Every spring, many UK mobile customers open a bill that is higher than the one they signed up for. Annual price rises written into contracts have become one of the most frustrating parts of paying for a phone, because the price you agreed to is not the price you end up paying. A SIM only contract with no price rises fixes that: the monthly price you see when you sign is the price for the full term.
This guide explains why fixed pricing matters, sets out six 24 month contracts with half price opening months, and works out what each one really costs over two years.
Why a Fixed Price Matters More Than It Looks
A rise of a few percent a year sounds small, but on a two year contract it compounds, and it lands just as household bills are being reset. A contract with prices guaranteed for the whole term lets you budget with confidence. These contracts also include unlimited UK minutes and texts, 100 or unlimited international minutes, EU roaming and 5G data, with eSIM available, so there is no trade-off in what you get for the fixed price.
Six 24 Month Contracts at a Glance
| Contract | Data | EU roaming | Monthly price | Half price for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Month 12GB | 12GB | 2.5GB | £6 | First 3 months (£3) |
| 24 Month 50GB | 50GB | 12GB | £8 | First 3 months (£4) |
| 24 Month 100GB | 100GB | 12GB | £12 | First 6 months (£6) |
| 24 Month 120GB | 120GB | 12GB | £16 | First 6 months (£8) |
| 24 Month Unlimited | Unlimited | 30GB | £18 | First 6 months (£9) |
| 24 Months Unlimited Plus | Unlimited | 35GB | £24 | First 6 months (£12) |
What You Really Pay Over Two Years
Because the price is fixed, working out the full cost is straightforward: the half price months, then the standard price for the rest of the term.
- 24 Month 50GB: 3 months at £4 plus 21 months at £8 comes to £180 over two years.
- 24 Month 100GB: 6 months at £6 plus 18 months at £12 comes to £252.
- 24 Month 120GB: 6 months at £8 plus 18 months at £16 comes to £336.
- 24 Month Unlimited: 6 months at £9 plus 18 months at £18 comes to £378.
- 24 Months Unlimited Plus: 6 months at £12 plus 18 months at £24 comes to £504, including unlimited international minutes.
Those totals will not move during the contract, which is the whole point.
Picking Your Contract
Light users who mainly message and browse will be well served by 50GB, which is more data than most people use in a month. The 100GB contract is the sweet spot for streaming on the commute and regular social media, at £6 for the first six months. Choose 120GB if you share your connection often, and go unlimited if you never want to think about data again. If you call family abroad every week, Unlimited Plus adds unlimited international minutes and the largest EU roaming allowance at 35GB.
Prefer a Shorter Term?
The same fixed-price approach comes in 12 month and 1 month versions too. The 12 month contracts run from 10GB at £6 to Unlimited at £22, and the 1 month rolling contracts let you leave after any month, though the 24 month terms carry the lowest monthly prices.
Flexibility Built In
Fixed does not mean rigid. You can upgrade your plan or set a spend cap at any time, so your contract can grow with you without hidden charges.
Switching Over in Four Steps
- Text PAC to 65075 from your current number to get your Porting Authorisation Code.
- Choose your contract and pick a physical SIM or eSIM at checkout.
- Activate your new SIM, then enter your PAC to bring your number across.
- Keep your old SIM in until the transfer completes, usually within one working day.
Closing Thoughts
A price that stays put for 24 months, half price opening months and generous EU roaming make these contracts easy to budget for. Choose the allowance that fits your month and lock in a fixed price SIM only contract, or browse every pay monthly SIM only deal to compare terms.
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