flexible data options and 5G access on compatible devices.
What is a SIM only plan?
A SIM only plan is a mobile service contract that provides a physical SIM or eSIM, with allowances for calls, texts and data. However, a SIM only plan doesn’t include a new phone.
You can use the plan with a compatible device you already own, so your monthly payment covers the mobile service rather than the cost of a handset. It can be a suitable option if you want to keep your current phone and choose a data allowance and contract length that match your needs.
You can use the plan with a compatible device you already own, so your monthly payment covers the mobile service rather than the cost of a handset. It can be a suitable option if you want to keep your current phone and choose a data allowance and contract length that match your needs.
How does a SIM only plan work?
A SIM only plan works by giving you an allowance of data, calls and texts to use with a compatible phone you already own. A SIM only plan works in a few simple steps:
1. Choose your allowance: Select the amount of data, calls and texts you need. Because a new phone isn’t included, you only pay for your chosen allowance.
2. Choose your contract length: Sky Mobile offers 30-day and 24-month SIM Only plans, so you can choose a contract that suits your needs.
3. Manage your data plan: Change your data plan each month. Upgrades take effect straight away, while downgrades apply from your next bill date.
Once you’ve chosen a plan, insert the physical SIM into your compatible phone or activate an eSIM to start using your allowance.
1. Choose your allowance: Select the amount of data, calls and texts you need. Because a new phone isn’t included, you only pay for your chosen allowance.
2. Choose your contract length: Sky Mobile offers 30-day and 24-month SIM Only plans, so you can choose a contract that suits your needs.
3. Manage your data plan: Change your data plan each month. Upgrades take effect straight away, while downgrades apply from your next bill date.
Once you’ve chosen a plan, insert the physical SIM into your compatible phone or activate an eSIM to start using your allowance.
What are the benefits of a SIM only plan?
At Sky Mobile, SIM Only plans give you greater flexibility over your data allowance and monthly cost, without compromising on quality, coverage or value.
• More flexibility: Choose a 30-day or 24-month plan and change your data plan whenever you like.
• Keep your current phone: Continue using a compatible device you already own instead of paying for a new one. You could also pair your plan with a SIM-free phone.
• Control your monthly cost: Pay for your calls, texts and data without the cost of a phone included.
• Choose the data you need: Select an allowance based on how you use your phone, from light browsing to regular streaming.
• Get 5G connectivity: Connect to 5G with a compatible phone when you’re in a 5G coverage area.
• Global Roaming: Use your plan in 120 destinations for just £2 a day, or free for Sky VIP Diamond Customers, so you can roam with ease.
• Save unused data: Unused data rolls into your Sky Piggybank for up to 12 months, where you can use it to top up a SIM or exchange it for rewards.
• More flexibility: Choose a 30-day or 24-month plan and change your data plan whenever you like.
• Keep your current phone: Continue using a compatible device you already own instead of paying for a new one. You could also pair your plan with a SIM-free phone.
• Control your monthly cost: Pay for your calls, texts and data without the cost of a phone included.
• Choose the data you need: Select an allowance based on how you use your phone, from light browsing to regular streaming.
• Get 5G connectivity: Connect to 5G with a compatible phone when you’re in a 5G coverage area.
• Global Roaming: Use your plan in 120 destinations for just £2 a day, or free for Sky VIP Diamond Customers, so you can roam with ease.
• Save unused data: Unused data rolls into your Sky Piggybank for up to 12 months, where you can use it to top up a SIM or exchange it for rewards.
How much data allowance can I get with a SIM only plan?
At Sky Mobile, you can choose from a range of data allowances to suit how you use your phone.
• 100MB, 1GB, 3GB or 5GB: Suitable for lighter use, such as messaging, checking emails and occasional browsing.
• 10GB or 40GB: A good option for regular browsing, social media, music and some video streaming.
• 50GB, 75GB or unlimited data: Designed for frequent streaming, gaming, video calls or using your phone as a hotspot.
• 100MB, 1GB, 3GB or 5GB: Suitable for lighter use, such as messaging, checking emails and occasional browsing.
• 10GB or 40GB: A good option for regular browsing, social media, music and some video streaming.
• 50GB, 75GB or unlimited data: Designed for frequent streaming, gaming, video calls or using your phone as a hotspot.
Which SIM only plan is right for you?
30-day plan: Best for flexibility
• Get great-value mobile without a long-term commitment. This flexible rolling plan lets you change your data plan whenever you like and lets you save spare data in your Sky Piggybank for later.
24-month plan: Best for long term value
• Save more with Sky Mobile’s best-value fixed-term plan. Change your data plan whenever you like and roll unused data for up to a year to keep, share or swap for rewards. Customers who switched saved over £100.
• Get great-value mobile without a long-term commitment. This flexible rolling plan lets you change your data plan whenever you like and lets you save spare data in your Sky Piggybank for later.
24-month plan: Best for long term value
• Save more with Sky Mobile’s best-value fixed-term plan. Change your data plan whenever you like and roll unused data for up to a year to keep, share or swap for rewards. Customers who switched saved over £100.
Explore SIM only plans with Sky Mobile
Sky Mobile offers a choice of 30-day and 24-month SIM only plans, with a range of data allowances and the flexibility to change your data plan whenever you like.
Ready to find the right option for you? Explore a range of SIM only mobile plans and choose the data allowance and contract length that suit your needs.
Get the flexibility you want without compromising on quality, coverage or value.
Ready to find the right option for you? Explore a range of SIM only mobile plans and choose the data allowance and contract length that suit your needs.
Get the flexibility you want without compromising on quality, coverage or value.