Orange SIM-Only Deals

Orange SIM only buying guide

If your current cell phone contract expires, you do not necessarily have to upgrade to a new phone. SIM only tariffs give you the opportunity to switch networks or convert to a different rate , while sticking to your existing handset.

Orange SIM only rates start at £ 8 per month and offer maximum 3GB of mobile data , unlimited calls and texts. In the short term, to provide different levels of inclusive minutes , texts and data , low-cost monthly deals are SIM only contracts a useful option for consumers like to hold on to their phone.

Why choose Orange SIM only ?

The choice of 30 day and 12 month contracts means that customers of the flexible nature of short -term deals with potential savings on the price of a longer commitment to balancing. Orange SIM only deals are trying to offer something for every type of mobile phone users - the very light 100MB data allowance of the monthly pay rate of £ 8 by the from € 28 per month 3GB option.

As part of the broader combined EE and T-Mobile network , orange claim 3G coverage for 98 % of the UK population , and strive to have reached 99.6 % coverage by 2016 - so adequate coverage should not be a problem.

What are my options ?

Depending on your budget and what you want from a mobile phone contract , Orange have a range of options open to you. All but the cheapest one month and 12 month SIM only deals have unlimited texts. Inclusive minutes are offered in either 500 , 1000, 2000 or unlimited anytime minute bundles. Likewise data fees are set at 100MB , 250MB , 500MB , 1GB or 3GB.

How much will it cost ?

Flexible 30 day rolling contracts are available from £ 10 , while a longer commitment of 12 months brings the starting price to £ 8. Depending on the package you choose and the number of included minutes , texts and data you need, prices go up from € 28 per month. For this , you get unlimited anytime minutes , unlimited texts and 3GB of data.

All calls can be depreciated. Your benefit , or to UK landlines , orange or answering to a UK mobile 35 p ( with the exception of The Works plan , which has free voicemail ) Texts are charged at 12p , while access to the Internet when you have exceeded your data allowance or using your phone for tying cost £ 1 per day.

Which SIM only deal you choose , you will find that the delivery is free.

Which rate is right for me ?

If money is not a concern , then go straight to the £ 28 contract for work one month , which has unlimited anytime minutes , texts and 3GB of data to play with. If the all -you- can-eat approach seems excessive , that then the £ 21 12 month The Works, with unlimited minutes , texts and 1GB of data can be a good compromise.

The best way to decide which rate is ideal for you to consider how much you want to spend , which of the three main selling points for a contract are most important to you ( texts , minutes or data ) and select a package with the best combination for you.

What about 'binding' ?

Unlike some mobile operators , Orange their clients ' chain ' to their phone to another device. By doing this, you put your phone into a Wi - Fi hotspot , allowing other compatible devices can connect to the Internet. For each day you use your phone for binding , you will pay an extra £ 1 , so if it's something you plan on doing every day of the month , your bill with a maximum of £ 31 will rise. If this is the case , you can find better served by another provider that includes the binding of charge.

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Picking the perfect package can be tricky , but given the importance of included minutes , texts and data is up to you and what your budget should help you decide.

For the flexibility it brings , the unlimited minutes and texts recorded and 3GB of data to play with , we opt for the rolling 1 month The Works for £ 28.

Six essential questions before you buy

To decide whether an Orange SIM only contract is suitable for you , ask yourself the following questions :

If you keep your existing handset happy?
Are you ready to get it unlocked as it was earlier on another network ?
Have you balanced budget versus included minutes , data and texts ?
Have you checked what type of SIM you need to Orange ?
Does the combined Orange / T -Mobile / EE network provide adequate coverage where you are?
Will your credit history , you can make payment by direct debit ?