They seem to be pumping out these attractive exclusive quite regularly now but, if past performance is anything to be judged on, they do not change the prices after a few months - once you're on the deal, you stay on that deal for the foreseeable. This seemed such a good deal for your medium user and its perfect for kids as it has a cap that you can set to prevent silly overspends! it uses EE's 4G network It allows tethering which is a big bonus
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jh787
27 Apr 175#2
It's only 4 weeks... Don't lose any sleep over it.
Just get a 3 Payg SIM and a fiver topup.
LARDYBOY to Libertas
27 Apr 174#12
Get a free three 123 sim. Easy
rok263 to jaques_kalis
27 Apr 173#29
Just did a quick speed test on my Plus Net 4G SIM - 25Mbps download and 8MBps upload. Admittedly not up to double speed EE standard, but I'm not paying for that service. But more than adequate for streaming, web browsing, emails etc etc. The same test with a 3G MVNO SIM, (dual SIM phone) results in 8Mbps down and 3Mbps up. So Plus Net are definitely not full speed bandwidth as you would get with an Direct to EE contract, but are in my case circa 3 x the speed of 3G ... so you pays your money, and gets what you pays for.
For me, and possibly for most, 3GB of "fast enough" 4G data with 1500 minutes and unlimited text for £8.00 on a 30 day rolling contract is a good deal.
Besford to heydi
27 Apr 173#15
Might be better to ask Plusnet!
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Libertas
27 Apr 171#1
Asking for help from members.
I have an elderly relative visting the Uk for four weeks. They use the odd text and voice calls mainly.
They'll not be needing any data at all.
Whats the cheapest sim I can get with many minutes, a few texts?
mummymelly to Libertas
27 Apr 172#10
Look at Asda mobile they've got a good deal on for £5 top up you get 2gb of data with texts & calls. Bought my daughter one it's worked brilliant
here you go: https://mobile.asda.com/4G
LARDYBOY to Libertas
27 Apr 174#12
Get a free three 123 sim. Easy
iorek_0083 to Libertas
27 Apr 17#22
Hi
There are some good deals on the Virgin Mobile website for 30 day rolling
They also use EE's coverage and to be honest my wife and I have had no problems since we joined about a year ago.
It's only 4 weeks... Don't lose any sleep over it.
Just get a 3 Payg SIM and a fiver topup.
Libertas to jh787
27 Apr 17#3
I hear what you are saying.
If for under ten pounds, I can get a massive number. of mins included, I would prefer that.
If anybody has suggestions for a 30 day rolling, with a high number of mins - i'd be most grateful.
(If the underlying network used by your suggestions are ee or bt, even better. Good signal is important - We live within the M25 ).
Thanks to anywilling to help,
Lib.
Anon32
27 Apr 172#4
Seems like plusnet pumping out deals! But for £10 you can get 5gb data and 1500 mins i agree not everyone will want that! This is in between the £5 and £10 deals. For average users
Three's deal for unlimited texts and minutes and 4GB data for £9 oer month with £45 cashback making it £5.25 pm is better but only available for the next 3 days via topcashback. You can cap it an no overspend too, but its 12 month contract not 30 day.
Anon32 to DAMNOME
27 Apr 173#6
Crap signal, no 2g and no tethering
iambigred
27 Apr 172#7
My wife switched to Plusnet mobile, no issues and a great service so far. The porting process was very straight forward.
jacenj
27 Apr 17#8
Any £5 per month sim deals without cashback being taken into consideration, looking for a spare sim. So another network from Vodafone too.
heydi
27 Apr 17#9
i am currently with plusnet on 7.5 pound 2g deal, can i ask for upgrade to this deal?
Besford to heydi
27 Apr 173#15
Might be better to ask Plusnet!
dca860 to heydi
27 Apr 17#28
Yes, just call them, they'll switch you after 30 days
heydi
27 Apr 17#11
just upgraded via chat on website, voted hot!
gram333uk
27 Apr 171#13
just chatted online and got 1500 mins, unlimited, and 3G for £8!! couldnt do me a deal qith only1000 mins! lol
rok263 to gram333uk
27 Apr 171#25
Ditto, just migrated from the £7.50 deal I took out in December, which was... 2GB, 1000mins and unltd texts, to this deal, and they gave me 1500 mins as well. So an extra 1GB of data and an extra 500 minutes for 50p a month more. That works for me Thanks OP for the pointer to the deal ! :smirk:
GenEarth
27 Apr 17#14
Can i use my spare payg number and port it to this service? Can't see any info or instructions to do so on the application...
Great deal though, heat added.
malwaid
27 Apr 17#16
WHat happens at the end of the 30 days? does the contract price bump up?
cicobuff to malwaid
27 Apr 17#19
No it stays the same. It just means it is a 30 day contract in comparison to some contract deals that tie you in to a 12 month contract, meaning you are free to cancel and change to another provider with minimal notice. If you do not change provider then it will roll over to another 30 day contract at £8 (per month)
SusieM
27 Apr 17#17
Probably a silly question but perhaps someone can help. I currently have quite a bit of credit on my PAYG 3 sim. I want to port the number to one of the free 200mb data sims so i understand that i need a tesco or other sim to do an intermediate port to - but what happens to the credit on my original 3sim? Do i lose it?
Besford to SusieM
27 Apr 17#27
Guess (you know the answer really!), ask a HUKD numpty (there's someone out there who'll give you the answer you want) - or ask 3?
matlock67
27 Apr 17#18
You would likely have to pay for 2 months, as you have to give 30 days notice to leave
Macca-J
27 Apr 17#20
Im not overly impressed with the reception on Plusnet, i used to be on EE, then switched to plusnet, yeah they are supposed to use the same network, but when the reception is showing poor 4g coverage and it switches to 3g or whatever, the call is dropped , sometimes when you answer you cant hear anything so the connection quality isnt as good as EE. Its not my phone, i have a Note 4 and it was fine on EE, its the reception... my partner has a new motorola play G4 and she has the same issue.....
jaques_kalis
27 Apr 17#21
Good deal, however I wound't get too excited about it being 4G. Speeds on all the MVNO 4Gs are capped like 3G speeds ( 10-20 mbps) . So 4G here is just for name sake. I have see this happening with EE, Voda and 3 movo speeds.
rok263 to jaques_kalis
27 Apr 173#29
Just did a quick speed test on my Plus Net 4G SIM - 25Mbps download and 8MBps upload. Admittedly not up to double speed EE standard, but I'm not paying for that service. But more than adequate for streaming, web browsing, emails etc etc. The same test with a 3G MVNO SIM, (dual SIM phone) results in 8Mbps down and 3Mbps up. So Plus Net are definitely not full speed bandwidth as you would get with an Direct to EE contract, but are in my case circa 3 x the speed of 3G ... so you pays your money, and gets what you pays for.
For me, and possibly for most, 3GB of "fast enough" 4G data with 1500 minutes and unlimited text for £8.00 on a 30 day rolling contract is a good deal.
Anon32 to jaques_kalis
27 Apr 171#34
Yes but mvno's 3g speeds are capped as well! Also you're forgetting the latency. 4g is like 20ms like normal broadband! 3g is useless sometimes feels really slow do a speed test and latency is like 100ms hence you are waiting around! Not everything is speed
Dw1973
27 Apr 17#23
Does anyone know if this will work in a EE 4GEE mifi box as it uses the EE network?
dijital
27 Apr 17#24
Wish plusnet would have the offers EE and Virgin mobile have (free whatsapp and facebook messenger data and data rollover)
yatsuen
27 Apr 171#30
Same here...was on the 1gb 250mins ultd text - £5...couldn't do it over live chat though and had to ring up to upgrade. They couldn't find this deal but offered the 3gb 1500mins ultd text for £8. A fantastic deal as my son smashed the 1gb over a couple of days this month.
Heat added...thanks!
SusieM
27 Apr 17#32
Yes, was just hoping one of the more savvy HUKD people would have found a way to beat the system.
tech_head
27 Apr 171#33
I've just upgraded from the 2 GB/1000 mins/unlimited texts to the 3 GB/1500 mins/unlimited texts for £8 package too. If they don't add the extra 500 mins right away, just ask and mention that it's currently on uSwitch. Great deal and perfect timing as I've just hit 2 GB usage for the first time. Thanks OP!
Might be better, just £2 more than this for 500 extra mins and another 2gig of data so check your needs out first
rok263
27 Apr 17#37
Don't delay taking up any of these Plus Net deals they are all time limited, the MSE 5GB/1500/Unltd one ends in ~11 days, so you have sometime to ponder but not too long. :neutral_face:
johnraggett
27 Apr 17#38
Looks like a winner for me
octopus
27 Apr 17#39
Perfect timing as my 12 month BT Mobile SIMO plan ends in May :smiley:
Libertas
27 Apr 17#40
Just for those of us that are not knowledgeable on this area, can anybody that knows the following share their knowledge.
Can somebody please list the underlying network providers for each of these ID/Giffgaff/PlusNet etc.type of mobile operators. It will help us to understand which underlying network infrastructure we would be using should we go with them.
Three network charge 3p a minute on the 123 plan.... Buy a £10 top up
Or EE do a £1 weekly sim which includes 25 mins ie £4 a month would 100mins
nigelbutler
27 Apr 17#43
Three 123 plan.... £5 gets a mix of mins data... £5 would get you 500mb
nigelbutler
27 Apr 17#44
Yes! Call 500 from your mobile and be very nice to whoever you speak to!
macas2000
27 Apr 17#45
I rang them earlier today and upgraded from the life mobile £5.95 deal, which was also a 30 day sim which we've had for 12months now.
Libertas
27 Apr 171#46
My sincere thanks to all those that have helped guide me thus far.
I have checked reception in the room he will stay in - Only O2 gets a strong signal.
I am now looking for a pay as you go chip for 30 days which uses O2 directly or as MVNO.
If anybody knows of a pay as you go or 30 day rolling that is on special offer, or is a particularly good deal (txts never used, data never used - just plenty of voice calls) - I would be most grateful.
I'm not being lazy - I'm a carer - and I barely get 30 mins a day to myself.
Thanks again.
Libertas
LeedsJim
27 Apr 171#47
Don't think it's been mentioned yet, but £11.00 Topcashback or £10.00 Quidco on this too.
jandmpatel
28 Apr 17#48
Don't fall for Plusnet. I had lots of problem with them...once customer service told me that they don't guarantee mobile signal in the house....never heard this before. She told me to refer T&C's. Stay away.....
calne
28 Apr 17#49
I switched to Plusnet a couple of months ago from giffgaff. Service so far has been excellent and now on the 1500 mins and 5GB data, can't go wrong for £10 per month. Speed regularly over 20mbs so no complaints. As with all the networks, coverage can be patchy and her in Wiltshire, O2 appear to be the better from experience.
Soooooooo tempted, am on the old Life mobile £5.95 plan 1.5gb 5000/1500 but only 3G. Which one to go for.......I'd stay on the Life had it been 4G as no yearly inflation increases, but......
eslick
28 Apr 17#53
have a look at o2 PAYG classic sim, its good value 5p a minute for call and everything, worth doing the maths to see if its worth it over one of the monthly offers.
Rang up just now, spoke to a lovely chap named Luke who sorted this for me with no hesitation at all and gave me the extra 500 minutes. I was on a £5 1GB package so for an extra three quid I think this is a bargain. Very impressive customer service.
RWilsonR
28 Apr 17#55
Can I use my minutes, texts and data abroad at no extra cost?
dca860
28 Apr 17#56
No chance. Cheap in the EU though however they are not the most competitive outside of the EU
RWilsonR
28 Apr 17#57
Thanks!
dca860
28 Apr 17#58
What on earth are you going on about.
Plusnet don't have a signal - EE do, and they are using the EE network so its not like they can change anything or guarantee the signal from another company.
pauli535
28 Apr 17#59
yes you lose it if porting your number to a different network
dca860
28 Apr 17#60
No you don't. You never lose credit on the account (as in overpayments). They'll refund whats left once they've finalised the account.You will lose excess minutes etc though - obviously
scoobies
28 Apr 17#61
Has anyone had any luck with EE retentions matching this offer or the 5GB/£10 plusnet offer?
octopus
28 Apr 17#62
Yes you will lose credit on PAYG sim
vinjo
28 Apr 17#63
Tesco mobile payg.10 quid top up lasts me months and no time limit.
jotoms
28 Apr 17#64
I've ordered the plusnet deal and phoned Tesco (knows it not EE) to get PAC code. They come back with 4gb data, 500 mins 1000 texts for £10.50 per month for 12 months with £6 credit to price match. Not sure what to do as know where I am with Tesco, o2 signal, clubcard points and reliable. Got 14 days to choose
jotoms
28 Apr 17#65
Tesco have 250 mins (with 100 m data and 5000 texts) 1 month contract for £7.50 and they use o2 signal. Giff gaff have 150 mins for £5 month and also use o2. Think Tesco, giffgaff are maybe cheaper options rather than o2 direct
pauli535
28 Apr 17#66
No you don't. You never lose credit on the account (as in overpayments). They'll refund whats left once they've finalised the account.You will lose excess minutes etc though - obviously[/quote]YES you do, I was on 3 PAYG until yesterday. Once you port your number you lose your remaining credit. On pay monthly if you are out of contract it may be different. The query was PAYG I lost 92 pence credit because the number has moved to plusnet from 3 and the 3 sim is no longer active. On PAYG they don't finalise the account you simply lose what's left.
Thar
28 Apr 17#67
I'm staying with the legacy Life plan. I'm not really that bothered about upgrading to 4G as I don't use much data away from my home WiFi.
j3ggo
28 Apr 17#68
I'm on an old T Mobile unlimited data contract, £10 a month, should I upgrade as I only get 100 mins.
Thar
28 Apr 17#69
It really depends on your usage. Could you manage with 3Gb of data? This is 4G, so faster speeds, presuming you previously had 3G with T Mobile.
j3ggo
28 Apr 17#70
Thanks for reply, I could just about cope with 3GB, I'm concerned about losing the legacy unlimited 3G as it's a gold dust sim.
Thar
29 Apr 17#71
I recently switch my son from T Mobile. He only really needs data. I monitored his usage over 3 months and found he wasn't using as much data as he thought, that and the fact Plusnet is 4G sold it.
machomansavage
2 May 17#72
just uploaded this myself without seeing it
tashwat
2 May 171#73
You can upgrade by calling the call centre.
neosalad
3 May 17#74
glad i saw this.. just went for the doubled £5 sim.. 1gb/500mins/unltd texts and tracked at £7.50 quidco
i thought about the £8 one but i'm lucky if i even use half of my 500mb i currently have with iD who i'll be leaving... (only because lately my signal when i'm at home has been 0-1 bar.. it used to be okayish but its lately been a bit pants... its fine when out of the house. though..
drewc
3 May 171#75
I had repeatedly terrible service from plusnet. It seemed impossible to deal with someone who knew what they were doing or even cared. Obviously everyones experience is different but I wouldn't use them again no matter how good the deal was.
octopus
3 May 171#76
The good thing about this deal it's a 30 day contract so most you would be paying for is an additional month. If service is not good then take PAC code and leave.
dca860
4 May 17#77
You can leave penalty free after 30 days anyway!
dca860
4 May 17#78
You talking about mobiles or broadband? Entirely different parts of the company.
I've found their mobiles company excellent, UK call-centres too, and my daughter (adult) has had no issues either.
_taurus_
8 May 17#79
Pls read trustpilot customer Feedbacks about this company and also I'm their current customer and have lot of unresolved issues with broadband/spped limits/large pings, they have very poor customer service ant it technicians... one word avoid!
Buckar00
11 May 17#80
ordered 2 sims over a week ago and nothing delivered!
Thar
11 May 17#81
I'd get back on to them. They usually dispatch next day.
jotoms
11 May 171#82
I ordered, received within a couple of days. Checked strength of signal against my Tesco sim and seemed the same. Requested to port number and completed the following day with no major problem. I'd read the trustpilot reviews and hesitated but so far so good.
Buckar00
11 May 17#83
Ahh spoke to them on facebook, they said it would have been sent out next day, so likely pinched, sending another which should be with me in a few days =) great facebook customer services.
octopus
11 May 17#84
Looks like deal should be expired now as Plusnet have increased the cost to £8.50/m
Opening post
This seemed such a good deal for your medium user and its perfect for kids as it has a cap that you can set to prevent silly overspends!
it uses EE's 4G network
It allows tethering which is a big bonus
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Just get a 3 Payg SIM and a fiver topup.
For me, and possibly for most, 3GB of "fast enough" 4G data with 1500 minutes and unlimited text for £8.00 on a 30 day rolling contract is a good deal.
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I have an elderly relative visting the Uk for four weeks. They use the odd text and voice calls mainly.
They'll not be needing any data at all.
Whats the cheapest sim I can get with many minutes, a few texts?
here you go: https://mobile.asda.com/4G
There are some good deals on the Virgin Mobile website for 30 day rolling
They also use EE's coverage and to be honest my wife and I have had no problems since we joined about a year ago.
30 day rolling contract :
http://store.virginmedia.com/virgin-media-mobile/sim-only/pay-monthly-sim.html
Be sure to check the coverage to see what the reception is gonna be like in your area first:
http://store.virginmedia.com/virgin-media-mobile/our-mobile-network/coverage-checker.html
https://www.plus.net/mobile/plans/sim-only/
Just get a 3 Payg SIM and a fiver topup.
If for under ten pounds, I can get a massive number. of mins included, I would prefer that.
If anybody has suggestions for a 30 day rolling, with a high number of mins - i'd be most grateful.
(If the underlying network used by your suggestions are ee or bt, even better. Good signal is important - We live within the M25 ).
Thanks to anywilling to help,
Lib.
If you have a landline with them you can now leave penalty free! Mobile deals unaffected http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/plusnet-up-prices-your-chance-leave-penalty-free-2675392
Great deal though, heat added.
For me, and possibly for most, 3GB of "fast enough" 4G data with 1500 minutes and unlimited text for £8.00 on a 30 day rolling contract is a good deal.
Heat added...thanks!
Might be better, just £2 more than this for 500 extra mins and another 2gig of data so check your needs out first
Can somebody please list the underlying network providers for each of these ID/Giffgaff/PlusNet etc.type of mobile operators. It will help us to understand which underlying network infrastructure we would be using should we go with them.
Which MVNO uses which Mobile Provider
Or EE do a £1 weekly sim which includes 25 mins ie £4 a month would 100mins
I have checked reception in the room he will stay in - Only O2 gets a strong signal.
I am now looking for a pay as you go chip for 30 days which uses O2 directly or as MVNO.
If anybody knows of a pay as you go or 30 day rolling that is on special offer, or is a particularly good deal (txts never used, data never used - just plenty of voice calls) - I would be most grateful.
I'm not being lazy - I'm a carer - and I barely get 30 mins a day to myself.
Thanks again.
Libertas
http://www.o2.co.uk/help/pay-as-you-go/classic-pay-as-you-go
Plusnet don't have a signal - EE do, and they are using the EE network so its not like they can change anything or guarantee the signal from another company.
i thought about the £8 one but i'm lucky if i even use half of my 500mb i currently have with iD who i'll be leaving... (only because lately my signal when i'm at home has been 0-1 bar.. it used to be okayish but its lately been a bit pants... its fine when out of the house. though..
I've found their mobiles company excellent, UK call-centres too, and my daughter (adult) has had no issues either.