UK’s best SIM-only deals give you all the data you need

Get UW’s best SIM-only deals with flexible monthly contracts so you can keep your phone and without committing to lengthy plans.

Add another service to get the UK’s cheapest SIM-only plan that can keep up with your data usage on the UK’s best network.

Extra unlimited data SIMs for £10 with 5G on the UK’s best network and free EU roaming.

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The UK’s best deal on Unlimited SIMs and best unlimited data deal in the UK: Based on price, speed and reliability. Price: UK's cheapest unlimited SIM and cheapest unlimited multi-SIM package in the UK on a 30 day rolling contract (excluding introductory or time limited offers). Prices correct as of 17.06.2024. Speed & reliability: We use the EE network. EE was the winner in the overall (best) network performance category for both RootMetrics’ H1 2023 testing and for the past ten years in a row. Experiences & coverage may vary. Rootmetrics award is not an endorsement of EE or UW. Visit RootMetrics or ask us for more details uw.co.uk/help/contact-us.

Our Essential plan

Our Essential plan gives you 8GB of data allowance a month at an incredible price that’s locked in until 2025. So you don’t have to worry about your monthly phone bill changing.

With our cheap SIM-only Essential plan, you’ll get:

4G Connectivity
Wi-Fi Calling
Monthly rolling contract

The legal bit

Prices fixed until 1/01/25. Thereafter, if we increase our prices, we will notify you before the change takes effect. Unlimited+ and Essentials tariffs only.

EU roaming on our Essential plan has a £2 daily charge – subject to your 8GB data allowance. Our Essential plan gives you access to 4G with a compatible phone.

Our Unlimited+ plan

Need more data? Our Unlimited+ SIM-only deal gives you unlimited data and includes access to 5G. Whether you’re a serial internet surfer or love to stream the latest entertainment, our unlimited data plan has you covered. View our Unlimited data SIM deals.

You’ll also get EU roaming at no extra cost.

4G & 5G Connectivity
Wi-Fi Calling
Monthly rolling contract
EU roaming included

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Our Unlimited+ plan gives you access to 4G/5G with a compatible handset. Inclusive EU Roaming, subject to a 14GB roaming cap. Data consumption is subject to a personal usage cap of 500GB. For further details, please see our terms and conditions and our Mobile Fair Usage Policy.

EU roaming on our Essential plan has a £2 daily charge – subject to your 8GB data allowance. Our Essential plan gives you access to 4G with a compatible phone.

Save more with our family SIM deal

When you purchase your first Unlimited SIM for £23 a month, you can add up to three additional Unlimited SIMs for only £10 each per month. Go Unlimited for the UK’s cheapest unlimited deal. Plus, get bigger bundle discounts when you take any 2 SIMs. Discover our family SIM deals.

Why choose UW for your mobile SIM deal?

Flexible monthly contracts

You won’t have to commit to a lengthy mobile phone plan as our SIM-only deals are on monthly rolling contracts – so you’re never locked in. Learn more about our mobile deals.

Ultra-fast speeds

Our mobile plans are powered by the UK’s best network, so you’ll get top speeds and strong signal nationwide. Unlimited+ customers will also get 5G.

Crystal-clear connections

We also offer Wi-Fi Calling with both our Essentials and Unlimited+ plans, so you can enjoy a clearer connection, even in locations with poor cellular signals.

30 days to change your mind

After you switch to UW, you’ll get 30 days to change your mind and cancel your contract without a penalty.

How to switch your mobile provider to UW

Order your SIM

Our SIM-only plans are available to new and existing UW customers. New customers can sign up here, and current customers can add to their bundle by signing into their account. Or you can give us a call on 0333 777 0777.

Activate your SIM

We’ll send your SIM to you, and it should arrive in 3–5 working days. Simply activate your new SIM in your online account or the UW app. You can find out more about activating your SIM here.

You’re all set

Once your new SIM card has been activated, pop it into your phone, and you’re ready to go.

A network you can rely on

When you switch your mobile provider to UW, you’ll get access to fast speeds and high-quality Wi-Fi Calling.

With 99% UK coverage available with both 4G and 5G. Use our mobile network checker to see what coverage you can get in your area.

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The legal bit

The UK’s best deal on Unlimited SIMs and best unlimited data deal in the UK: Based on price, speed and reliability. Price: UK's cheapest unlimited multi-SIM package in the UK on a 30 day rolling contract (excluding introductory or time limited offers). Prices correct as of 12.02.2025.

EU roaming on our Essential plan has a £2 daily charge – subject to your 8GB data allowance. Our Essential plan gives you access to 4G with a compatible phone.

Cheapest variable energy: when you take energy and two other eligible bundle services vs standard variable tariffs offered by major suppliers (large and medium suppliers as defined by Ofgem), for sale nationally, excl. existing customer tariffs. Based on Ofgem's typical domestic usage. Payment by Direct Debit. Correct as of 03/02/2024. Contact us to verify. See UW terms and conditions.

Fixed tariff: only available to eligible customers who take two or more bundle services (bundle services are energy, broadband and mobile). Smart meter required. Full details, eligibility and terms available at UW terms and conditions.

FAQs

What is a SIM-only deal?

A SIM-only deal is when you only pay for your data, minutes, and texts for a set monthly cost. You receive a SIM, but not a handset.

SIM-only deals are ideal if you want to keep your phone but upgrade to a contract that better suits your needs.

Can I change to a SIM-only deal but keep my mobile number?

Yes, it’s easy to switch to a UW SIM-only deal without changing your mobile number. You can get a porting authorisation code (PAC) that allows you to transfer your current number from your previous network provider to your new UW contract.

If you want to upgrade your current UW tariff to a SIM-only contract, your number will automatically stay the same.

How do I activate my new SIM card?

Activating your new UW SIM card is easy. You can activate your SIM in your online account, in the UW app, or by calling our automated activation line on 0333 003 5645.

If you call us to activate your SIM, please have the following information on hand:

The mobile number to activate
The year of birth of the mobile holder

How long does my SIM-only contract last?

We offer flexible SIM-only contracts that you pay for on a monthly basis and last for one calendar month. This means you’re not tied down to a lengthy tariff.

Which countries are included in EU roaming?

Our Unlimited+ plan includes EU roaming, so you can make calls, send texts, and use your data allowance in Europe (EU) and The European Economic Area (EEA) at no extra charge.

The following countries are included in our Roam like Home service:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canary Islands (Spain), Croatia, Cyprus (South), Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, French Guiana (France), Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guadeloupe (France), Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Martinique (France), Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Reunion (France), Romania, Saint Barthelemy (France), Saint Martin (France), San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City.

What is your Fair Usage Policy?

On our Unlimited+ plan, our Roam like Home service comes with a Fair Usage policy that lets you use up to 14GB of your data allowance in the Roam like Home countries.

Once you’ve used your Fair Usage policy amount when roaming, we’ll notify you, and surcharges will apply to continue using data when roaming in our Europe Zone.