Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
1pMobile vs Simpel
Where 1pMobile and Simpel differ
| Compare |  1pMobile |  Simpel |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | £5 | €2.50 |
| 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 | Cheapest 12-month 30GB+: 40GB EUR12.00/mo, 40GB, 12 months; Cheapest unlimited: none listed - unlimited calls addon EUR1.50/mo; Cheapest overall: from EUR2.50/mo |
| EU roaming | Fair use | Included |
| Mid-contract price rises | Any contractual changes not to your benefit notified with at least 30-days notice with right to leave without charge | Tariffs may be indexed annually as specified in your contract |
| Markets | GB | NL |
| Host network | Not confirmed | Odido |
| Unlimited plan price | £25 | Not confirmed |
| Wi-Fi calling | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Roaming countries | 46 | Not confirmed |
| Data rollover | Not confirmed | No |
| Hotspot sharing | Yes | Not confirmed |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), Credit check required (No).
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Key differences
- Simpel scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 9.0.
- Support channels: only 1pMobile offers Phone, Chat.
- Support channels: only Simpel offers Community.
- Billing: only 1pMobile offers Rolling, Prepaid.
- Billing: only Simpel offers Contract.
- Contract length: only 1pMobile offers 1.
- Contract length: only Simpel offers 24.
- Markets: only 1pMobile offers GB.
- Markets: only Simpel offers NL.
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.
Simpel
Simpel is a Dutch virtual network operator for people who want a cheap sim only plan, a 5G connection and an eSIM without a credit check, with tariffs starting at €2.50 a month. The catch is commitment: plans run on 12 and 24, and data rollover is not on the menu.
Score breakdown
| Area | 1pMobile | Simpel |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry at £5 a month ranks 111 of 258, and unlimited at £25 sits lower down. | 9.6HigherSim only tariffs start at €2.50, below the €9.30 median here, though data rollover is not offered. |
| Offer | 9.0HigherSim only with eSIM, 5G and WiFi calling, support on phone, email and chat and no credit check. | 8.8Broad scope: 5G, an eSIM, no credit check and fibre reaching 1,000 Mbps on fttp. |
| Trust | Not confirmed | 8.7An mvno on Odido run by Simpel.nl B.V., trading since 2007, with support on email, help centre and community. |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | 1pMobile | Simpel |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
How they place
| Ranking | 1pMobile | Simpel |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 17 of 416 | 150 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 9 of 137 | 73 of 137 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 29 of 389 | 157 of 389 |
| Phone plans without a credit check | 2 of 26 | 8 of 26 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | 1pMobile | Simpel |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Rolling, Prepaid | Contract |
| Contract length | 1, 12 | 12, 24 |
| Legal entity | Telecommunications Management Limited | Simpel.nl B.V. |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom | Netherlands |
| Founded | Not confirmed | 2007 |
| Support channels | Phone, Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Broadband
| Fact | 1pMobile | Simpel |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Not confirmed | Fttp |
| Top download speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 1,000 |
| Upload speed (Mbps) | Not confirmed | 100 to 1,000 |
| Exit fee terms | Not confirmed | After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice |
| Router | Not confirmed | Modem included |
| Address checker | Not confirmed | https://www.simpel.nl/internet/product/zelf-samenstellen |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | 1pMobile | Simpel | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlimited plan price | £25above the median | Not confirmed | £22 |
| 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.
Simpel
Pros
- A credit check is not required, so an application does not rest on a credit file.
- An eSIM and 5G are both offered, so a recent handset works without waiting for a card in the post.
- EU roaming is included in the sim only line, and only 36.1% of the listings include it.
Cons
- Data rollover is not offered, so unused data from a quiet month is lost rather than carried into the next one.
- Plans run 12 and 24 with billing on contract, and leaving early is governed by After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice, while only 78% of the listings are month to month.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community, with no phone line listed, while 81.5% of the brands offer one.
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.
Simpel
Who it suits
- People in NL who bring their own handset and want sim only service on 5G with no credit check.
- Households that want both lines in one place, since fibre runs to 1,000 Mbps and hardware is Modem included.
- Travellers who would rather not buy a roaming pack, since EU roaming is included.
Who should look elsewhere
- People set on a network operator rather than a virtual one: Simpel is an mvno, while GETESA (network) and yesss! (network) sit on the other side of the market.
- Anyone unwilling to sit a full term: plans run 12 and 24 with notice set by After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice, so if your plans may change, read the terms at Lonestar Cell MTN (network) as well.
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.
Simpel
How much does a Simpel sim only plan cost to start?+
Sim only plans start at €2.50 a month, below the €9.30 median across the brands tracked here. The lowest priced bundle with a larger data allowance runs on a year contract, and unlimited calls come as a small monthly add-on rather than a plan of their own. Read the tariff terms, since the entry price is separate from what you pay later.
How long is the contract and can I leave early?+
Plans run 12 and 24 with billing on contract, and the notice terms are After minimum term rolling monthly with 1 month notice. Only 78% of the listings are month to month, so a shorter rhythm does exist elsewhere in the market. Read that notice wording before you sign, because rolling monthly is not the same as having no term.
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