How to order a Trial SIM?

[Roke]

I use SMARTY, but they don't provide anything except whatever my AOSP-derived OS classifies as 3G (rather non-specific, considering the myriad implementations https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/3G#Overview lists) where I live. Consequently, I want to try some other providers, notably EE, but see no way to merely evaluate my ability to connect without paying.

[XRaySpeX]

@Roke :Get a Pay as you go SIM 

[Chris_B]

@Roke   You can also get a pay as you go  Sim from most supermarkets.     Yes you pay to get one as itll not be free but you’ll receive an allowance on that sim for you to use the services provided. 

[Roke]

I expected that more specifically, https://ee.co.uk/mobile/free-sim would be what I was searching for. However, when I fill the form there, I see

Sorry your form hasn't been submitted

• Please select a pack

[Leanne_T]

Hi @Roke 

Have you selected a pack before submitting your details that would be added once you top up? 

Leanne.

[XRaySpeX]

You have to "Just choose one of the packs below..." using 1 of the "Choose this pack" buttons before filling in the form. I've just used it OK.

[Roke]

No, @Leanne_T, because that would necessitate that I pay, whereas I want to merely evaluate the SIM's ability to connect to its network.

[XRaySpeX · Accepted solution]

No, you don't have to pay anything to get a free SIM. You are just choosing the pack it is to be primed with should you ever choose to top it up. That will enable you to evaluate the type of network connection it makes altho' you won't be able to avail yourself of any network services other than sending free service texts to 150.

[Roke]

@XRaySpeX, I'm very thankful for the explanation. I'll try it again now.

[XRaySpeX]

Thanks! You're welcome 🙂 ! Glad I could be of assistance & trust it is now sorted.