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If you're not looking to switch to a brand-new iPhone or Android device in the Black Friday sales, this incredible £8 offer from SMARTY can still provide the ultimate upgrade for your existing handset. That's because this generous SIM-only deal unlocks a mammoth 60GB of 5G mobile data for just £8 per month.
If your smartphone doesn't support 5G internet speeds, SMARTY will revert your connection to 4G. You'll also benefit from unlimited calls and text messages to all UK mobile and landline numbers.
SMARTY is one of a handful of mobile networks that hasn't reintroduced EU roaming charges in the wake of the UK's departure from the European Union, which regulated against these fees. That means you'll be able to use your unlimited calls, text messages, and 12GB of your total data allowance each month in 27 European countries.
SMARTY currently boasts one million customers in the UK.
With this superb SIM-only deal in your iPhone or Android smartphone, you'll benefit from 60GB of 5G mobile data every month — that's more than enough to stream Netflix boxsets, podcasts, Spotify, YouTube videos and more away from a Wi-Fi connection. SMARTY usually charges £10 for 40GB data. This Three UK-owned firm also bundles unlimited calls and texts, which can be used in 27 European countries at no extra cost
Best of all, this early Black Friday SIM-only offer is a rolling one-month contract that can be cancelled at any time. As such, you'll never be forced to accept an increase in your monthly bills part way through your contract — you can switch to another deal from SMARTY or move to a rival network for a bigger saving.
Request a PAC code from your current mobile network with a text to 65075 and you'll be able to transfer your currently phone number over to this new deal from SMARTY. Black Friday doesn't roll around until November 29 this year, but SMARTY has joined a growing number of brands that have launched early deals.
For those who don't know SMARTY is a UK-based mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), which means that it doesn't own any masts but piggybacks on infrastructure owned and operated by another brand.
In this case, the Three UK network — so if you enjoy a good connection with Three UK, you'll benefit from the exact same signal strength with SMARTY. Launched in 2017, SMARTY offers flexible, low-cost mobile plans with a focus on simplicity and transparency.
SMARTY is well-regarded for its straightforward pricing, with no hidden fees or long-term contracts, making it popular among budget-conscious consumers. Reviews frequently highlight its competitive pricing, with data-only plans and pay-as-you-go options, as well as its emphasis on customer control through an easy-to-use app.
If you already own your handset, or are planning to buy a new model outright, switching to a new SIM-only deal can be a great way to cut your monthly costs
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SMARTY created waves when it launched with a unique set of SIM-only plans that offer refunds for any unused mobile data at the end of the month. This feature isn't available with all of its plans, so the above 60GB bundle misses out.
SMARTY supports both 4G and 5G connectivity, leveraging Three UK’s extensive network infrastructure.
It doesn't offer the same range of add-ons or perks as larger operators — there's no option to add a Netflix, Disney+, or TNT Sport subscription to your plan to stream on-the-go, for example — but its no-frills approach continue to earn it positive reviews from cost-conscious customers looking for reliable service without unnecessary extras.
For comparison, iD Mobile — a MVNO owned by Currys — is offering either 20GB of 5G data for £7, or 90GB of 5G data for £9 per month. Tesco Mobile has a SIM-only deal that includes 30GB of data for £10 per month.
Of the bigger mobile networks, O2 charges £17 per month for 20GB of 5G data, EE charges £18 per month for 50GB of 5G data, although the speed is limited to 100Mbps — slower than the fastest connection from the brand.
