In this blog, we explore what SIM-only deals are and why choosing a data-only SIM card could help you if you are struggling with your internet speeds at home. We consider cost-effectiveness, connectivity, and convenience in this helpful guide.

Here at MegaCleaning, we understand that your home is the central hub of everything you do. Therefore, we offer professional cleans that ensure your home is spotless with none of the stress, so you can put time into the really important things. However, having slow Wi-Fi speeds can put a stop to this.

Are you struggling with sub-par broadband at home that is not letting you surf the internet at the speeds that you want? Are you tired of paying a hefty monthly broadband cost in a non-flexible contract? Turning to a data-only SIM card could be the answer that you are looking for. Especially if you switch to a SIM-only deal. In this blog, we reveal why.

What is a SIM-only deal?

A SIM-only deal is a mobile plan that only includes the SIM card rather than a new device alongside it. This means that you don’t have to pay the large bill associated with contract phone packages where you must upgrade your device regularly, even if your current device is fine. They often allow you to pay for the minutes, texts, and data that you need monthly. As a result, for many people, this is more cost-effective because they only pay for what they need. You can find out more about SIM-only deals by clicking here.

What is a data-only deal?

One type of SIM-only contract is a data-only deal. This means that instead of the SIM card coming with a set number of texts and calls, it only comes with data. This can be beneficial for people who know they do not use their device for texts and calls but want to be able to use it to connect to the internet.

How can this help me?

Choosing a SIM-only contract with a data-only plan could be highly cost-effective. Especially, if you already have a device that uses SIM cards (such as a phone or tablet), don’t want to upgrade it, don’t use it for calls or texts and find that your home Wi-Fi is slow. If where you have a good 4G or 5G connection, you could get rid of your broadband package completely and use your SIM-only contract to connect to the internet. You can use the device with the SIM card to hotspot other internet-connected devices.

SIM-only contracts often come at small monthly fees that are more flexible than fixed broadband deals.  And have the additional benefit of being able to be used both in your home and on the go. The more data they offer, the more expensive they are, with some offering unlimited data and connection to 5G which can still be more cost-effective. This is because, as 5G gets rolled out across the country (learn more about this here), the connection speeds you get could be on par with full-fibre broadband, which is very expensive.

Do your research to find out if there is a SIM-only deal that offers data speeds that are faster than your current broadband. This way you could end up with a more reliable connection and a more flexible deal.