Birmingham’s Best SIM-Only Deal
Unlimited 5G Data £40+/month cheaper than rivals 4.7/5 Trustpilot
Birmingham average SIM bill: £38-£45/month (EE/Vodafone)
UW Unlimited+: £23/month (first SIM) + £10 extras
How UW MobiM Compares for Birmingham Users
Vodafone Unlimited
£45/month
- Unlimited data/calls/texts
- 12-month contract
- £90/month for 2 SIMs
- EU roaming included
UW Alternative:
£23/month (1st SIM)
Save £22/month per line
EE Unlimited
£42/month
- 5G coverage in Birmingham
- 24-month contract
- £84/month for 2 SIMs
- EU roaming £2.50/day
UW Advantage:
30-day rolling contract
No long-term lock-in
O2 Unlimited
£40/month
- Unlimited data/calls/texts
- 12-month contract
- £80/month for 2 SIMs
- EU roaming included
UW Savings:
£23/month (1st SIM)
Save £17/month per line
Birmingham SIM Savings by Area
City Centre (B1-B5)
- Avg. bill: £44/month
- UW Unlimited+: £23/month
- Savings: £252/year
Student Areas (B15, B29)
- Avg. bill: £36/month
- UW Essentials: £10/month
- Savings: £312/year
Family Plans (2+ SIMs)
- Competitors: £80-£90/month
- UW Bundle: £33/month
- Savings: £564+/year
Based on current SIM-only prices. Actual savings vary by usage.
Recognized for Mobile Excellence
Uswitch 2025
Best Value SIM-Only
Trustpilot
4.7/5 (64,496 reviews)
Birmingham Mail
“Best Value SIM 2025”
Why Birmingham Chooses UW MobiM
📶 Birmingham Coverage
- 99% 4G/5G coverage across West Midlands
- Strong signal in Bullring & Grand Central
- Wi-Fi Calling for metro/underground areas
- Priority upgrades for B postcodes
💷 Student-Friendly
- Essentials SIM: £10/month
- No contract = perfect for 1-year courses
- Free EU roaming (14GB) for semester abroad
- UoB/BCU/Aston campus hotspots optimized
👪 Family Savings
- 2 Unlimited SIMs: £33/month
- Vs £80-£90 with competitors
- Shared data pools available
- One bill for all family members
Birmingham Users Love UW MobiM
“Switched from Vodafone in Edgbaston – same 5G coverage but £28/month cheaper. The free EU roaming saved me £75 on my Paris trip!”
Rahul P.
Edgbaston Resident
“Perfect for students! I pay £10/month at University of Birmingham while my mates are locked into £38 contracts. 30-day rolling is a lifesaver.”
Sophie T.
UoB Student
“As a family of four, we saved over £600 a year switching to UW. The shared data pool means no more arguments about who used all the data!”
Michael W.
Great Barr Family
Save Even More By Bundling Services
UW customers save an average of £200+ annually when bundling mobile with other services
Bundle Benefits:
- One simple bill for all your services
- Extra discounts not available elsewhere
- Up to £150 welcome credit
- £400 towards early termination fees
Check out our bundling guide and savings calculator
Birmingham Mobile Questions
How does UW’s 5G compare in Birmingham?
UW MobiM uses EE’s 5G infrastructure, offering excellent coverage across Birmingham:
- City Centre: 150-300Mbps speeds in areas like Bullring
- Suburbs: 50-150Mbps in residential areas
- Coverage: 99% of West Midlands region
Independent tests show equivalent performance to EE at significantly lower prices.
Can I keep my number from Vodafone/EE/O2?
Yes! Number transfer is simple and takes 1 working day:
- Request PAC code from current provider
- Provide it when ordering UW SIM
- Insert new SIM when old service stops
We handle all the paperwork – no service interruption.
What’s the best plan for Birmingham students?
UW Essentials is ideal for Birmingham students:
- £10/month (vs £25+ competitors)
- 30-day contract aligns with academic years
- 8GB data + unlimited calls/texts
- Wi-Fi Calling for campus buildings
How can I save more by bundling services?
UW offers significant savings when you combine mobile with other services:
- Save up to £150 with welcome credit when bundling
- Single bill for mobile, broadband, energy and insurance
- Exclusive partner rates not available elsewhere
Check out our bundling guide and use our savings calculator to see how much you could save.
Birmingham Mobile Facts
Avg. Data Use
19GB/month (22% > national avg)
5G Coverage
94% of West Midlands
Student Savings
£320+/year vs major providers