SIM Only Plans: What They Are and Why They’re Worth It

A SIM Only plan is a mobile phone plan that provides you with calls, texts and data without including a new handset. You bring your own phone, purchase a plan with amaysim and insert a SIM card (or eSIM on a compatible device). Once you’ve completed these steps, you can activate and connect to our mobile network.

BYO Phone: The #1 Advantage of SIM Only Plans

The most important feature of a SIM Only plan is the ability to bring your own device.

This separation of phone and plan gives you greater control over your phone service. You are free to shop around for the best new smartphone for you, whether that means buying a handset outright in a seasonal sale or keeping the existing compatible phone you already own.

In order to purchase a device through amaysim, you’ll need to either have an existing amaysim plan or sign up to a new plan. These plans can be cancelled at any time, after which you’re free to explore other plans, be that with amaysim or other telcos. But we’re sure that you’ll prefer to stay. 

With an amaysim SIM Only plan, you have the flexibility to:

 

Typical Features and Benefits of SIM Only Mobile Plans

Lower Monthly Costs

Monthly repayments for eSIM Only plans are often cheaper because they do not include a device repayment. Typically, when your phone is included in a contract or plan, the total cost of your phone is often spread over 24 or 36 months.

For budget-conscious users or families managing multiple services, SIM Only plans can offer significant long-term savings.

 

No Lock-In Contracts

Many SIM Only plans are offered on a 28 day or month-to-month basis.

For customers who want control and flexibility, SIM Only plans are ideal. You can trial a new provider’s network coverage, customer service and data speeds - and move on if it doesn’t suit you. If you’ve ever hesitated to change providers because of lock-in contracts, SIM Only plans can help remove that barrier.

amaysim’s SIM Only plans provide flexibility to cancel at any time. At amaysim, we want our customers to stay because they want to, not because they have to. Check out our range of 28 day SIM plans here, one of our most popular types of plans. 

And because there’s no lock-in contract, you can:

  • Move to a plan with more data during busy months
  • Reduce your plan if you don’t need as much data ongoing 

Please note that changing plans will result in your data banking balance being reset

 

Wide Range of Plan Options

SIM Only plans can include:

  • Low-data options for users needing a basic service
  • High-data plans for streaming and gaming
  • Unlimited standard talk and text inclusions
  • International call inclusions to selected countries
  • 5G-enabled plans (where available)

This variety of plan options helps ensure that every mobile user can find a suitable SIM Only plan without paying for unnecessary extras or costly lock-in bundled contracts.

Need more information about SIM plans? amaysim offers a wide range of SIM plans that can be explored here.

 

Important Considerations

While SIM Only plans can offer excellent value for you, it’s important to understand some aspects of these plans before signing up.

 

You Need to Cover the Cost of your Device

Unlike bundled contracts, SIM Only plans don’t include a phone. You must already own a compatible phone, or you will need to purchase a phone outright.

Discover the range of plans available for your new service from amaysim.

 

Your Phone May Need to be Unlocked

If your current phone was purchased through a different carrier, your device may be locked to a specific network. Before switching to a SIM Only plan, check the following items:

  • Whether your phone is unlocked
  • Whether unlocking fees may apply

  • If your device supports the required network bands for your new SIM Only plan

This is especially important if you’re moving from an older contract plan.

 

SIM Only Plans and eSIM: A Modern Alternative

amaysim offers eSIM options for compatible devices, which allow you to activate your mobile service digitally without inserting a card.

The benefits of using eSIM with a compatible device include:

  • Typically faster activation
  • No need to wait for postage
  • Dual SIM functionality (requires a dual SIM-capable device)
  • Easy switching between personal and work numbers

If your device supports eSIM, this can make SIM Only plans even more convenient.

Learn more about eSIM technology today.

 

Is a SIM Only Plan Right for You?

A SIM Only Plan is ideal if you:

  • Already own a phone
  • Prefer to have the freedom not to be locked into a long contract paying off your mobile device
  • Want lower monthly costs compared to a bundled phone + plan contract

By separating your mobile device purchase from your service plan, you gain control over both. Choose the phone you want, or BYO phone, and explore amaysim’s extensive SIM Only plans today.