Tesco Mobile SIM Only Deals

Fed up with forking out a fortune for your mobile every month?

Want to keep your trusty mobile phone handset but switch to a cheaper, more flexible plan? Tesco Mobile's SIM only deals might be just the ticket. With oodles of options for every budget and usage need, Tesco Mobile's SIM only plans are some of the best value around. Plus, with perks like Clubcard points and free roaming, you'll get serious bang for your buck.

Why Tesco Mobile Is A Smart Choice For SIM Only

Tesco Mobile is a reliable MVNO that uses O2's sturdy network.

Here's why Tesco Mobile's SIM only plans are a savvy pick:

Affordable plans with loads of data
Unlimited minutes and texts on most plans
Flexible 12-month, 18-month, and 30-day options
Earn Clubcard points every time you pay your bill
Free Tesco Mobile Xtras like data boosts or money off your new phone

Save on multiple plans with Family Perks
Upgrade your phone whenever with Anytime Upgrade
Roam for free in 48 European destinations with Home From Home
Capped contracts keep surprise bills at bay
5G ready at no extra cost

Tesco Mobile's Network Coverage And Speeds

As an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator), Tesco Mobile piggybacks on O2's mobile network infrastructure. So you'll get the same reliable coverage and speeds as O2 customers. According to Opensignal, Tesco Mobile's 4G network delivers average download speeds of 18.3 Mbps and upload speeds of 8.1 Mbps.

While that's a touch slower than O2's 21.5 Mbps and 9.3 Mbps, it's still nippy enough for most folks' needs. If you've got a 5G-ready phone, you can tap into Tesco Mobile's 5G network in over 100 UK towns and cities. Tesco Mobile's 5G speeds are pretty impressive, with average downloads clocking in at 143.3 Mbps (Opensignal). That's faster than EE (133.5 Mbps) and hot on the heels of Vodafone (158.4 Mbps). To see what Tesco Mobile's coverage and speeds are like in your neck of the woods, check out their online coverage map.

Tesco Mobile's Network Coverage And Speeds

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Tesco Mobile SIM Only Plans

Whether you're a social media butterfly or a data-hungry gamer, Tesco Mobile's got a SIM plan to suit.

Pay Monthly SIM Only

Data	Calls & Texts	Contract	Price
2GB	Unlimited	12 months	£8/month
2GB	Unlimited	24 months	£7.50/month
12GB (Clubcard)	Unlimited	12 months	£9.50/month
12GB	Unlimited	12 months	£11/month
30GB	Unlimited	12 months	£15/month
30GB	Unlimited	24 months	£12.50/month (£11 with Clubcard)
60GB	Unlimited	12 months	£17.50/month
60GB	Unlimited	24 months	£15/month
100GB	Unlimited	12 months	£20/month
100GB	Unlimited	24 months	£17.50/month (£16 with Clubcard)
Unlimited	Unlimited	12 months	£30/month
Unlimited	Unlimited	24 months	£25/month

All plans come with 5G at no extra cost and free EU roaming until 2025. Mobile tariffs correct as of 21/0/2024.

Some plans have special Clubcard prices which slash a few quid off your bill every month, just for being a Tesco Clubcard member.

For instance, the 12GB plan on a 12-month contract is normally £11 a month, but only £9.50 for Clubcard holders.

Pay As You Go SIM Only

Not a fan of contracts? No worries.

Tesco Mobile's got pay as you go SIMs with Rocket Packs that give you an allowance of data, minutes, and texts lasting 30 days.

Rocket Pack Price	Data	Calls	Texts
£5	500MB	25	500
£7.50	1GB	100	1000
£10	5GB	500	5000
£15	10GB	1000	5000
£20	15GB	3000	5000
£30	40GB	5000	5000

Any unused allowances expire after 30 days, then you can get a new Rocket Pack or top up. Mobile tariffs correct as of 21/0/2024.

Unlimited Data Plans

For the ultimate peace of mind, Tesco Mobile offers unlimited data from £25 a month on a 24-month contract.

You'll get all-you-can-eat data, minutes and texts, and no speed caps or hidden fair usage limits.

If you don't want to commit for that long, there's also a 12-month unlimited plan for £30 a month.

Pay As You Go Packs

With pay as you go, you're in control. Top up when you need to and never pay more than you want to.

Tesco Mobile's Rocket Packs give you a bundle of data, texts and minutes that lasts for 30 days:

£5 gets you 500MB, 100 texts and 100 minutes
£7.50 gets you 2GB, 500 texts and 200 minutes
£10 gets you 10GB, unlimited texts and unlimited minutes
£15 gets you 25GB, unlimited texts and unlimited minutes
£20 gets you 50GB, unlimited texts and unlimited minutes

5G Ready

All of Tesco Mobile's SIM plans are 5G-ready at no extra cost.

So if you've got a 5G phone and Tesco Mobile's 5G in your area, you can enjoy superfast downloads and smooth streaming.

Tesco Mobile's 5G is live in most major UK cities, with over 100 towns and cities covered including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and Belfast.

12-Month Plans

12-month SIM only deals strike a good balance between price and flexibility.

You're not tied in for ages, but you still get better prices than 30-day plans.

Tesco Mobile's 12-month SIMs start at £9.50 a month for the 12GB Clubcard plan.

Here's how some of the most popular 12-month options stack up:

Data	Price	Clubcard Price
2GB	£8	-
12GB	£11	£9.50
30GB	£15	-
60GB	£17.50	-
100GB	£20	-
Unlimited	£30	-

All 12-month plans come with unlimited minutes & texts, plus free EU roaming until the end of 2025 at least. Mobile tariffs correct as of 21/0/2024.

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Family Perks & Clubcard Prices

One of the biggest selling points of Tesco Mobile is the chance to save even more dosh with Family Perks and Clubcard Prices.

Family Perks

Tesco Mobile's Family Perks lets you add up to 4 more SIMs to your account for a discount under family pack. The first SIM (the "leader") is the normal price, then each extra SIM (the "followers") is only a tenner a month. The best bit? The follower SIMs get the same allowance as the leader SIM. So if you've got the £30 unlimited plan, you can add up to 4 more unlimited SIMs for your family for just £10 each per month. A family of 5 could get 5 unlimited plans for a total of £70 monthly cost - a whopping £80 a month cheaper than buying them separately.

To set up Family Perks, you need to have at least one active Tesco Mobile plan. Then you can add extra SIMs through your online account or by giving customer services a call.

Clubcard Prices

Tesco Clubcard members can knock a few quid off their mobile bill every month with Clubcard Prices. For example, the 12-month 12GB plan is normally £11 a month, but only £9.50 for Clubcard members. That's a tidy £18 saved over the year. And the 30GB plan on a 24-month contract drops from £12.50 to £11 a month with Clubcard - a total saving of £36. To get Clubcard Prices, just link your Clubcard to your Tesco Mobile account through the app or website. Easy!

Roaming

Roaming charges can be a real pain when you're trying to use your phone abroad. The good news is that Tesco Mobile offers free EU roaming on all its plans. That means you can use your UK allowances of minutes, texts and data in 48 European destinations, just like you would at home. And Tesco Mobile has promised to keep EU roaming free until at least 2025, so you don't need to sweat over post-Brexit price hikes.

For roaming further afield, you can buy one of Tesco Mobile's roaming add-ons:

Europe Zone: 500MB of data for a fiver a day in 30 non-EU countries
USA & Canada: 500MB of data for a fiver a day
Rest of World: 50MB of data for a fiver a day

Or you can just pay the standard roaming rates in over 200 worldwide destinations, but be warned - it's not cheap!

Keeping Your Number

Want to switch to Tesco Mobile but keep your current number? No worries.

Just text PAC to 65075 to get your PAC code from your old network.

Give this to Tesco Mobile when you sign up and they'll port your number over, usually within one working day.

Coverage & Speeds

Tesco Mobile uses O2's network to deliver its coverage and speeds as Tesco mobile doesn't operate its own mobile network.

You can expect reliable 4G and 5G pretty much everywhere, with 99% population coverage on 4G.

Tesco Mobile's 5G is available in most major towns and cities, with an average download speed of 143.3Mbps - faster than EE!

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How do I keep my current number when switching to a Tesco Mobile SIM?

If you want to keep your existing mobile number when moving to Tesco Mobile, you'll need to request a PAC (Porting Authorisation Code) from your current provider.

You can get your PAC by texting 'PAC' to 65075 from the number you want to transfer. Your current network will then send you the PAC, which will be valid for 30 days.

When you order your Tesco Mobile SIM, simply provide this PAC at the checkout. Tesco Mobile will then arrange for your number to be transferred, which normally takes about 1 working day.

Once your number has been ported, your old contract will automatically be cancelled, so make sure you've settled any outstanding bills with your previous provider.

Bringing your number to Tesco Mobile is free - they won't charge you for the transfer.

Can I use a Tesco Mobile SIM in my iPhone?

Yes, you can use a Tesco Mobile SIM card in any iPhone, as long as it's unlocked.

All of Tesco Mobile's SIM only plans come with a multi-size SIM card, so you'll get a Standard, Micro, and Nano version to fit any iPhone model.

If you're not sure which size SIM your iPhone needs, here's a quick guide:

Can I use a Tesco Mobile SIM in my iPhone

Nano SIM: iPhone 5 and newer (including all iPhone 12, 13 and SE models)
Micro SIM: iPhone 4 and 4s
Standard SIM: Original iPhone, iPhone 3G and 3GS

To check if your iPhone is unlocked, simply pop in a SIM card from another network. If it works, your iPhone is unlocked and ready for a Tesco Mobile SIM.

If your iPhone is locked to your current network, you'll need to get it unlocked before you can use a Tesco Mobile SIM. Contact your current provider for info on how to do this - they may charge a fee.

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FAQs

Only you can answer how much data you will need! But as a rough guide:

1-2GB is fine for a bit of browsing and social media
10-30GB will suit most people, unless you stream a lot of video or music
Heavy users may need 50GB+ or even unlimited data

Yep, all Tesco Mobile SIM plans come with free EU roaming.

That means you can use your UK allowances in 48 European destinations just like you would at home.

Tesco Mobile has committed to keeping EU roaming free until at least the end of 2025.

Further afield, you can either:

Buy a roaming add-on (from a fiver a day)
Pay the standard roaming rates

Tesco Mobile uses O2's network, which has 99% population coverage for 4G.

So you can expect reliable signal pretty much everywhere.

And with Tesco Mobile's 5G now live in most major cities, you can enjoy superfast downloads and smooth streaming if you've got a 5G phone.

All of Tesco Mobile's plans are 5G-ready at no extra cost.

So if you've got a 5G phone and Tesco Mobile's 5G coverage in your area, you're good to go.

Tesco Mobile's 5G is available in over 100 UK towns and cities, with speeds up to 143.3Mbps on average.

Absolutely, you can pop your Tesco Mobile SIM into any device that takes a SIM card. You might want to look at SIM type such as standard SIM, nano SIM to make sure it fits your device.

That includes tablets, dongles, and mobile broadband devices.

Just bear in mind that non-phone devices may use more data for things like streaming and downloads.

If you're planning to use a lot of data on another device, it might be worth getting a dedicated mobile broadband SIM from Tesco Mobile instead.

All of Tesco Mobile's pay-monthly plans require a credit check.

So if you have bad credit, you might struggle to get accepted.

But don't despair! You can still get a pay-as-you-go SIM from Tesco Mobile, which doesn't need a credit check.

Or you could use Tesco Mobile's eligibility checker to see your chances of passing the credit check before you apply (it won't affect your credit score).

If you're still having no luck, networks like giffgaff and VOXI specialise in SIM plans for people with bad credit.

When deciding on a Tesco Mobile SIM only deal, there are several key factors to keep in mind to ensure you get the best value for your needs:

Length of your contract
Data Allowance
Clubcard Points and Discounts
Family Perks
Free EU Roaming
Tesco Mobile Xtras
5G at No Extra Cost
Capped Contracts
Network Coverage
Keeping Your Number

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Why Tesco Mobile Is A Smart Choice For SIM Only

Tesco Mobile's Network Coverage And Speeds

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