5 GB
UK 4-network
£8.85a month per active SIM, ex VAT
Order 5 GBBusiness data SIM cards for routers and devices
Data-only SIMs for business kit such as 4G routers, card machines and cameras, on all four UK networks, with no contract and billing only while each SIM is on.
A business data SIM is a data-only SIM for the equipment a business runs: a 4G router, a card machine, a camera, an alarm or a sign. ThingSIM sells them online by card, with no contract, and bills each SIM only while it is switched on.
UK plans roam across all four UK networks, from £0.90 a month per SIM for 50 MB up to £8.85 for 5 GB, or across three networks (no EE) for less.
Why not a phone SIM?
A consumer SIM assumes a person with a phone. It is tied to one network, it is billed every month whether it is used or not, and its terms often limit use in routers and other devices. A data SIM built for devices avoids all three. The IoT SIM vs phone SIM guide compares them in full.
What you get
| ThingSIM business data SIM | |
|---|---|
| Networks | O2, Vodafone, Three and EE, or three of them for less |
| Contract | None; pay monthly by card, or a year up front |
| Billing | From the day each SIM is switched on |
| At the allowance | Pauses; upgrade straight away or wait for the reset |
| Failed payment | Pauses new orders and plan changes, never SIMs already working |
| Formats | Physical trio SIM (mini, micro, nano) or eSIM, £2.00 each once |
| Management | Portal and API: activate, pause, cease and change plan per SIM |
Plans
| Plan | UK 4-network | UK 3-network |
|---|---|---|
| 50 MB a month | £0.90 | £0.65 |
| 250 MB a month | £1.20 | £1.15 |
| 1 GB a month | £2.40 | £2.25 |
| 5 GB a month | £8.85 | £8.20 |
Prices are per active SIM per month, ex VAT. Upgrade any SIM at any time, prorated.
Choosing a size
Most business devices use far less data than a phone. A card machine or alarm communicator often fits in 50 MB a month. A router used as broadband backup needs between 1 and 5 GB or more, depending on what fails over to it. A camera that uploads video needs the most. The data guide works through common devices.
Using a business data SIM in a 4G router
Put the SIM in the router, activate it in the portal and copy the APN shown against it into the router's mobile settings. Setting up a 4G router covers the steps. If you need to reach the router from outside, add a static public IP for £8 a month.
Common questions
Is there a contract?
No. Pay monthly by card, or annually: twelve months up front at the same monthly price.
Are prices with or without VAT?
Prices are shown ex VAT, per active SIM per month.
How many SIMs can I order?
Up to 25 online. For a larger fleet, talk to us and we will set it up with you.
Can I put a ThingSIM in a 4G router?
Yes. That is one of the main things it is for.
Recommended plan
UK 4-network, 5 GB a month
Roams across all four UK networks and uses whichever is strongest where the device is.
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