A MAJOR mobile network operator is unleashing a huge boost in data allowance to 18 million of its customers for free.
It comes on their basics plan, which is the cheapest entry-level package offered by the network.
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New Vodafone customers will be able to access this extra data through their 4G SIM Only Basics plan.
Details of the plan
It will provide 21GB of data for just £7 a month, as well as unlimited minutes on UK calls and texts on a 12-month term.
Customers can otherwise choose to get 80GB for £8, which is up from 50GB, 90GB for £10.
They can also get 100GB for £12 a month, which is up from 70GB.
The price will increase monthly by £1 from April next year.
Claim the Vodafone deal
Vodafone does make it difficult to find the Basics plan on their website.
They also do not display it on their SIM Only deals page.
The plan is designed to be very simplistic and don’t include any support for 5G services, only 4G.
As stated on their website: “Vodafone Basics are our simple, everyday plans.
“Vodafone Basics plans are capped so you never need to worry about going over your allowances.
“This means, picture messages, International calls and Premium calls starting 09 are not available.”
Other features like international calls and texts, upgrades, OneNumber connectivity are not included in the plan, which has a maximum download speed 100 Mbps.
Vodafone also occasionally introduces changes to their mobile plans, and yet to state how long the new offers will run.
How to save on your mobile phone bill
BY Jamie Harris, Senior Technology and Science Reporter
NOT happy with your current mobile phone deal?
If you’re outside the minimum term of your contract then you won’t need to pay a cancellation fee – and you might be able to find a cheaper deal elsewhere.
But don’t just switch contracts because the price is cheaper than what you’re currently paying.
Take a look at how many minutes and texts, as well as how much data you’re using, to find out which deal is best for you.
For example, if you’re a heavy internet user it’s worth finding a deal that accommodates this so you don’t end up spending extra on bundles or add-ons each month.
Also note that if you’re still in your contract period, you might be charged an exit fee.
Ready to look elsewhere? Pay-as-you-go deals are better for people who don’t regularly use their phone, while monthly contracts usually work out cheaper for those who do.
It’s worth using comparison websites, such as MoneySupermarket and uSwitch.com, to compare tariffs and phone prices.
Billmonitor also matches buyers to the best pay-monthly deal based on their previous three months of bills.
It only works if you’re a customer of EE, O2, Three, Vodafone or Tesco Mobile and you’ll need to log in with your online account details.
There’s also MobilePhoneChecker, which has a bill monitoring feature that recommends a tariff based on your monthly usage.
If you’re happy with your provider then it might be worth using your research to haggle a better deal.
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