Forum Discussion
£18 Unlimited data sim
MarkSwee_222671 I think that you will need a separate account for the new sim. You can then join them in a group. I think that you may find this article helpful:https://help.smarty.co.uk/en/articles/3417277-what-is-a-group-plan
Brookhouse Don't forget that you will still be subject to a 'fair usage policy' and mobile internet is not intended to replace broadband. It's not always as reliable, for one thing.
So is there a "fair use policy" on the data-only SIM? Is that actually the difference?
Yes, I appreciate the mobile Internet won't be as reliable but it is an interim solution until I know where I am living and then I'll sign up for broadband or even fibre to the premises 😉
Brookhouse - Sounds like 'Heads they win - Tails you lose' !!
Wait! What's that I can hear? Is it the sound of KB rubbing his hands together? or is it the sound of the snake slithering all over your wallet? (hope the wallet is synthetic material or else the snake may try to mate with it!!!!!!)
(If I renegotiate the package, I'll lose EU roaming, and also be on a 24 month contract.)
Ah thanks. My main phone is on a legacy out of contract package with a largEE (😉) provider, which still has EU roaming but is no longer competitive. So I may transfer to Smarty. I have a second backup phone with a cheap Smarty package, so the model you suggest is interesting.
Brookhouse Yes, it is uncapped and I think that Smarty are reserving the right to close down people who are running a business through it or else streaming vast amounts of data.
My only other thought.....is it worth ditching the main package on your phone and running two Smarty sims as a group? You get 10% discount (but doesn't apply if a plan is already on a special offer)
Thanks. Pasted in for reference. Seems it is uncapped. I would use occasionally for voice and SMS anyway, and only one connected device so would probably not cause concern!
5.16 Our Unlimited Voice Plans are for personal, non-commercial use only and can be used in SIM enabled mobile devices, tablets laptops and portable mobile WI-FI devices and the data is uncapped for this use. This SIM card should not be used as a permanent long-term alternative to home broadband. If we determine in our sole opinion that your use of the SMARTY Services is in breach of these Terms and Conditions and/or exceeds that reasonably expected of someone using the Service for legitimate personal, non-commercial use, then we may at our discretion terminate (in accordance with Section 9), or Suspend (in accordance with Section 8), or restrict your SMARTY Service. As an example, without limitation, we consider that if you regularly tether more than 8 devices that this is unlikely to be legitimate personal, non-commercial use.
Brookhouse Terms and Conditions 5.16 seems to just about cover it I think.
