New UK Virtual 5G eSIM Mobile Provider Launches Called Simp Mobile
Another day, another launch of a new eSIM focused virtual mobile provider. The latest to join the rapidly growing club is called Simp Mobile, which has spent the last few months in testing with a limited base of users and is now launching publicly. The operator proclaims itself as being “aimed squarely at a younger audience“.
“Going eSIM-only lets us run a fully digital, app-first operation – no physical SIM logistics, no retail, no call centres. Everything (activation, number port, roaming, rewards) happens in the app, and because we’re software-led we ship updates and new features regularly, with a lot more in the pipeline,” said a spokesperson for the operator to ISPreview. But we’re not sure how much of a positive selling point being app-based and having “no call centres” is going to be for potential customers.
Otherwise, the operator features just two primary mobile plans, both of which include “unlimited” data (mobile broadband), calls, texts (fair usage policy of 750GB applies to UK data) and apply a regular monthly rolling contract. Customers can also save money by paying their subscription three months in advance and the service uses the VodafoneThree (Vodafone and Three UK) network.
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The service also supports mobile roaming across 130+ countries worldwide. Outside of Europe you get a 5G data allowance [3GB Standard / 5GB Premium], which then claims to offer “unlimited data” at 4G, although the small print seems to interpret “unlimited” data on roaming in an.. unusual way: “Global roaming runs at 5G speed up to your plan’s allowance, then continues unlimited at 4G speeds in the supported countries listed in our terms (up to 10GB of usage).”
| Feature | Standard Unlimited | Premium Unlimited |
|---|---|---|
| Pay monthly | £12 / month | £15 / month |
| Pay 3 months upfront | £10 / month (£30 every 3 months) | £13 / month (£39 every 3 months) |
| UK data, texts and calls | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| EU roaming | 10GB | 20GB |
| 5G global data roaming | 3GB | 5GB |
| 4G global data roaming | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Daily rewards | 1 Spins ticket weekly, +50 coins daily | 1 Spins ticket daily, +100 coins daily |
| Friend referral bonus | £5 | £10 |
| Network | VodafoneThree | VodafoneThree |
| Contract | None – cancel any time | None – cancel any time |
| Keep your number | Yes | Yes |
Mark is a professional technology writer, IT consultant and computer engineer from Dorset (England), he also founded ISPreview in 1999 and enjoys analysing the latest telecoms and broadband developments. Find me on X (Twitter), Mastodon, Facebook, BlueSky, Threads.net and Linkedin.
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