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iPhone SIM only deals

Browse our best iPhone SIM only deals to find the right price and data plan for your needs.

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Thumbnail, graphic - SIM cards from different networks. Uswitch compares deals from Lebara Mobile, O2, iD Mobile, Three, Vodafone and others.

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Three Mobile SIM Deal

Three Mobile logo

£12.00 a monthMonthly cost will rise every April by £1.50.

12 month contract

120 GBof 5G data

Promoted
  • Three+ rewards app
via Three

List of SIM Only deals

  1. O2 SIM Deal

    O2

    £7.99 a monthMonthly cost will rise every April by inflation (RPI) plus 3.9%.

    12 month contract

    30 GBof 5G data

    Promoted
    • EU roaming included
    • O2 Priority Tickets
    • Best Network for Roaming
  2. Talkmobile SIM Deal

    Uses Vodafone's Network

    Talkmobile

    £7.95 a month

    1 month contract

    50 GBof 5G data

    Promoted
    • No price rise in 2024
    • EU roaming included
  3. Lebara Mobile SIM Deal

    Uses Vodafone's Network

    Lebara Mobile

    £3.18 a monthfor 3 months, then £7.95

    No contract

    30 GBof 5G data

    Uswitch Exclusive
    Promoted
    • No price rise in 2024
    • EU roaming included
    • Most Popular Mobile Network
  4. iD Mobile SIM Deal

    Uses Three Mobile's Network

    iD Mobile

    £8.00 a month

    1 month contract

    50 GBof 5G data

    Promoted
    • No price rise in 2024
    • Claim 3 months free Apple Music and Arcade
    • Free roaming up to 30GB
    • Best Network for Data
  5. Three Mobile SIM Deal

    Three Mobile

    £12.00 a monthMonthly cost will rise every April by £1.50.

    12 month contract

    120 GBof 5G data

    Promoted
    • Three+ rewards app
  6. giffgaff SIM Deal

    Uses O2's Network

    giffgaff

    £10.00 a month

    No contract

    20 GBof 5G data

    Promoted
    • No price rise in 2024
    • EU roaming included
  7. Lebara Mobile SIM Deal

    Uses Vodafone's Network

    Lebara Mobile

    £1.48 a monthfor 3 months, then £4.95

    No contract

    5 GBof 5G data

    • No price rise in 2024
    • EU roaming included
    • Most Popular Mobile Network
  8. Lebara Mobile SIM Deal

    Uses Vodafone's Network

    Lebara Mobile

    £2.38 a monthfor 3 months, then £5.95

    No contract

    10 GBof 5G data

    Uswitch Exclusive
    • No price rise in 2024
    • EU roaming included
    • Most Popular Mobile Network
  9. O2 SIM Deal

    O2

    £10.00 a monthMonthly cost will rise every April by inflation (RPI) plus 3.9%.

    12 month contract

    50 GBof 5G data

    • EU roaming included
    • 3 months Free Amazon Prime
    • Best Network for Roaming
  10. Lebara Mobile SIM Deal

    Uses Vodafone's Network

    Lebara Mobile

    £3.98 a monthfor 3 months, then £9.95

    No contract

    50 GBof 5G data

    Uswitch Exclusive
    • No price rise in 2024
    • EU roaming included
    • Most Popular Mobile Network
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If you're keen to save some money on your phone bill, iPhone SIM only deals are a fantastic way of cutting the monthly cost associated with a pay monthly plan. And you still get the same calls, text messages and mobile data.

That's only half of what makes them so appealing, though. People also love the flexibility that an iPhone SIM only plan offers.

If you go SIM only, you're free to leave your contract at any time with no penalty and can upgrade to the newest iPhone models as soon as they go on sale.

Why choose an iPhone SIM only offer?

Most iPhone SIM only deals will include calls, text messages and data, making them considerably cheaper pay monthly contracts that cover the cost of a handset.

Standard iPhone contract price points and tariffs factor in the cost of the handset as well as day to day use of the phone and this is reflected in their cost.

The one-year launch cycle for new iPhones also means that lots of people want to upgrade every year to have the latest model. And the great thing about iPhone SIM only deals is consumers can do exactly that and don't have to worry about being locked into a lengthy two-year contract.

Who can sign up for an iPhone SIM only deal?

To take advantage of an iPhone SIM only deal, you’ll need to be out of contract with your provider and have an unlocked phone.

If your iPhone is tied to a particular provider, you can get it unlocked by calling your network or dropping into a branch of their retail network.

Don't yet own an Apple iPhone? Check out and compare our full range of iPhone deals

Which providers offer SIM only iPhone contracts?

UK phone networks that offer SIM only deals designed for iPhone, include O2, Three, Vodafone, giffgaff, EE, Tesco Mobile and Virgin Media.

Most networks don't actually brand contracts as 'iPhone SIM only deals'. But that doesn't mean they're not suitable for the iPhone.

What SIM card works for my iPhone?

The only thing you need to be sure of is that you get the right SIM for your iPhone.

  • Nano SIMs are used in all current iPhones including the iPhone 16 series, iPhone 16, iPhone 15, iPhone 14, iPhone 13, iPhone 12, iPhone 11, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XR, iPhone 8, iPhone 7, iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 5S, iPhone 5C and iPhone 5
  • MicroSIMs are for use in the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4
  • Standard SIMs are what you need if you've got the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 3G or the original iPhone

O2 iPhone SIM only deals

O2 SIM only deals start at around £6 per month and there a fantastic selection of contract options with plenty of monthly internet usage.

O2 iPhone SIM only customers also quality for some great benefits, such as money-off incentives and priority booking for events at O2 venues.

Compare all O2 SIM only deals

Vodafone iPhone SIM only deals

Vodafone’s SIM only deals may not be marketed as iPhone SIM only deals but they’ve very clearly been designed with their needs in mind.

Prices start from a shade under £6 per month. You also get a choice of Netflix, Sky Sports Mobile or Spotify free.

See all Vodafone SIM only deals

Three iPhone SIM only deals

Three SIM only iPhone deals team great coverage and connection speeds with ample mobile internet allowance.

Perhaps the best thing about going with Three, though, is that if you've got a 4G device you'll pay the same as you do for 3G.

Browse our Three SIM only deals

giffgaff iPhone SIM only deals

giffgaff iPhone contracts are aimed at cost-conscious customers and qualify subscribers to free calls and texts to other giffgaff numbers and rewards for recommending the company to your friends.

See all giffgaff SIM only deals

Author: Ray Ali Last updated: 12 September 2024

FAQs

Why choose an iPhone SIM only offer?

Most iPhone SIM only deals only include calls, text messages and data, making them considerably cheaper pay monthly contracts.

Which providers offer SIM only iPhone contracts?

UK phone networks that offer SIM only deals designed for iPhone, include O2, Three, Vodafone, giffgaff, EE, Tesco Mobile and Virgin Media.

Who can sign up for an iPhone SIM only deal?

In order to take advantage of an iPhone SIM only deal, you’ll need to be out of contract with your provider and have an unlocked phone.