Sim Only Mobile.

[cupotee2]

Can someone answer a Mobile question for this old girl, that to most people is a simple answer..please.

I ISP and phone is via BT.

I have a sim free phone.

If I get a BT Sim, will it work in my phone, please.

Many thanks.

[Baldric]

Yes it will.

[cupotee2]

Thank you Baldric your a gem.

[Old_Geezer]

As long as your mobile isn't locked to a rival network as well as being SIM free, then yes.

[TheChair]

//As long as your mobile isn't locked to a rival network as well as being SIM free, then yes.//

As SIM Free means that the phone is not locked to a network, this statement makes no sense.

[Jackdaw33]

What does 'Sim Only' actually mean?

[Baldric]

I'm on a Sim-only deal, I bought a decent mobile outright a while ago and just pay £10 a month for Service via a Sim-card deal.

[Jackdaw33]

Is it the same as PAYG?

[Baldric]

No, Sim-only Contract paid by DD.

[Baldric]

https://www.broadbandchoices.co.uk/guides/mobile/best-sim-only-deals

[Jackdaw33]

So how do you pay for the calls?

[hc4361]

Exactly the same way as a contract phone - you choose your provider, the plan and pay monthly

[Baldric]

See ^^^ 08:20

[straydog]

You can do PAYG on sim only deals as well.

[Old_Geezer]

SIM free does not mean that the phone is not locked to a network, so the statement makes perfect sense and clarifies the situation.

SIM free means that the handset is being sold without a SIM and you need to provide your own to use it. Not locked to a network means that the handset isn't coded to only connect to one network.

They often come together, but they are not the same.

[Jackdaw33]

I'm behind the times. I only use my mobile once in a blue moon to make the odd call but I gather that the newer versions are like a mini computer, hence my confusion.

[chiaroscuro]

cupotee

If you want calls and text only Co-op Mobile are among the cheapest - free sim from stores or online (uses EE)
If you also want data look at giffgaff - they do 'goodybag' bundles without contract (use O2) - free sim online.