Student SIM
The best student SIM in the UK - unlimited data from Simp
Unlimited everything, worldwide roaming included, no contract, and an extra discount when you verify as a student. Simp is built for the way students actually use their phones - and their student loan.
The student SIM that actually gets student life
Students get Standard Unlimited for £10 a month, billed monthly - the pay-upfront price, without having to pay upfront. Unlimited UK data, calls and texts, worldwide roaming included, no contract.
Why students pick Simp
- Genuinely unlimited data. Stream lectures and Netflix, hotspot your laptop in the library, video-call home - no topping up, no “you've used 80% of your data” texts. Properly unlimited, not the unlimited-social-media-only trick some networks pull.
- £10 a month, billed monthly. Verify through Student Beans and get Standard Unlimited for £10/month without paying upfront - normally £10 needs a three-month upfront payment. Already the cheapest genuinely-unlimited plan in the UK, now without the upfront.
- Worldwide roaming included. Year abroad, Erasmus, reading week in Lisbon, or flying home if you're an international student - your data works in the EU plus 130+ countries with no daily fee, while most networks charge £2-£8 a day. See where Simp works.
- No contract, no credit check hassle. Rolling monthly, so you can pause or leave around term times and summers. No 24-month tie-in, no mid-contract price rises.
- Set up in minutes. It's an eSIM - no waiting for a card in the post and missing it because you're in halls. Scan a QR code in the app and you're live. Keep your current number.
- Earn while you're at it. Daily Spins and coins towards rewards, plus a referral bonus when your flatmates join - an easy few quid each time.
100% 5-star reviews on Trustpilot - students call it “an absolute lifesaver for a student budget” and “the best deal for students”.
Great for international students
If you're studying in the UK from abroad, Simp gives you a UK number in minutes (no UK credit history needed), unlimited data from day one, and roaming back home included in over 130 countries - so you can stay in touch with family without a second SIM or surprise charges.
The plans
| Feature | Standard Unlimited | Premium Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Pay monthly | £12 | £15 |
| Pay 3 months upfront | £10 (£30/quarter) | £13 (£39/quarter) |
| Student price (Student Beans) | £10/month, billed monthly | Standard pricing |
| UK data, calls, texts | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| EU roaming | 10GB | 20GB |
| Worldwide roaming | Unlimited 4G (3GB at 5G) | Unlimited 4G (5GB at 5G) |
| Contract | None | None |
Both on the VodafoneThree network. Full plan details.
How to get the student discount
- Get the student discount via Student Beans
- Go to simpmobile.com and choose Standard or Premium, and your billing option.
- Download the Simp app on the App Store or Google Play.
- Install your eSIM through the app - it only takes a few minutes.
- Keep your existing number by porting it across, or get a new one.
Student FAQ
- How much is Simp for students?
- Students get Standard Unlimited for £10 a month, billed monthly, by verifying through Student Beans - the pay-upfront price without having to pay upfront.
- Is the data really unlimited for students?
- Yes - unlimited UK data, calls and texts on both plans, fine for streaming and hotspotting, with a 750GB /month fair-use limit for normal personal use.
- Can students use Simp abroad or back home?
- Yes. Worldwide roaming is included in the EU and over 130 countries with no daily fee, which suits a year abroad and international students.
- Do students need a contract or credit check?
- No. Simp is rolling monthly with no contract and no long tie-in, so you can leave any time.
- Can I keep my number?
- Yes, port it across with a PAC code when you join.