Unexpected mobile price hikes got you worried? SIMcredible 30-day plans keep you in control
posted 24th November 2025
When you take out a contract, you’d be fair to assume that you’d get exactly what you were offered when you signed on the dotted line. But as many people are finding out lately, that’s not always the case when it comes to mobile plans. But fear not - SIMcredible is here to help.
The lowdown on mid-contract price hikes
In late October 2025, Ofcom criticised O2 for raising bills for up to 15million customers beyond what they were originally told when they signed their contracts. The regulator said this went ‘against the spirit’ of earlier rules that had aimed to make future mobile price rises clear and avoid “nasty surprises”. “With household budgets squeezed, people need to have certainty about their monthly outgoings.” Cristina Luna-Esteban, Ofcom's telecoms policy director. “But that’s impossible if you’re tied into a contract where the price could change based on something as hard to predict as future inflation.” In an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis said: “This makes a mockery of Ofcom's new 'pounds and pence' consumer protection regime
Take back control of costs with flexible 30-day plans
At SIMcredible we offer discounted rates across all the main UK networks. We keep our overheads low so that we can pass the maximum amount of savings through to you. Our SIM plans start as low as £8.50 a month.
While we can’t stop price rises by big networks, we don’t lock you into paying them.
SIMcredible offers plans based on 30-day terms giving you the freedom to switch or update your plan without being tied to a long-term contract. The 30-day cycle is designed to be simple and predictable, so you know exactly what you’ll pay each month - crucial when budgets are tight.
Get the benefit of a big network, without the big contract.
It’s simple: if you are on one of our 30-day plans and find a better plan with us or elsewhere, you can cancel anytime with just 30 days’ notice - SIMcredible!. There’s no need to share your credit history to get started. We charge a single 30-day payment via debit or credit card on Stripe, which automatically renews each month unless you tell us otherwise.
Here’s what this means:
- Flexibility: Change your plan or leave anytime
- Transparency: No more unexpected price hikes
- Peace of mind: Easy to understand costs that you can rely on
Ready when you are:
Signing up is easy. Simply choose a plan from our SIM shop, activate your SIM, and enjoy the freedom of a 30-day contract.
Let’s get started!