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Tablet and mobile broadband users coming to the end of their device or data contracts could potentially save themselves a tidy sum by switching to a pre-paid plan.
A number of UK mobile networks, including EE and Three, sell pre-paid data-only SIMs which come with a total allocation of data for a one-off, contract-free payment.
Depending on the network and the plan you opt for, the data will either be made available in monthly chunks, just as with a standard pay monthly plan, or as a total allocation available to use as you like within a stated period – making it an ideal option for anyone whose usage varies from one month to another.
And if you’re someone who normally works from locations where there’s WiFi and just need mobile connectivity to fill in the gaps or as a backup, a switch from contract to pre-pay may give you greater flexibility and better value for money.
Cards are available from various retailers with plans to suit all budgets.
Some of the more interesting deals available at the time of writing are a Three SIM which includes 25GB of data that’s renewed every month until February 2027 and is available from Amazon.co.uk* for just under £50 and an EE SIM also available from Amazon.co.uk* which gives you 120GB of data that lasts 12 months for just under £59.99.
For businesses and self-employed workers, there’s also an EE SIM available via Amazon.co.uk* which comes with unlimited 5G data until January 2026 – though this has an RRP of £299.99.
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