Leicester’s Best SIM-Only Deal
Unlimited 5G Data £35+/month cheaper than rivals 4.7/5 Trustpilot
Leicester average SIM bill: £38-£45/month (EE/Vodafone)
UW Unlimited Max: £23/month (first SIM) + free extras until March
How UW MobiM Compares for Leicester Users
Vodafone Unlimited
£45/month
- Unlimited data/calls/texts
- 12-24 month contract
- £90/month for 2 SIMs
- Price increases every April
UW Alternative:
£23/month (1st SIM)
Save £22/month per line
EE Unlimited
£42/month
- 5G coverage in Leicester
- 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
- O2 Priority benefits
UW Savings:
£23/month (1st SIM)
Save £17/month per line
Leicester SIM Savings by Area
City Centre (LE1-LE3)
- Avg. bill: £44/month
- UW Unlimited Max: £23/month
- Savings: £252/year
Student Areas (LE2, LE7)
- 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. Check our partner site for latest tariff details.
Recognized for Mobile Excellence
Uswitch 2025
Best Value SIM-Only
Trustpilot
4.7/5 (64,496 reviews)
Leicester Mercury
“Top Value SIM 2025”
Why Leicester Chooses UW MobiM
📶 Leicester Coverage
- 99% 4G/5G coverage across East Midlands
- Strong signal in Highcross & Fosse Park
- Wi-Fi Calling for indoor areas
- Priority upgrades for LE postcodes
💷 Student-Friendly
- Essentials SIM: £10/month
- No contract = perfect for academic years
- Free EU roaming for semester abroad
- De Montfort/Leicester Uni campus optimized
👪 Family Savings
- 2 Unlimited SIMs: £33/month
- Vs £80-£90 with competitors
- Shared data pools available
- One bill for all family members
Leicester Users Love UW MobiM
“Switched from EE in Oadby – same 5G coverage but £26/month cheaper. The flexible contract meant no penalty when I moved house!”
Sarah K.
Oadby Resident
“Perfect for De Montfort students! I pay £10/month while my flatmates are locked into £35+ contracts. The EU roaming saved me £60 on my Spain trip.”
James L.
DMU Student
“As a family in Birstall, we saved over £700 a year switching to UW. The multi-SIM deal means all four of us have unlimited data for less than we paid for two lines with Vodafone.”
Priya M.
Birstall Family
Save Even More By Bundling Services
UW customers save an average of £200+ annually when bundling mobile with broadband, energy and insurance
Bundle Benefits:
- One simple bill for all your services
- Extra discounts not available elsewhere
- Up to £150 welcome credit
- Full-fibre broadband options in Leicester
Check out our bundling guide and savings calculator
Leicester Mobile Questions
How does UW’s 5G compare in Leicester?
UW MobiM uses EE’s 5G infrastructure, offering excellent coverage across Leicester:
- City Centre: Strong coverage around Highcross and train station
- Suburbs: Reliable service in Oadby, Wigston, and Birstall
- Coverage: 99% of Leicestershire region
Independent tests show equivalent performance to major providers 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 for Leicester users.
What’s the best plan for Leicester students?
UW Essentials is ideal for Leicester students:
- £10/month (vs £25+ competitors)
- 30-day contract aligns with academic years
- Sufficient data for campus use
- Wi-Fi Calling for university buildings
Check our partner site for current student offers and full tariff details.
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
- Perfect for Leicester families looking to simplify bills
Check out our bundling guide and use our savings calculator to see how much you could save.
Are there any long-term contracts with UW?
No! This is one of UW’s biggest advantages for Leicester residents:
- 30-day rolling contracts – cancel anytime
- No price hikes during your contract
- Perfect flexibility for students, renters, and anyone who values freedom
- Switch between plans as your needs change
Compare this to the 12-24 month lock-ins from major providers!
Leicester Mobile Facts
Avg. Data Use
18GB/month (Leicester average)
5G Coverage
93% of Leicestershire
Student Savings
£300+/year vs major providers