Slice Mobile Introduces Network-Wide UK Data Gifting During December

Virtual mobile operator (mvno) Slice Mobile, which harnesses EE’s national UK 4G and 5G (mobile broadband) network, has this week attempted to set itself apart from the rising crowd of eSIM focused providers by rolling out network-wide data gifting throughout December (i.e. you can optionally share your data allowance with any other users on the network).

In short, provided both people are on Slice Mobile, they can share each other’s data. Gifting itself takes place in 1GB (GigaByte) increments, with the ability to share up to 10GB of data each month. “No need to all be tied to the one master account, all you have to do is use the same network and have their number,” said Slice Mobile.

Data gifting is currently occurring as part of a phased roll-out, which means that all network users – including those new to Slice Mobile – will be able to data gift from Mid-December ahead of the data intensive festive break.

Rosie Snell, Community Manager for Slice Mobile, said:

“Network-wide data gifting opens the door to network-wide generosity. One month you might send 3GB to your mum and next month you might send 5GB onto your bestie. Running out of data may seem like a first world problem – but for some having data is imperative. It could be the difference between being able to make it home safely, video call family or send an email to land the perfect job.”

Slice currently offers four eSIM mobile plans – Mini (20GB/£10), Middy (60GB/£15), Biggie (200GB/£20) and Bigger Biggie (Unlimited/£30) plan. All plans include a 30-day monthly rolling contract, unlimited calls and texts, inclusive EU roaming, 5G as standard and a 7-day free trial. But take note that their unlimited data plan does impose a Fair Usage Policy (“after 450GB your speeds may slow down a little“).

Take note that Slice Mobile is related to Lycamobile UK because Lycamobile’s parent company, Paraspara, owns Slice Mobile.