Virgin SIM-only Deals

Buyers Guide for Virgin Mobile SIM only cover

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When it's time for an upgrade or your mobile contract is about to run out , not everyone wants a new handset. For those customers with SIM only offers a real alternative where you can keep your existing phone but still change rates or networks.

Virgin Mobile thinks it has a number of deals that can make you feel like a real VIP even if your trusty handset is a bit past its prime. Short-term contracts , the flexibility to customize your inclusive minutes , text and data allowances and no added expense of paying for a new handset , SIM only deals are becoming increasingly popular.

Why choose Virgin Mobile SIM only ?

If you like to stick to your existing phone but are keen to switch your rate , one of the Virgin Mobile SIM only tariffs to go the way. With coverage set to 99 % of the UK population , in association with a deal that Virgin Mobile customers will automatically switch to the Orange / T -Mobile / EE network when there is not enough coverage of their main supplier , you have not connected a problem continue.

The short -term , 30-day contracts mean that you will not be stuck with a deal you do not like too long. This means you can use a Virgin Mobile SIM only rate as a stop -gap deal while you 're waiting to be released , a new cell phone or a temporary additional cell line.

What are my options ?

Virgin Mobile offers four different SIM only deals on pay monthly tariffs , all contracts at 30 days. Customers looking for an alternative Pay As You Go can choose from two options - one with unlimited text and one with unlimited calling.

You can read our in-depth review of the Virgin Mobile SIM only plans by clicking below :

Virgin Mobile SIM only

Get 150 included minutes , unlimited texts and 500MB of data for £ 7 per month.

Virgin Mobile Starter SIM only

250 UK the mobile and landline minutes , unlimited texts and 1GB of data for £ 10 per month.

Virgin Mobile SIM only essential

£ 12 per month, offers 1200 minutes , unlimited texts and 1GB of data per month.

VIP Virgin Mobile SIM only

Unlimited minutes , texts and data for £ 15 per month.

How much will it cost ?

Flexible 30 day rolling contracts are available from £ 7 to £ 15 per month, subject to a 99p delivery for web and telephone orders - unless you are an existing Virgin Mobile or Virgin Media customers who get free delivery. If you want a physical paper bill sent to you every month , you will need an extra £ 1.50 per month - but you may fee by signing up for an eBill instead.

Virgin Mobile runs a credit check before delivering new SIM cards , and you want to sign up for direct debit payments until the conclusion of a contract.

Even if you choose a plan with unlimited calling , you'll need to keep your conversations to 60 minutes so that they remain free - you will be amortized as you go about an hour mark.

Which rate is right for me ?

If you want the most generous data , text and inclusive minute deal, go straight to the VIP -only SIM rate. The £ 15 a month 30 day contract provides unlimited calls, texts and data , which means you can chat , message and download without fear of exceeding your benefit.

If you are more likely to text , call or go online , but still want the freedom to do all three , the essential SIM only plan for £ 12 can be for a month. The text - friendly fare you get unlimited text messages , 1200 inclusive minutes and 1GB of data.

The only real difference between the basic plan and the slightly cheaper Starter SIM -only tariff is that you get to save 2. 950 fewer minutes for your £ If you know that you are not likely to make a large number of calls , but finding the level of data and text messages appealing to click the Starter SIM card is a good option.

The cheapest deal, the plan SIM only cost £ 7 per month , contains only 150 minutes of talk time and 500MB of data - but an unlimited number of texts. If you trust that texting is the most important way you use your phone , this contract would be suitable for you. Below 10 pounds

What about data and speeds?

There are three levels of data allowance , whichever SIM only plan you choose. You can get a conservative 500MB allowance , with 1GB double or you can also opt for unlimited data with the VIP SIM only deal.

All plans have a fair use policy , and you will find that even the VIP SIM -only fare , which advertises unlimited data actually has a 3.5 GB monthly limit. You can read about how this effects is by reading our in-depth guides for each SIM - only offer. Affect you

The provider states that you should expect speeds up to 384Kbps on its 3G network - but points out that the actual speeds that can reach may be higher or lower depending on the device you are using and your location at the moment.

If you spend a lot of time in the capital , you can save your payment information and get free access to Wi - Fi on the escalators , walkways and ticket halls of the London Underground network , while making it easier to keep in touch. Moving

What about 'binding' ?

If you plan on using your phone for "bind" - where you can share your data connection with other devices Contracts Virgin Mobile is that you can not. By doing this, you could end up using data faster than if you just browse on your handset , as you probably download full versions of those sites you visit instead of mobile - friendly. This is especially likely if you have tethered. Your phone to a laptop

In theory , mobile operators can easily track if you are bind by checking how many takes 'steps' every packet on its journey from their servers via your handset and your destination device.

The terms and conditions state that you do not use your connection for peer-to - peer file sharing either , which is another very data-intensive online activities.

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The right package for you depends entirely on what you want from your mobile phone contract - but we would choose the Virgin Mobile VIP to get unlimited data , texts and minutes SIM only deal.

Six essential questions before you buy

There are six key questions to ask to find out if a Virgin Mobile SIM only deal is right for you.

Virgin Mobile offers adequate coverage where you live ?

If you keep your existing phone happy?

Do you need to unlock your current handset to use with Virgin Mobile?
Are you looking for a flexible 30 day contract?
If you are not affected by the lack of international data for iPhones ?
You can make a payment by direct debit set up to Virgin Mobile?
How do I go to Virgin Mobile ?

Virgin Mobile recommends that if you are about to move to its network plan and want to keep the old number , you need a PAC code ( which stands for Porting authorization code ) applications from your previous provider. If you request this when you let your network know that you're leaving , it should transfer your existing number to Virgin Mobile's much easier. You must act quickly , however, as PACs only 30 days after they are issued. You will also find that Virgin Mobile will not be able to move your number over the weekend or during the holidays and the switch could take up to 24 hours of power.

When you connect your phone before on a different network and plan on using it with a Virgin Mobile SIM card , you need to have it to unlock work. Several networks can charge you for the unlocking code , you will be prompted to enter when first put in a new SIM card.