Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
1pMobile vs PremiumSIM
Where 1pMobile and PremiumSIM differ
| Compare |  1pMobile |  PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5 | €6.99 |
| 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 | Allnet Flat 50+10 GB: 19.99 EUR per month, 60 GB, 24 months; No unlimited plan listed; Allnet Flat 2 GB: 6.99 EUR per month, 2 GB, 24 months |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Roaming countries | 46Higher | 33 |
| Markets | GB | DE |
| Unlimited plan price | £25 | Not confirmed |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Mid-contract price rises | Any contractual changes not to your benefit notified with at least 30-days notice with right to leave without charge | Not confirmed |
| Credit check required | No | 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).
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Key differences
- Roaming countries is higher at 1pMobile: 46 vs 33.
- Billing: only 1pMobile offers Prepaid.
- Billing: only PremiumSIM offers Contract.
- Contract length: only 1pMobile offers 12.
- Contract length: only PremiumSIM offers 24.
- Markets: only 1pMobile offers GB.
- Markets: only PremiumSIM offers DE.
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.
PremiumSIM
PremiumSIM suits people in Germany who want a low entry price on a sim only plan, a wide support choice and a fibre option from the same seller. Sim only tariffs start at €6.99, and the fixed line runs on fttc and fttp.
Score breakdown
| Area | 1pMobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at £5 a month ranks 111 of 258, and unlimited at £25 sits lower down. | 9.0HigherEntry price of €6.99 sits under the €9.30 site median, with a €49.99 fibre setup fee. |
| Offer | 9.0Sim only with eSIM, 5G and WiFi calling, support on phone, email and chat and no credit check. | 9.0Sim only on 1 and 24 terms, with 5G, eSIM, wifi calling and EU roaming in 33 countries. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | 1pMobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
If neither fits
Simbye has roaming countries at 190, against 46 for 1pMobile and 33 for PremiumSIM.
Simbye reviewHow they place
| Ranking | 1pMobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 17 of 416 | 22 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 9 of 137 | 12 of 137 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 29 of 389 | 33 of 389 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 1pMobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling, Prepaid | Contract, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 12 | 1, 24 |
| Legal entity | Telecommunications Management Limited | Drillisch Online GmbH |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Broadband
| Fact | 1pMobile | PremiumSIM |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Not confirmed | Fttc, Fttp |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 5.8 to 40 |
| Setup fee | Not confirmed | €49.99 |
| Price after contract | Not confirmed | €44.99 |
| Router | Not confirmed | FRITZ!Box 7510, 7630 or 7690 from 4.99 EUR per month |
| Address checker | Not confirmed | https://www.premiumsim.de/glasfaser |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 1pMobile | PremiumSIM | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | £25above the median | Not confirmed | £22 |
| Roaming countries | 46below the median | 33lowest quarter | 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.
PremiumSIM
Pros
- Sim only plans start at €6.99, below the €9.30 median across listed brands
- Terms run 1 and 24, so a rolling option sits next to a longer commitment
- 5G, eSIM and wifi calling are all available, which is what most listed mobile plans carry
Cons
- The fibre line carries a setup fee of €49.99 and post contract pricing of €44.99
- As an mvno, the provider sets its own tariffs on another carrier's network and stays inside DE
- Uploads of 5.8 to 40 Mbps sit below downloads of 1,000 Mbps, which matters for sending large files
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.
PremiumSIM
Who it suits
- People in Germany who want a sim only plan on 1 and 24 terms
- Households that want mobile and a fibre line from one seller, with €49.99 to budget for at the start
- Travellers who need EU roaming included in 33 countries
Who should look elsewhere
- Anyone after unlimited data, since no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices
- Buyers who want the host network itself, where yesss! sells as a network
- People who need service beyond DE, with Lonestar Cell MTN listed as a network
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
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.
PremiumSIM
What does the cheapest PremiumSIM mobile plan cost?+
The starting price across the range is €6.99, set on a small allnet plan. A second reference plan adds a much larger data allowance at a higher monthly cost, and no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices. Heavy data users would pay for the larger tier from the first bill.
How long is the contract?+
Plan contract months run 1 and 24, so a short rolling arrangement sits alongside a longer commitment. Billing is offered as contract or rolling, which lets you match the term to how long you expect to keep the line. Households that expect to move soon should read the longer term carefully.
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