{"id":20813,"date":"2025-02-28T09:00:56","date_gmt":"2025-02-28T09:00:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/?p=20813"},"modified":"2025-03-03T11:45:33","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T11:45:33","slug":"best-payg-sim-for-low-usage","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/best-payg-sim-for-low-usage","title":{"rendered":"Best Pay As You Go SIM Cards For Low Usage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lead\"><em>If you&#8217;re a light mobile user, you can get a Pay As You Go SIM card with no monthly top-ups and no credit expiry.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-18820\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SIM-Cards-Stacked-300x287.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"176\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SIM-Cards-Stacked-300x287.png 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SIM-Cards-Stacked-40x38.png 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SIM-Cards-Stacked-100x96.png 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/SIM-Cards-Stacked.png 353w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 176px) 100vw, 176px\" \/>If you only use your mobile phone from time to time (e.g. on trips away from home or as a backup phone for emergencies), it&#8217;s normally best to get a Pay As Go SIM card that&#8217;s designed for light usage.<\/p>\n<p>The best Pay As You Go SIM cards for low users will have no monthly fees, along with Pay As You Go credit that doesn&#8217;t expire. You should also look at the coverage available, along with the Pay As You Go rates.<\/p>\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll look at the best Pay As You Go SIM cards for light mobile users in the UK, along with your top considerations when choosing such a deal.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Best_Mobile_Networks_For_Light_Usage\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Best Mobile Networks For Light Usage<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#giffgaff\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.1<\/span> giffgaff<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#ASDA_Mobile\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.2<\/span> ASDA Mobile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#1pMobile\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.3<\/span> 1pMobile<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Lyca_Mobile\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">1.4<\/span> Lyca Mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Top_Considerations_For_Low_Users\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Top Considerations For Low Users<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#No_Monthly_Fees\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.1<\/span> No Monthly Fees<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Credit_That_Doesn8217t_Expire\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.2<\/span> Credit That Doesn&#8217;t Expire<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Network_Coverage\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.3<\/span> Network Coverage<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Low_Pay_As_You_Go_Rates\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">2.4<\/span> Low Pay As You Go Rates<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#More_Information\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> More Information<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2><span id=\"Best_Mobile_Networks_For_Light_Usage\">Best Mobile Networks For Light Usage<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-auto p-0 align-self-center text-center\" style=\"width: 50px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-100\/giffgaff.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"14\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p class=\"text-muted mt-0 mb-2\">Pay As You Go SIM with no monthly top-up (use it every 180 days)<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2\"><span id=\"giffgaff\"><a class=\"larger\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/giffgaff\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"giffgaff SIM\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/giffgaff\">giffgaff<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"table border w-100\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>No credit expiry &amp; no top-up requirements.<br \/>\nYou just need to call, text, use data, or top-up every 180 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #1937e4;\"><i class=\"fa fa-signal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Uses O2 network (5G)<\/span><small> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.giffgaff.com%2Fcoverage-and-service\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"giffgaff SIM\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.giffgaff.com\/coverage-and-service\">check postcode<\/a><\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pay As You Go Rates:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25p\/minute, 10p\/text and 10p\/MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Buy:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '+ ';\">\n<li>A Classic Pay As You Go SIM with no need to top-up every month.<\/li>\n<li>An established network with 4 million+ customers. Part of O2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Avoid:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '- ';\">\n<li>Customer support is online-only: there&#8217;s no telephone support.<\/li>\n<li>Standard Pay As You Go rates can add up (e.g. \u00a31 for 4-minute call).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free SIM Card:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/giffgaff\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"giffgaff SIM\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/giffgaff\">Order giffgaff SIM card (free) \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-37098\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Giffgaff-SIM-Fly-High-250x168.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"134\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Giffgaff-SIM-Fly-High-250x168.png 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Giffgaff-SIM-Fly-High-40x27.png 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Giffgaff-SIM-Fly-High-100x67.png 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Giffgaff-SIM-Fly-High-500x336.png 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/Giffgaff-SIM-Fly-High.png 579w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>For most light mobile users, our current recommendation is to get a Pay As You Go SIM card from giffgaff (this is the low-cost sub-brand of O2).<\/p>\n<p>On giffgaff, it&#8217;s still possible to get a &#8216;classic&#8217; Pay As You Go service, where there&#8217;s no need to top-up your SIM card every month. Just choose the &#8216;free SIM&#8217; option <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/giffgaff\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"giffgaff SIM\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/out.php\/giffgaff\">when you place your order<\/a> online, and add &#8216;Pay As You Go credit&#8217; instead of a monthly plan.<\/p>\n<p>To keep your SIM card active on giffgaff, you&#8217;ll need to use it at least once every 180 days. As long as you do this, your credit will not expire.<\/p>\n<p>The main disadvantage of giffgaff is that their Pay As You Go rates can add up quickly. For instance, at 25p per minute, you&#8217;re looking at \u00a31 for a 4-minute call. On ASDA Mobile, this would cost just 60p (subject to their more stringent requirement of needing a new top-up or bundle purchase every 180 days).<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-auto p-0 align-self-center text-center\" style=\"width: 50px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-100\/asda.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"28\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p class=\"text-muted mt-0 mb-2\">Low usage PAYG SIM: just top-up or buy a bundle every 180 days<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2\"><span id=\"ASDA_Mobile\"><a class=\"larger\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.asda.com%2Fpay-as-you-go%2F5-sim-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"ASDA Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/mobile.asda.com\/pay-as-you-go\/5-sim-plan\">ASDA Mobile<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"table border w-100\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You&#8217;ll need to top-up or buy a bundle every 180 days.<br \/>\nYour Pay As You Go credit doesn&#8217;t expire.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #e41a22;\"><i class=\"fa fa-signal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Uses Vodafone network (5G)<\/span><small> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.asda.com%2Fsupport%2Fcoverage-checker\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"ASDA Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/mobile.asda.com\/support\/coverage-checker\">check postcode<\/a><\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pay As You Go Rates:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>15p\/minute, 10p\/text and 10p\/MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Buy:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '+ ';\">\n<li>Cheaper rates for calling, compared to giffgaff (60p for 4-min call).<\/li>\n<li>Minimum top-up is \u00a35, so you can stay connected from \u00a310 per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Avoid:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '- ';\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll need to remember to top-up or buy a bundle every 180 days.<\/li>\n<li>Rates for texting and using data are the same as on giffgaff.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free SIM Card:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.asda.com%2Fpay-as-you-go%2F5-sim-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"ASDA Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/mobile.asda.com\/pay-as-you-go\/5-sim-plan\">Order ASDA Mobile SIM card \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-33671\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-250x167.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"167\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-250x167.jpg 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-40x27.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-500x334.jpg 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles-750x501.jpg 750w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ASDA-Mobile-SIM-Triangles.jpg 838w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>Another option for light users is to get an ASDA Mobile SIM card. Like on giffgaff, there&#8217;s no need to top-up every month on ASDA Mobile. However, you will need to either top-up or buy a bundle every 180 days. As long as you do this, your credit won&#8217;t expire. The minimum top-up is \u00a35 each time.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.asda.com%2Fpay-as-you-go%2F5-sim-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"ASDA Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/mobile.asda.com\/pay-as-you-go\/5-sim-plan\">order an ASDA Mobile SIM card for \u00a35<\/a>. This will give you unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and 3GB data for the first month. Just switch off the &#8216;auto-renew&#8217; feature when you sign up and you&#8217;ll move to <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.asda.com%2Frates-and-charges\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"ASDA Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/mobile.asda.com\/rates-and-charges\">their traditional Pay As You Go plan<\/a> after the first month, with no ongoing fees.<\/p>\n<p>Compared to giffgaff, ASDA Mobile has slightly lower rates for calling (it&#8217;s 15p\/minute on ASDA, vs 25p\/minute on giffgaff). This can save you a little bit of money. However, the costs of texting and using data are the same on both networks (10p\/text and 10p\/MB). In addition, ASDA Mobile uses the Vodafone network, whereas giffgaff uses the O2 network.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-auto p-0 align-self-center text-center\" style=\"width: 50px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-100\/1pmobile.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"36\" height=\"36\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p class=\"text-muted mt-0 mb-2\">Super-low PAYG rates, but you&#8217;ll need to spend \u00a35 per month<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2\"><span id=\"1pMobile\"><a class=\"larger\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1pmobile.com%2Forder-your-SIM%3Fsimtype%3Dstd\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"1pMobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.1pmobile.com\/order-your-SIM?simtype=std\">1pMobile<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"table border w-100\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You&#8217;ll need to spend at least \u00a310 every 60 days.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #1d9f9e;\"><i class=\"fa fa-signal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Uses EE network (5G)<\/span><small> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1pmobile.com%2Fcoverage-checker.taf\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"1pMobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.1pmobile.com\/coverage-checker.taf\">check postcode<\/a><\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pay As You Go Rates:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>1p\/minute, 1p\/text and 1p\/MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Buy:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '+ ';\">\n<li>Super low Pay As You go rates (just 4p for a 4-minute call).<\/li>\n<li>Access to EE&#8217;s 5G network, with WiFi Calling &amp; more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Avoid:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '- ';\">\n<li>You&#8217;ll be spending at least \u00a360 per year to keep the SIM active.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free SIM Card:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1pmobile.com%2Forder-your-SIM%3Fsimtype%3Dstd\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"1pMobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.1pmobile.com\/order-your-SIM?simtype=std\">Order 1p Mobile SIM card \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-20455\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1pMobile-Mascot-300x274.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"180\" height=\"165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1pMobile-Mascot-300x274.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1pMobile-Mascot-40x37.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1pMobile-Mascot-100x91.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/1pMobile-Mascot.jpg 372w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 180px) 100vw, 180px\" \/>For many years, 1pMobile has been a top choice for lots of low mobile users, owing to their low Pay As You Go rates. However, since October 2024, customers have been required to spend at least \u00a310 every 60 days. This makes it a poor option for very low users who would otherwise spend less than \u00a35 per month.<\/p>\n<p>If it&#8217;s still suitable for your usage, you will get some very low Pay As You Go rates (just 1p\/minute, 1p\/text and 1p\/MB). This means a 4-minute phone call will cost you just 4p (compared to the \u00a31 you&#8217;d pay on giffgaff). You&#8217;ll get access to EE&#8217;s 4G and 5G network.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"container\">\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"col-auto p-0 align-self-center text-center\" style=\"width: 50px;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-100\/lycamobile.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"50\" height=\"20\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"col\">\n<p class=\"text-muted mt-0 mb-2\">Use your SIM every 120 days, or pay \u00a35\/yr to maintain it<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mt-2\"><span id=\"Lyca_Mobile\"><a class=\"larger\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Ffreesim%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Lycamobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.lycamobile.co.uk\/en\/freesim\/\">Lyca Mobile<\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table class=\"table border w-100\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Requirements:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You&#8217;ll need to call, text, use data, or top-up every 120 days.<br \/>\nAlternatively, pay \u00a35 per year to maintain it (with no min usage).<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Coverage:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"color: #1d9f9e;\"><i class=\"fa fa-signal\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> Uses EE network (5G)<\/span><small> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fhelp%2Fcoverage-and-service%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Lycamobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.lycamobile.co.uk\/en\/help\/coverage-and-service\/\">check postcode<\/a><\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pay As You Go Rates:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25p\/minute, 23p\/text and 15p\/MB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Buy:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '+ ';\">\n<li>Has a set-and-forget way to keep a UK phone number for \u00a35\/yr.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Reasons To Avoid:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ul class=\"pl-3 my-0\" style=\"list-style-type: '- ';\">\n<li>The Pay As You Go rates can add up quickly (e.g. \u00a31 for 4-min call).<\/li>\n<li>Has a poor customer reputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Free SIM Card:<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a class=\"btn btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Ffreesim%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Lycamobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.lycamobile.co.uk\/en\/freesim\/\">Order Lyca Mobile SIM card \u2192<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-39865\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-250x198.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"158\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-250x198.png 250w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-768x608.png 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-40x32.png 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-100x79.png 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-500x396.png 500w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack-750x594.png 750w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Lyca-Mobile-Triple-SIM-Stack.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>On Lyca Mobile, it&#8217;s still possible to get a Pay As You Go SIM card with no need to top-up every month. However, to keep it active, you&#8217;ll need to do one of the following two things:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Use your phone for an outgoing call, text, data, or top-up every 120 days.<\/strong> This is similar to giffgaff, but it&#8217;s more restrictive in that you&#8217;ll need to use your phone for a chargeable activity every 120 days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pay \u00a35 per year to maintain your SIM, with no usage requirements.<\/strong> If you&#8217;re looking for a &#8216;set-and-forget&#8217; way of maintaining a UK mobile number, you can pay <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fgeneral%2Fhow-long-can-i-keep-my-number-for-if-i-dont-use-any-of-lycamobiles-services%2F\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Lycamobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.lycamobile.co.uk\/en\/general\/how-long-can-i-keep-my-number-for-if-i-dont-use-any-of-lycamobiles-services\/\">\u00a35 per year<\/a> for this service on Lyca Mobile. This can be a good option if you only want to retain a UK phone number for things like receiving one-time SMS passcodes. Generally, it won&#8217;t be the cheapest way of doing things as this \u00a35\/year does not include any calls or texts, but it can save you some hassle if you&#8217;re abroad or if you&#8217;ll forget to use it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You&#8217;ll pay 25p\/minute, 23p\/text and 15p\/MB on Lyca Mobile. This means you&#8217;ll pay \u00a31 for a 4-minute phone call.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Top_Considerations_For_Low_Users\">Top Considerations For Low Users<\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span id=\"No_Monthly_Fees\">No Monthly Fees<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22153\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-206x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-206x300.jpg 206w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-27x40.jpg 27w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map-69x100.jpg 69w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/UK-Satellite-Map.jpg 695w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/>If you&#8217;re a low mobile user, you&#8217;ll normally want to stay away from any SIM cards that have a regular monthly fee. With <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/sim-only-deals\">Pay Monthly SIM cards<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/cheapest-pay-as-you-go-bundles\">Pay As You Go bundles<\/a>, you&#8217;ll need to pay a fixed amount each month, regardless of whether you use your SIM.<\/p>\n<p>If your average spend will exceed \u00a35 per month on a classic Pay As You Go SIM card (roughly 20 minutes of calling or 50MB of mobile data per month), that&#8217;s when you&#8217;ll be better of getting a Pay As You Go bundle. For \u00a35, you can normally get unlimited minutes and texts, plus an allowance of data:<\/p>\n<table class=\"container table-sm tariff-widget-ng tariff-widget-ng-simo border mx-0 mb-3\">\r\n\t<thead>\r\n\t\t<tr class=\"row m-0 p-2 font-weight-bold text-center bg-light\">\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-3 py-0\">Network<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0\">Data<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0\">Monthly Cost<\/th>\r\n\t\t\t<th scope=\"col\" class=\"d-none d-md-block col-md-1 p-0\"><\/th>\r\n\t\t<\/tr>\r\n\t<\/thead><tbody><tr class=\"row position-relative px-3 m-0 border-top\" ><td class=\"col-md-3 px-2 pl-md-0 pt-3 pb-0 pb-md-3 border-0 text-center\"><img src='https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-200\/lycamobile.png' height='30' width='75' alt='Lycamobile'  class='text-center py-1'><br><ul style=\"list-style: none;\" class=\"text-md-left px-0 mt-2\"><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#1d9f9e\" class=\"fa fa-signal fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i><strong style=\"color:#1d9f9e\">EE<\/strong> coverage<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-phone fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>1,000 UK mins<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-envelope-o fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>1,000 UK texts<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-globe fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>100 intl mins<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mt-n2\"><span class=\"badge badge-pill badge-dark text-wrap\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-bolt mr-1\"><\/i>Offer ends 30th Apr<\/span><\/p><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\"><span class=\"data-allowance-number\">5<\/span>GB<\/strong><br>data<\/div><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\">\u00a35.00<\/strong><br>per month<br \/><span class=\"badge badge-pill badge-primary mt-2 text-wrap\" style=\"font-size:90%;line-height:1.5;\">3 months half price<\/span><hr class=\"my-2\"><span style=\"font-size:90%\"><strong>No contract<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"py-3 col-md-1 px-0 border-0 position-static\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lycamobile.co.uk%2Fen%2Fbundle%2Fuk-plan-smart-plan%2F%3FnewUser%3Dtrue\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"Lycamobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.lycamobile.co.uk\/en\/bundle\/uk-plan-smart-plan\/?newUser=true\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  data-tid=\"PAYG_lycamobile_5.00_1_5000\"  class=\"btn btn-primary w-100 stretched-link\"><span class=\"d-inline d-md-none\">See deal &nbsp;<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row position-relative px-3 m-0 border-top\" ><td class=\"col-md-3 px-2 pl-md-0 pt-3 pb-0 pb-md-3 border-0 text-center\"><img src='https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-200\/asda.png' height='42' width='75' alt='ASDA Mobile'  class='text-center py-1'><br><ul style=\"list-style: none;\" class=\"text-md-left px-0 mt-2\"><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#e41a22\" class=\"fa fa-signal fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i><strong style=\"color:#e41a22\">Vodafone<\/strong> coverage<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-phone fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>Unlimited mins<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-envelope-o fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>Unlimited texts<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\"><span class=\"data-allowance-number\">3<\/span>GB<\/strong><br>data<\/div><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\">\u00a35.00<\/strong><br>per month<hr class=\"my-2\"><span style=\"font-size:90%\"><strong>No contract<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"py-3 col-md-1 px-0 border-0 position-static\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fmobile.asda.com%2Fpay-as-you-go%2F5-sim-plan\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"ASDA Mobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/mobile.asda.com\/pay-as-you-go\/5-sim-plan\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  data-tid=\"PAYG_asda_5.00_1_3000\"  class=\"btn btn-primary w-100 stretched-link\"><span class=\"d-inline d-md-none\">See deal &nbsp;<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row position-relative px-3 m-0 border-top\" ><td class=\"col-md-3 px-2 pl-md-0 pt-3 pb-0 pb-md-3 border-0 text-center\"><img src='https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-200\/1pmobile.png' height='45' width='45' alt='1pMobile'  class='text-center py-1'><br><ul style=\"list-style: none;\" class=\"text-md-left px-0 mt-2\"><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#1d9f9e\" class=\"fa fa-signal fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i><strong style=\"color:#1d9f9e\">EE<\/strong> coverage<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-phone fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>Unlimited mins<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-envelope-o fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>Unlimited texts<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\"><span class=\"data-allowance-number\">2<\/span>GB<\/strong><br>data<\/div><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\">\u00a36.00<\/strong><br>per month<hr class=\"my-2\"><span style=\"font-size:90%\"><strong>No contract<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"py-3 col-md-1 px-0 border-0 position-static\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.1pmobile.com%2Forder-your-SIM%3Fsimtype%3DSB2\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"1pMobile\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.1pmobile.com\/order-your-SIM?simtype=SB2\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  data-tid=\"PAYG_1pmobile_6.00_1_2000\"  class=\"btn btn-primary w-100 stretched-link\"><span class=\"d-inline d-md-none\">See deal &nbsp;<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr class=\"row position-relative px-3 m-0 border-top\" ><td class=\"col-md-3 px-2 pl-md-0 pt-3 pb-0 pb-md-3 border-0 text-center\"><img src='https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/images\/operators\/icon-200\/giffgaff.png' height='21' width='75' alt='giffgaff'  class='text-center py-1'><br><ul style=\"list-style: none;\" class=\"text-md-left px-0 mt-2\"><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" style=\"color:#1937e4\" class=\"fa fa-signal fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i><strong style=\"color:#1937e4\">O2<\/strong> coverage<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-phone fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>Unlimited mins<\/li><li class=\"d-inline-block mx-2 d-md-block mx-md-0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa fa-envelope-o fa-fw mr-1\"><\/i>Unlimited texts<\/li><\/ul><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\"><span class=\"data-allowance-number\">2<\/span>GB<\/strong><br>data<\/div><\/td><td class=\"col-6 col-md-4 py-0 py-md-3 px-2 border-0\"><div class=\"w-100 h-100 p-2 rounded-lg bg-light text-center border\"><strong style=\"font-size: 1.3rem;\">\u00a36.00<\/strong><br>per month<hr class=\"my-2\"><span style=\"font-size:90%\"><strong>No contract<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/td><td class=\"py-3 col-md-1 px-0 border-0 position-static\"><a  href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/redir\/?go=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.giffgaff.com%2Ffreesim-goodybag6golden\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-aff=\"giffgaff SIM\" data-ourl=\"https:\/\/www.giffgaff.com\/freesim-goodybag6golden\"  rel=\"nofollow\"  data-tid=\"PAYG_giffgaff_6.00_1_2000\"  class=\"btn btn-primary w-100 stretched-link\"><span class=\"d-inline d-md-none\">See deal &nbsp;<\/span><i class=\"fa fa-external-link\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h3><span id=\"Credit_That_Doesn8217t_Expire\">Credit That Doesn&#8217;t Expire<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-19322\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Top-Up-Logo-222x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Top-Up-Logo-222x300.png 222w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Top-Up-Logo-30x40.png 30w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Top-Up-Logo-74x100.png 74w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/10\/Top-Up-Logo.png 537w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/>It&#8217;s worth having a look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/payg-inactivity-account-termination-and-credit-expiry\">credit expiry policy<\/a>, as this will differ across Pay As You Go mobile networks.<\/p>\n<p>On the best Pay As You Go networks, your credit won&#8217;t expire providing you can meet the minimum usage requirement in their T&amp;Cs. This can sometimes be as a simple as using your phone every 180 days. However, some mobile networks have much stricter requirements (e.g. requiring you to make a fresh top-up with new credit).<\/p>\n<p>If you have not met the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/payg-inactivity-account-termination-and-credit-expiry\">minimum usage requirement<\/a> in your mobile network&#8217;s terms and conditions, your SIM card will normally be disconnected from their network. You&#8217;ll also lose any remaining Pay As You Go credit, as well as the phone number on your SIM.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Network_Coverage\">Network Coverage<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-22150\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mobile-Phone-Mast-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mobile-Phone-Mast-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mobile-Phone-Mast-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mobile-Phone-Mast-40x30.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mobile-Phone-Mast-100x75.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/Mobile-Phone-Mast.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>It&#8217;s important to make sure that you&#8217;re actually able to get a reliable signal for when you need it on your SIM card.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, this can restrict your choice of mobile networks, especially if you&#8217;re living or working in an area where only some providers have coverage.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Networks <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/networks-using-ee-coverage\">using EE coverage<\/a> include 1pMobile and Lyca Mobile.<\/li>\n<li>Networks <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/mobile-networks-using-o2-coverage\">using O2 coverage<\/a> include giffgaff.<\/li>\n<li>Networks <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/networks-using-vodafone-coverage\">using Vodafone coverage<\/a> include ASDA Mobile.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span id=\"Low_Pay_As_You_Go_Rates\">Low Pay As You Go Rates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-13290\" src=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Phone-Call-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"137\" height=\"137\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Phone-Call-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Phone-Call-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Phone-Call-40x40.jpg 40w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Phone-Call-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Phone-Call.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 137px) 100vw, 137px\" \/>Finally, it&#8217;s worth having a look at the exact Pay As You Go rates, and working out what this would mean, based on your usage. For instance, someone making an average of 10 minutes of calls each month would pay \u00a32.50 per month on giffgaff, compared to \u00a31.50 per month on ASDA Mobile.<\/p>\n<p>In our opinion, however, this is only worth considering once you&#8217;ve already looked at the three factors above. For instance, the same customer would pay just 10p for the 10 minutes of calls on 1pMobile. However, the additional requirement to spend \u00a310 every 60 days may already have ruled this out as a viable option for the user.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"More_Information\">More Information<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>For more information, see our full guide to the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/free-pay-as-you-go-sim-cards-listed-reviewed-and-compared\">best Pay As You Go SIM cards<\/a>. We&#8217;ve also got an in-depth look at the <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/payg-inactivity-account-termination-and-credit-expiry\">minimum usage requirements and credit expiry policies<\/a> on each UK mobile network.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/pay-as-you-go-deals\">Pay As You Go deals in the UK<\/a>. In particular, it&#8217;s also worth reading our full overview of <a href=\"https:\/\/kenstechtips.com\/index.php\/free-pay-as-you-go-sim-cards-listed-reviewed-and-compared\">the best Pay As You Go SIM cards<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;re a light mobile user, you can get a Pay As You Go SIM card with no monthly top-ups and no credit expiry. 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