Mobile data plans have become the necessity owned by most people who have mobile phones, if not all.  It allows people to not only connect using but also assist them in several ways. The new and advanced updates available on mobile phones has made life much better. Such as it helps you to browse any information, exchange data, and find directions to a new place. You can also buy or sell products with just a click saving your time as well.  This networking system also provides you with a platform to convey your message in just a minute.

However, you might face slow buffering and poor connections if you do not have the best and most efficient mobile data plan. Therefore, an efficient and cheap mobile data plan is required to achieve all the facilities. A mobile phone is almost useless without a data plan, so it is the first thing you need after buying a phone. It is often difficult to choose a mobile data provider because there are multiple options available. To make decisions easier, we have compiled a list of the best and worst mobile data plans in the UK.

Best mobile data plans in UK:

EE:

I will be 100% biased here, I use them and really love them, Special Shoutout to the sales people in Westfield London branch. EE is the uSwitch’s award winner for the fastest mobile network and the most popular mobile network in 2019.  According to the latest Ofcom survey, it is the lowest recipient of customer complaints. Its prices maybe a bit high ( I have got the perfect plan and a very reasonable price), but the services provide reliable coverage. If you are EE broadband customer, then you also get to enjoy discounts and packages. It is also worth it to speak with EE about their mobile data plans and see if you can get one at promotional price.

iD mobile:

It has one of the cheapest mobile data plans to opt with a monthly fee of only £5 per month.  There is no need for a contract so you can annul the service any time you want. The data availability varies from a minimum of 100MB to 30GB. Moreover, it also comes with the autonomy to forward your unused data to be utilised in the next month.  

BT mobile:

BT mobile data plans provide unlimited calls and texts with 12GB of data at only £20 monthly. If you happen to be a BT broadband user, then there is a £5 discount on the mobile data plan. There are other cheaper packages as well for those who do not want to spend a lot on mobile data plans. However, a contract of one year is necessary for this plan.

Virgin Mobile:

Virgin Mobile is the oldest data provider in the UK. However, it has many unhappy customers and is one of the top recipients of complaints according to ofcom.  A quick look at their customer complaints revealed that several cases recorded are regarding the charges and billing process.
Virgin Mobile was late to the 4G party as well, It is trying to catchup up and their mobile data plans can be a good option if you already get your broadband connection and TV from Virgin.

Not Recommended data plans:

O2:

My own personal experience with 02 was pretty bad, When in Westfield London, We wanted to switch our provider to EE one of the assistant managers, actually slapped us with extra £28 charge and over complicated the who transfer process. Also once he realized he messed up he simply left the store with us wondering what is even going on. With that said It is one of the known operators in the UK and also a recipient of uSwitch’s Best Network Coverage award of 2019. The monthly rents start from as cheap as £10 per month with the data allowance of 250MB to 50GB.  The minimum contract required is 30 days, so it is more feasible than an annual contract. The services can be unlocked free of cost for iPhone 6 or Samsung S6. However, for iPhone X, 8, 8 plus and Samsung S8 or S8 plus, there is an additional cost for activation.

Vodafone:

Vodafone has been serving people for 30 years. However, with the increasing competition, it has lost its demand. There are a limited number of cheap and reasonable packages, while others have their tariffs. It is one of the least recommended mobile data plans because of declining customer care services.

After looking at all of the mobile data providers and their plans, we are sure you’d be able to compare and choose the best one for yourself. After all, no one wants a crawling internet speed on the go!