topic sim-only contract vs subscription packs in Contracts & Billing

sim-only contract vs subscription packs

amir13 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:14:52 GMT

I currently use my EE sim on a subscription pack: £10 for 8 GB.

and I'm thinking of connecting a smart watch (from another retailer) to my phone. EE says I should have a contract to have an esim of the same number as my phone's on the smart watch. i.e. all esims are available only for in-contract customers.

the prices for a 12-month contract start from £18 a month for 5 GB.

Does anyone know why I should pay extra when I'm to make a contract with EE while a contract-free option is much cheaper?

Re: sim-only contract vs subscription packs

amir13 — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 22:17:24 GMT

Hi there, do you know why the monthly contracts charge us much more than a subscription pack? i'm thinking of connecting my smart watch (from another retailer) to my EE network. but the higher cost of a contract puts me off.

Re: sim-only contract vs subscription packs

James_B — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 08:27:36 GMT

Hi @amir13,

Welcome to the EE Community. 🙂

The SIM plan you've looked at has unlimited calls, rather than 500 minutes like the pay as you go pack you're currently using.

Did you know you're eligible for a discount as a pay as you go customer? Please see Pay As You Go to Pay Monthly | Switch to a monthly plan for details.

James