subject: Sim Only Contracts Introduced [print this page] SIM only contracts have seen an incredible rise in popularity from consumers in the last few years with the major factors being affordability and flexibility
Since SIM card only contracts come without handset, network operators are able to pass on the savings made in the form of more inclusive minutes and texts. For example, the 15 per month Vodafone SIM only contract offers 300 minutes and unlimited texts each month. Vodafone's standard 15 per month tariff that comes complete with a free handset only offers a mere 75 minutes and 250 anytime minutes in comparison.
Since the start of the UK recession, SIM only contracts have understandably seen a great surge of interest as consumers looked to tighten up their spending habits. But its not all down to price. Another key feature of SIM only contracts is the flexibility of contract length. SIM only contracts typically start on a 30 day rolling contract with the option to cancel at anytime. 30 day contracts were something unheard of a few years ago, and the reduction in the contract period of a pay monthly contract is a very competitive move by the mobile networks. SIM only contracts are available on longer 12 or 18 month contracts too, so if you are already happy with the network you are using, this can be a great way to get even more free minutes and texts.
There has been an explosion of tempting SIM only tariffs made available by the major networks like Vodafone, Orange, T Mobile, 3 Mobile and Virgin. If you already have a handset you like, and want to get more inclusive minutes and texts, then a SIM only contract may be a great alternative to standard pay monthly contracts.
