Updated October 17, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team

Top prepaid phone plans compared in the United Kingdom

119 providers available in the United Kingdom, ranked for the United Kingdom.

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Top prepaid phone plans compared in the United Kingdom
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1
Lycamobile UK logo
LycamobileTop pick
9.2/10
Price from:
£3.50
Seller type:
Mvno
SIM-only:
Yes
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2
1pMobile logo
1pMobile

PAYG SIM with GBP 10 credit for GBP 5: GBP 5 off starter

9.0/10
Price from:
£5
Seller type:
Mvno
SIM-only:
Yes
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3
EE logo
EE
8.7/10
Price from:
£23
Seller type:
Network
SIM-only:
Yes
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4
EE Store logo
EE Store

Up to 300 credit for switching fees

8.6/10
Price from:
£26.99
Seller type:
Network
SIM-only:
Yes
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5
Lebara UK

Mobile network offering fast, reliable mobile plans at affordable prices in the UK.

8.0/10
Markets:
GB
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6
Orange Liberia
9.5/10
Price from:
$0.50
Seller type:
Network
SIM-only:
Yes
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7
congstar logo
congstar
9.4/10
Price from:
€2
Host network:
Telekom
Seller type:
Mvno
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8
Instabridge
9.4/10
Price from:
€2.50
SIM-only:
Yes
Reference plan prices:
US 1GB: EUR 2.5, 1GB, 7 days prepaid; US 3GB: EUR 5.5, 3GB, 15 days prepaid; US 10GB: EUR 15, 10GB, 30 days prepaid
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9
Heyah logo
Heyah
9.3/10
Price from:
PLN 30
Host network:
T-Mobile
Seller type:
Network
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10
Hollandsnieuwe logo
hollandsnieuwe
9.3/10
Price from:
€4.50
Host network:
Vodafone
Seller type:
Mvno
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Lycamobile

Lycamobile

Top pick for the United Kingdom

9.2/10Visit