Hong Kong residents who immigrate or stay in the UK for a long time need to purchase a British phone card/internet card/data card to live in the UK to meet their daily communication needs. How to choose a convenient and easy-to-use phone card for daily use? Fuuffy Cargo will recommend three popular SIM cards for you in this article to make your life in the UK more convenient!
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There are many different Internet cards to choose from in the UK. British phone cards, commonly known as SIM cards, mainly provide voice calls and some data traffic services. Data cards and Internet cards are designed to provide data traffic for devices to access the Internet and do not have voice functions.
These cards all come with different tariff plans, depending on individual needs. SIM cards are suitable for users who often make phone calls, while data cards/internet cards are for heavy data users who mainly browse the web and watch videos.
How to choose a suitable British Internet card?
Faced with numerous telecommunications operators and complicated tariff plans, how to choose the most suitable British Internet card? Here are some key considerations:
Taking into account the above factors, we now recommend 3 popular British phone card options:</ p>
EE is one of the four major telecommunications operators in the UK, and its Internet cards have always been popular. This Internet card provides 18GB of high-speed data traffic and unlimited 4G network for smooth Internet access, and the monthly fee is only £20. EE has the most extensive 4G network coverage in the UK, with high-speed Internet services available in 94% of the population, especially suitable for heavy Internet users and high-definition video viewers. Users can easily apply for a card through the EE official website or offline stores.
Three, as the largest virtual network operator in the UK, is known for its high quality and low price. For a monthly fee of £20, you can get unlimited 4G data traffic (subject to fair use policy) and 200 minutes of talk time. Three has its own 4G base stations and its network is available in 98% of the population, especially in rural areas. This card is very suitable for heavy Internet users and international students with limited budget. Users can apply for a card on the official website or offline stores.
As a virtual operator, GiffGaff’s Internet card rates are very flexible and affordable. Its ""gobblebag"" data package offers up to 20GB of 4G nationwide roaming traffic, with monthly fees ranging from £10 to £25. GiffGaff rents O2 network resources and covers 99% of the population areas, especially in urban centers. This one is suitable for light Internet users and freelancers without long-term contract requirements. Applying for a card only needs to be done online.
The following is a comparison of three mainstream UK phone cards:
EE | Three | GiffGaff | |
< strong>Tariff plan |
- 18GB data traffic - Unlimited 4G high-speed Internet access -£20 per month |
- Unlimited 4G data traffic (with fairusage policy) - 200 minutes of talk time -£20 per month |
- ""gobblebag"" data plan, up to 20GB - 4G nationwide roaming - £10-£25 |
< strong>Coverage | 94% of the population is covered by 4G</ span> | 4G network in 98% of population areas | Use O2 network, covering 99% of the population Region |
< strong>Suitable for the crowd |
- Heavy Internet User - HD Video Viewer |
- Heavy users who need unlimited Internet access - International students with limited budget |
- Light Internet users - Freelance without contract requirements |
If you are a heavy Internet user or often watch high-definition videos, then the editor recommends that you use an EE Internet card;</ span>If you need truly ""unlimited"" and smooth Internet access, and at the same time have economic and budget considerations, then Three Internet Cards are definitely the best choice; if you don't often use data networks, Or if you don’t want to sign a long-term contract, it is recommended to use the GiffGaff Internet card.
After choosing a suitable Internet card, the following tips will help you get twice the result with half the effort:
Preparing phone cards/internet cards/data cards before immigrating to the UK is undoubtedly the most urgent matter. Whether it is EE, Three or GiffGaff, these three top UK operators have their own unique tariff plans, network coverage and target customer groups. You can choose the calling card that best suits you based on your living habits and needs.
However, immigrating to the UK does not end with just an Internet card. Moving belongings to the UK is a top priority for immigrants, as it affects whether they can live and work in peace in the UK. What is the most worry-free way to send goods to the UK from Hong Kong? How to apply for tax exemption when immigrating to the UK?
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