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O2 SIM only deals: comparing their best plans in March

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We look at whether O2's current best SIM only plans are decent value compared to all their competitor mobile networks in the UK. SIM Sherpa is your trusty guide. Last updated: 28th March 2024.

O2's best SIM only deals

This month's best SIM only deal on O2

O2 SIM only deal
SIM only
just
£32.99
a month
🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation published in February + 3.9%

Unlimited mins and unlimited data See full deal

at o2.co.uk
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Looking at what you can get on SIM only with O2 this March, our best-rated deal would be their 24‑month plan below, which comes with unlimited data, plus unlimited minutes and texts for £32.99 a month:

O2 logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (5G) = £0 £0 a month for 3 months, then £32.99 (24‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation published in February + 3.9%

Compared to O2's other deals, this comes out among the best. But it's worth knowing you can get a lower price elsewhere, even on other providers that use the O2 network. Here are other networks you can beat it on:

Vodafone logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (5G) = £0 £26 a month (12‑month contract)
£100 Currys gift card (automatic, no need to claim)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price + out of bundle charges will increase every April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation + 3.9%
ASDA Mobile logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (3G) = £0 £20 a month (1‑month plan, no contract)
See full deal

2 Mbps speed cap
🛈 ASDA reserve the right to increase the cost of this plan annually with one month's notice
Three logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (5G) = £22 £20 a month (24‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation published in December + 3.9%
Tesco Mobile logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (5G) = £0 £25 a month (24‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation published in January + 3.9%
EE logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (5G) = £0 £16 a month for 6 months, then £32 (24‑month contract)
See full deal

Speed capped to 100 Mbps
🛈 Monthly price will increase after March 31st each year by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation published in December + 3.9%

Their £20.99 for 30GB plan is a decent deal for March

O2 SIM only deal
SIM only
just
£20.99
a month
🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation published in February + 3.9%

Unlimited mins and 30GB data See full deal

at o2.co.uk
(opens in new window)

For people who don't need that much data, we'd say this is one of O2's best deals on SIM only this month too. It's a 24‑month plan, comes with 30GB data, unlimited minutes and texts for £20.99 a month:

O2 logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 30GB data (5G) = £0 £0 a month for 3 months, then £20.99 (24‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation published in February + 3.9%

It might be one of O2's best deals on SIM only but you can get a lower price for a similar plan on other providers, even ones that use the O2 network. See the networks with cheaper plans here:

Vodafone logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 30GB data (5G) = £0 £10 a month (12‑month contract)
£25 Currys gift card (automatic, no need to claim)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price + out of bundle charges will increase every April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation + 3.9%
Lycamobile logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 88GB data (5G) = £0 £8 a month (1‑month plan, no contract)
See full deal

New customers only
🛈 Lyca reserve the right to increase the cost of this plan annually with one month's notice
Three logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 30GB data (5G) = £16 £8 a month (12‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation published in December + 3.9%
VOXI logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 15GB 30GB data (5G) = £0 £10 a month (1‑month plan, no contract)
See full deal

🛈 VOXI reserve the right to increase the cost of this plan annually with one month's notice
Coop Mobile logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 30GB data (5G) = £17 £13 a month (1‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each March by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation published in January + 3.9%

They're also offering 150GB for £23.99 on SIM only currently

O2 SIM only deal
SIM only
just
£23.99
a month
🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation published in February + 3.9%

Unlimited mins and 150GB data See full deal

at o2.co.uk
(opens in new window)

For more data, have a look at O2's 150GB SIM below at £23.99 a month, as it's another good deal. It's on a 24‑month plan and comes with 150GB data, unlimited minutes and texts:

O2 logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 150GB data (5G) = £0 £0 a month for 3 months, then £23.99 (24‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation published in February + 3.9%

There are other networks charging less for a SIM with 150GB data or more but this is the best current option with a provider that uses O2. Here's which other networks can beat it:

Vodafone logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB 200GB data (5G) = £0 £16 a month (12‑month contract)
£50 Currys gift card (automatic, no need to claim)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price + out of bundle charges will increase every April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation + 3.9%
ASDA Mobile logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (3G) = £0 £20 a month (1‑month plan, no contract)
See full deal

2 Mbps speed cap
🛈 ASDA reserve the right to increase the cost of this plan annually with one month's notice
Three logo

Unlimited minutes + Unlimited texts + 0MB Unlimited data (5G) = £22 £20 a month (24‑month contract)
See full deal

🛈 Monthly price will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation published in December + 3.9%

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In our full review of the O2 network we said we liked their brilliant call signal (3G/2G) coverage, their good 5G coverage and their great WiFi hotspot scheme. We also like their WiFi calling and 4G calling.

You have the choice of 1-month, 12-month and 24-month contracts. Their 24-month contracts are usually much cheaper per month, but it’s best to check their current deals for the best possible offer.

O2’s deals tend to be some of the most expensive of all networks, but they’re a bit more competitive on big data deals. There are some smaller providers on O2’s network who offer better value SIM only deals.

They’re also the only main UK network to still offer inclusive EU roaming on all plans. And you can get extras on premium plans, such as subscriptions to entertainment services and worldwide roaming data passes.

Useful link: Read our full O2 review

Other things to know about O2’s SIM only deals

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You’ll get your O2 SIM card between 1-4 working days after ordering (depends on your location). And there are premium delivery options too. You’ll receive each size of SIM for any phone. Or you can take an eSIM.

When your SIM arrives, you have 14 days to return it and get a full refund if you’re not satisfied. This will also cancel your contract. Here’s how you do that.

To prevent customers racking up huge bills they can’t pay, O2 make you pass a credit check to join them. If you have a poor or no credit history you can still join O2 on a PAYG monthly bundle instead.

And if you’re switching to O2 from another network you can keep your number by requesting a PAC from your old provider and giving it to O2 at any point. Here’s how you do that.

Useful link: Compare all O2 SIMs

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