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Sim Only Contracts

By Paul Turner
Aug 19, 2009
Sim Only Deal Contracts are mobile phone contracts just like any normal contract that you would find in your local phones4u store or o2 shop however they are sim only, which means they don't supply you with a phone. These are perfect if you already have a mobile phone and want a better deal. The contracts offer more minutes and texts often for a lower price than your normal contracts.

How Can a Sim only deal be better value

When you take out a new mobile phone with the contract you usually get the phone for free or at a very good discount. In actual fact - mobile phones are still quite an advanced piece of equipment that we take for granted and therefore have a relatively high cost. This cost is absorbed into the contract.

How long is a sim only contract?

They are not like normal contracts where you are tied into a minimum term such as 12 or 18 months, these contracts are only 30 days, which means you just need to give a months notice. This is perfect if your situation changes and you need to cancel your contract fast.

Sim Card Only Offers

Many people in the UK are not aware of the option of a sim only contract, and yet for many people in would be an ideal option. Many people are eligible too - you just need an old mobile phone, or be happy to use your current phone if you are out of your minimum contract term.

These contracts are usually 12, 18 or 24 months and are there to make sure the mobile phone networks keep your monthly rental long enough to pay for the handset. If you are out of your current contract and are still happy with your phone, you should defiantly look at the sim only deals on offer.

A SIM only deal allows you to continue to use your existing handset and keep your existing mobile number by simply sending you the small SIM card that is required to connect to a mobile network and that is used by every mobile phone in the world. A SIM card is universally compatible with any mobile handset, though you will probably need to get your handset unlocked if it is currently linked to a particular network and your new SIM card is manufactured and operated by a different one.

Why Choose SIM Only?

Because it will definitely save you money. There is no phone cost to recover, so they line rental can cheaper. The only "hardware" that needs supplying is the actual card itself which is small.

Each contract will also include a set number of free anytime any network voice minutes and any network texts each month, ranging from 100 minutes and 200 texts right up to 1200 minutes and unlimited texts depending on the contract and network. You'll get a lot more out of a SIM only tariff than you would one that includes a handset. The second key benefit of SIM only deals is that there is a minimum contract of just 30 days with every network that offers these deals. This means that if you are not satisfied with the price plan or service in any way that you're only committed for one month, after which time you can leave without incurring any charges or penalties.
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