Cheap SIM card

IanH replied on 03/12/2016 08:23

Posted on 03/12/2016 08:23

Amazon are currently selling a 24Gb mobile data SIM for £24.80.

They say that it's an 'Amazon special' and indeed, the biggest that Three sell themselves is 12Gb and for that they charge £30

These can be used in mifi devices and tablets and benefit from Three's 'feel at home' scheme, so can be used in many other countries without incurring extra charges (or even having to do anything more than turn on 'roaming').

The 24Gb card lasts for up to 2 years (or until the data runs out, obviously). The 12GB card only lasts for up to 1 year.

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DavidKlyne replied on 03/12/2016 16:13

Posted on 03/12/2016 16:13

That seems an excellent buy. However a question. Am I right in thinking that if you use it abroad like you do at home is it limited to two months use whilst abroad? Will they let you use it abroad for multipal trips?

David

IanH replied on 03/12/2016 19:09

Posted on 03/12/2016 19:09

OH just checked Amazon £28.40 for 24Gb, IanH did you see differant.

Whoops, brain fade.......yes it's £28.40.......still good value though.

IanH replied on 03/12/2016 19:15

Posted on 03/12/2016 19:15

That seems an excellent buy. However a question. Am I right in thinking that if you use it abroad like you do at home is it limited to two months use whilst abroad? Will they let you use it abroad for multipal trips?

David

David - as I mentioned elsewhere, I've not been able to locate anything about a 2 month limit on the Three website, although I admit that their website is very difficult to navigate.

They do say that the 'feel at home' facility is not meant to be for those who live over-seas, so this might have something to do with it.

I suggest that anyone spending long periods abroad to speak to Three and explain your circumstances. There might be a way around it.

young thomas replied on 04/12/2016 08:48

Posted on 04/12/2016 08:48

a quick Google found this summary from a 'best buy' type website....i havent checked Three's own website for the Fair Usage Policy as its a nightmare to find anything....

5. A fair use policy

More seriously, Feel at Home has a Fair Use policy. Exceeding the service limits will result in all services being suspended abroad. 

Time limit: Anyone using Feel At Home exclusively when they're abroad, or for at least a month, more than twice a year, could well have their account's international roaming suspended.

Basically, Three aren't prepared to let people use the service if they're living between two places.

under the Time Limit section, this must be where the two months comes in.....one month, twice....

so two months away would be your lot for the year.....

 

EDIT: its here under Usage Restrictions.....the page wouldnt let me copy the revlavent paragraph, sorry.

MichaelT replied on 04/12/2016 09:53

Posted on 04/12/2016 09:53

Just buy 2 cards, use 1 for a month then swap, repeat as required. I  guess if you are in Spain say for the winter it would be cheaper to buy a local payg sim and just use the 3 one whilst travelling down and randomly while in Spain? 

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