Updated September 30, 2026

What is Sim only?

In short

Sim only means you take the plan without a new phone, and use a handset you already own.

A sim only plan covers the network side of a mobile deal without a new handset, so you can use a phone you already own or an unlocked device. You pay for calls, texts and data only, and you keep control of the handset. 019 Mobile, 1&1, 1pMobile, 2degrees and 3 Denmark all list sim only options, so if you do not want a new phone you can set that rule out before you compare prices.

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