Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
1pMobile vs Meow Mobile
What sets them apart
| Compare |  1pMobile | Meow Mobile ReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5 | $10 |
| Reference plan prices | 5GB 30-day: GBP 5 per month, 5GB, 30-day rolling; Unlimited 30-day: GBP 25 per month, unlimited data, 30-day rolling; 1-year 50GB: GBP 110 per year, 50GB per 30 days, 12-month | 3GB Plan: $10/mo, 3GB, 1-month rolling; Unlimited intro: $15/mo, unlimited, 3-month prepaid; Unlimited ongoing: $30/mo, unlimited, 1-month rolling |
| Unlimited plan price | £25 | $15 |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Paid |
| Mid-contract price rises | Any contractual changes not to your benefit notified with at least 30-days notice with right to leave without charge | Initial $15/mo for 3 months then $30/mo |
| Markets | GB | US |
| Host network | Not confirmed | AT&T |
| Roaming countries | 46 | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Wi-Fi calling (Yes), Hotspot sharing (Yes), Credit check required (No).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only 1pMobile offers Phone, Help centre.
- Contract length: only 1pMobile offers 12.
- Markets: only 1pMobile offers GB.
- Markets: only Meow Mobile offers US.
Our verdict on each
1pMobile
1pMobile suits adults in the UK who want a cheap Sim only line, an eSIM, no credit check and a rolling monthly option they can leave quickly. It scores 9 overall, with plans starting at £5 a month, and the unlimited tier landing mid table on our price comparison.
Meow Mobile
Meow Mobile suits US households that want a prepaid, rolling SIM only line on AT&T and can plan around a price that rises after the introductory stretch. The entry point is low at $10 a month, and next generation mobile data, an eSIM, wifi calling and hotspot sharing all come as standard.
Score breakdown
| Area | 1pMobile | Meow Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at £5 a month ranks 111 of 258, and unlimited at £25 sits lower down. | 9.2HigherLow entry at $10 a month, and the unlimited plan ranks 35 of 173, with the renewal step as the catch. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherSim only with eSIM, 5G and WiFi calling, support on phone, email and chat and no credit check. | 8.8An eSIM, wifi calling, hotspot sharing, next generation mobile data and no credit check, with support only on email and chat. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | 1pMobile | Meow Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
Where these facts come from
1pMobile
- 1pmobile.com: 20 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Meow Mobile
- meow-mobile.co: 18 facts, checked September 30, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | 1pMobile | Meow Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 17 of 416 | 20 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 9 of 137 | 11 of 137 |
| Prepaid phone plans | 13 of 367 | 15 of 367 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 29 of 389 | 31 of 389 |
| Phone plans without a credit check | 2 of 26 | 3 of 26 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 1pMobile | Meow Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling, Prepaid | Prepaid, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 12Covers more | 1 |
| Legal entity | Telecommunications Management Limited | Telco Papa Ltd |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centreCovers more | Email, Chat |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 1pMobile | Meow Mobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | 46below the median | Not confirmed | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
1pMobile
Pros
- Plans start at £5 a month, and billing runs rolling and prepaid with terms of 1 and 12 months, so a reader can start small.
- No credit check is required and an eSIM is available, which means a new number can be live without a handset.
- 5G, WiFi calling and hotspot sharing are all included, and a multi line discount applies to households.
Cons
- EU roaming is fair use rather than included, and roaming overall reaches 46 countries.
- Terms run 1 and 12 months, so the rolling option is the pick for anyone who might move, and the annual plan only makes sense for readers already settled.
- 1pMobile is an mvno, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! all sell as network providers, so a reader who wants the operator itself is looking at a different kind of seller.
Meow Mobile
Pros
- Entry pricing is easy to start with: the capped data plan starts at $10 a month and the unlimited plan opens at $15.
- A credit check is not required, so a line can be opened without a credit history being put forward.
- Billing is prepaid and rolling, so there is no long fixed term to serve out and nothing to negotiate on leaving.
Cons
- The renewal step is the catch: Initial $15/mo for 3 months then $30/mo, so the opening unlimited figure is not the rate you keep.
- It serves a single market, US, and roaming is paid, so travel costs sit on top of the monthly bill.
- Support runs on email and chat only, so there is no phone line for anyone who wants to talk a problem through.
Who each suits
1pMobile
Who it suits
- Adults in the UK who want a Sim only line at the cheap end of the price range and can set up an eSIM themselves.
- Households adding a second line, where a multi line discount applies.
- Readers who want a rolling monthly line they can end quickly, with no credit check at signup.
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone who wants to buy from the network operator rather than an mvno: GETESA and yesss! sell as network and network providers.
- Heavy data users on a tight budget, since the unlimited plan costs £25 a month, with the network sellers GETESA, yesss! and Lonestar Cell MTN the ones to price against.
Meow Mobile
Who it suits
- Households in the US that want a prepaid, rolling SIM only line on AT&T without a long contract.
- People who rarely leave the country and stream or hotspot often, since roaming is paid and unmetered data opens at $15.
- Anyone adding a spare line for a child, a partner or a second phone, since a credit check is not required and hotspot sharing is included.
Who should look elsewhere
- GETESA, which sells as a network (network), for readers who want the host network itself rather than a virtual network operator.
- yesss! and Lonestar Cell MTN, both sold as networks (network, network), for anyone who treats buying direct from the network as a condition rather than a preference.
Current offers
1pMobile
Current offer
Discount code
PAYG SIM with GBP 10 credit for GBP 5: GBP 5 off starter
SIM loaded with GBP 10 of credit; 14-day money back guarantee
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Country by country
| Country | 1pMobile | Meow Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| United States | No | Yes |
Questions about each
1pMobile
What does 1pMobile cost to join?+
Plans start at £5 a month, and that figure belongs to the smallest data allowance in the range. A heavy user should budget on the unlimited plan rather than the entry number. The entry figure is a month to month spend, not an introductory deal that resets later.
How much is the unlimited data plan?+
The Unlimited plan is listed at £25 a month. It is the price to hold in mind for anyone who regularly uses more data than a capped allowance allows, and it is the figure that pushes 1pMobile further back in our price comparison than its entry plan does. Readers who stay well inside a small allowance pay far less.
Meow Mobile
What does Meow Mobile cost to start, and what happens to the price later?+
The capped data plan starts at $10 a month and the unlimited plan opens at $15. The opening unlimited rate is introductory, because Initial $15/mo for 3 months then $30/mo. Budget from the ongoing rate rather than the headline figure, since that step is what most of the monthly bill depends on.
Is Meow Mobile a network or a virtual operator?+
Meow Mobile is a virtual network operator, so the coverage comes from AT&T while the plans, pricing and support are its own. That split is the usual reason a plan here can sit below what the network charges. Readers who prefer to buy from the network itself have GETESA and yesss! listed alongside, both of which sell as networks.
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