Three today unveiled a new set of SIM-only plans for its UK customers, finally ditching its beloved ‘One Plan’ contracts and the option of unlimited tethering for new customers.
The revamped 12-monthly plans start from £7 for 500MB and 200 minutes, before rising to £10 for either 2GB and 200 minutes or 1GB and 600 minutes. Unlimited data now starts from £15 per month with 200 minutes; meanwhile, the top package now costs £23 per month for all-you-can-eat minutes and data.
The new one-month rolling SIM-only plans are almost identical, although you’ll pay £3 extra at each tier for the privilege of an easier switch away.
Henceforth, tethering is locked at 4GB per month. If you choose a SIM-only plan with a smaller data cap you’ll be limited accordingly – new customers with unlimited data plans will still be locked at 4GB, however. The age of unlimited tethering in the UK is finally over, it would seem.
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It’s not all bad news though. In line with upcoming Ofcom rules – which come into effect in 2015 – Three is offering new SIM-only subscribers free calls to 0800 numbers, in addition to a 5p per minute rate for 084 and 087 numbers.
➤ Three | Press Release [via Engadget]
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