Ken's Tech Tips

March 9th, 2010

Ken’s Tech Tips looks at free Pay As You Go SIM cards from 15 different mobile operators.

If you’re looking to switch mobile network, you don’t need to buy a new SIM card. In this guide, we’ve got a comprehensive list of free SIM card offers from 15 different mobile operators. These include the big name networks, low-cost mobile operators and specialist networks for international calling. Several of the SIM card include free credit once you’ve activated them.

Remember that your mobile phone must be unlocked for you to switch network. If you wish to keep your phone number, you will need to request a PAC code from your current network and provide this to your new network.

Network	Information	Get SIM Card
	The 3Pay tariff offers a free allowance including 600 texts, 150MB internet, free 3-to-3 calls and voicemail when you top up £10. You can also use Windows Live Messenger and Skype without topping up.	Order SIM card » 2 free SIM cards
	O2 offer a range of freebies when you top up on their Pay As You Go tariffs. Choose from tariffs including free texts and internet, O2 Simplicity or unlimited O2-to-O2 calls.	Order SIM card » Up to 2 free SIM cards
	Orange have a range of “animal” tariffs offering freebies such as texts, Facebook access, minutes or free music. Orange customers can also take advantage of Orange Wednesdays which offers 2for1 cinema tickets and Pizza Express on Wednesdays.	Order SIM card » Free (£5 free credit on first £10 top up)
	T-Mobile are currently offering free texts for a month with their SIM cards.	Order SIM card » Free
	Calls cost 20p/minute and texts cost 10p on Vodafone’s Simplicity tariff. Deals are available for international calls and calls within your family.	Order SIM card » Free
	ASDA Mobile offers a flat rate of 8p/minute, 4p/text and 20p/MB for data. We think ASDA is great value for light phone users.	Order SIM card » £5 (with £10 free credit)
	Giffgaff is a “people-powered mobile network”. It is offering a flat rate of 8p/minute, 4p/text and free data until the 1st October. They also offer Goodybag bundles such as free texts for £5/month.	Order SIM card » Free
	Ikea Family Mobile offers a flat rate of 9p/minute and 6p/text. They allow you to choose your own “golden number”. Use the voucher code FMS2 for £3 free credit (lasts 30 days). Offer expires 31/05/10.	Order SIM card » Free (requires top-up)
	Lebara Mobile offers international calls from 4p/minute and international texts from 10p. Domestic calls and texts cost 10p/min and 10p/text.	Order SIM card » Free
	LycaMobile offers calls to Europe from 2p/min, international calls from 4p/minute. Domestic calls and texts cost 5p/min and 9p/text. See full tariff information.	Order SIM card » Free
	Talkmobile (from the Carphone Warehouse) charges a flat rate of 20p/minute and 10p/text. See full tariff information.	Order SIM card » Free (requires £5 top up)
	Tesco Mobile charges 20p/minute and 10p/text. They run a “triple your credit” promotion and offer discounted calls to 5 nominated numbers.	Order SIM card » Free
	Tesco Mobile Lite charges 8p/minute and 4p/text. See full tariff information.	Order SIM card » Free
	Vectone Mobile provide international calls from 1p/min at weekends and 3p/min during the week. National calls and texts cost a flat rate of 5p/minute and 5p/text.	Order SIM card » Free
	Virgin Mobile offers free texts when you top up and internet access for 30p/day. See full tariff information.	Order SIM card » Free (up to £30 free credit)

If you spot any free SIM card offers which are missing, please drop me a comment below.

Tweet

About the Author: Hi! I'm Ken. I've been using mobiles for over 10 years and technology for a lot longer! I'd love to hear from you.

• Mobile , Pay As You Go
• 4524Comments(2)http%3A%2F%2Fcow.neondragon.net%2Findex.php%2Ffree-pay-as-you-go-sim-cards-listed-reviewed-and-comparedFree+Pay+As+You+Go+SIM+Cards+-+Listed%2C+Reviewed+and+Compared2010-03-09+13%3A42%3A24Kenhttp%3A%2F%2Fcow.neondragon.net%2F%3Fp%3D4524