Three UK Pay as You go SIM card is a data only device SIM for your iPad, tablet or mobile wi-fi device. Three has the UK's biggest 3G network, which has been rated the UK's number one network for mobile broadband speed, reliability and value. You can read more about Three's UK network here .
Three UK's starter pack is designed to be used in tablets, iPads and hotspots, and is preloaded with 3GB of data (valid for three months) so you can get on the internet as soon as you arrive in the UK. You do not need to activate this SIM – it is ready to go without needing to set up an account or fiddle around. As they say, it is Internet with Legs!
When you've used up your data allowance, or your time has expired, all you need to do is top up with Pay As You Go to carry on using the internet.
Three's data top-ups available are:
- 1GB £10
- 3GB £15
- 7GB £25
The above data top-ups are valid for 30 days (although the initial 3GB pre-loaded data will last for three months).
You can buy top-ups from over 100,000 shops in the UK including convenience stores, supermarkets, pharmacies, petrol stations and post offices.
The 3 UK SIM is also now available in tri-cut SIM that fits all unlocked data-only devices.
Includes roaming in select countries for no additional cost
The Three UK data SIM card includes roaming in select countries for no additional cost, however it is intended for UK residents making short trips abroad which means that your first use of this SIM card must occur in the United Kingdom and your ability to roam outside the UK may be disabled if you incur excessive data use outside the UK (i.e. more data being used outside rather than inside the UK). It is ideal if the majority of your trip is to the UK but you are also planning short hops to neighbouring European countries.
Free roaming is available in following countries: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malta, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, United States of America.
Please note: as this is primarily a UK SIM card, you can only top up your service by purchasing top up vouchers at shops in the UK (unless you are a UK resident with a UK credit card).
| Please note: The first place you use this SIM card must be in the United Kingdom and you cannot it outside the UK for more than two continuous months within a one year period. If you are planning on using this SIM card outside the UK and think you need to top up credit to add more data, make sure that you buy your top up voucher from a shop in the UK before leaving the country. |
Ready to use as soon as you arrive in the UK
The great advantage of this 3 UK SIM is that it requires no set-up when you arrive – just plug and play! We also offer the Globalgig and Transatel data SIM cards which have low rates, and might suit you better if you are travelling in multiple European countries, particularly if the UK is not your first stop or if most of your trip is being spent outside the UK.