Our picks
| Best for | Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Social media and streaming | VOXI £15: 35GB + unlimited social, music and video | Instagram, Spotify, YouTube and Netflix don't use your data |
| Most data for the money | iD Mobile £10: 80GB, rolling | Big allowance, free roaming in 50 destinations, no annual price rises |
| Unlimited data, no credit check | Chattr £15: unlimited 5G | Chattr says it runs no credit checks, handy if you're new to credit |
| Tightest budget | 1pMobile £10: 50GB 5G | Plenty for most students, with free roaming in Europe |
Prices checked on each network's website, 5–6 November 2026. VOXI also has a dedicated student offer: check VOXI's student page for current terms.
What students should look for
- A rolling plan. Terms end, plans change and you might move home for summer. Rolling 1-month plans let you leave without a fee. See all 1-month rolling SIMs.
- Enough data for campus life. Halls Wi-Fi can be patchy, so allow for more mobile data than you think. Our data usage calculator works it out in 30 seconds.
- Roaming if you study abroad or travel in the holidays. iD and 1pMobile include roaming in Europe; VOXI needs a roaming pass.
- Keep your number by texting PAC to 65075. Our switching guide explains how.
