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A Sim-only deal means paying just for a SIM card and accompanying mobile services. Deals vary, but they include an allowance of calls, minutes and data.

If your company runs a bring-your-own-device (BYOD) IT policy with staff, SIM-only deals are the perfect solution to keeping your company’s overheads low. They provide a greater degree of flexibility than many handset deals, offering shorter contracts to businesses.

However, be aware that if you are considering this policy, you need to consider the cyber security implications of allowing staff to access your company’s data and systems from their own devices.

For businesses that have staff working away from the office, SIM-only deals can be fantastic. Unlimited calls, texts and even data can help your team to work on the go or from home.

There are also tax benefits. You are not going to need to do any additional reporting to HMRC by providing SIM cards to staff.

The first thing to remember is that there are different sizes of SIMs. All smartphones and other devices that provide mobile connectivity require a SIM card to function. However, there are three SIM card sizes in common use – Standard, Micro and Nano. There is also a Combi SIM which is compatible with all three sizes, so you can pop out the size you want.

Also known as a 3-in-1 SIM, combi SIMs could be a great option if you are unsure which SIM cards are compatible with your employee’s mobile devices.

The other thing to consider is the package you need. Most of the best-value SIM-only deals run for 12-month contracts. It is also common to be able to access unlimited minutes and texts. However, you will want to consider how much data your staff will need and whether tethering and VOIP services are available.

5G will give your employees access to the fastest available network speed. 5G allows you to connect more devices and increases the capacity of your mobile connectivity. For this reason, it can be a great choice for staff working remotely or from locations that don’t offer good internet connectivity via broadband or 4G.

Unlimited data contracts are available, but they tend to cost a bit more than the cheapest deals.

The length of business SIM-Only contracts varies and is much more flexible than standard pay-monthly phone deals.

In most cases, you can choose between a 12-month plan or a 30-day rolling contract.

To keep your current number when you switch to a SIM-only deal you will need a PAC code from your current supplier.

Getting hold of your PAC code is now much easier than it was in the past. All you have to do is text ‘PAC’ to 65075 and your network provider is required to send your PAC code in a text reply as soon as possible. In some cases, it may even be sent right away.

You can then send the PAC code to your new provider, and they will arrange to carry over your current number.

Most networks offering 5G services will also offer 5G SIM-only deals. 5G has been rolled out in a range of locations around the UK where those with a 5G SIM card and a 5G-compatible phone can access the service.

However, it’s important to remember that not all locations will have access to 5G as of yet.

The amount of data you need will depend on how mobile phones are used within your business. With Love Energy Savings, you can access affordable Sim-Only deals with unlimited data to keep your business connected at all times.