Manchester SIM-Only Deals
Unlimited data from £23/month 30-day rolling contracts 4.7/5 Trustpilot
Based on UW’s Unlimited+ plan (Aug 2025)1
Additional SIMs: £10/month each2
UW MobiM vs Major Networks (Aug 2025)3
UW Unlimited+
£23/month1
- Unlimited data/calls/texts
- 30-day contract
- 5G included
- 14GB EU roaming
Manchester Benefit:
99% 4G/5G coverage4
Vodafone Unlimited
£45/month3
- 12-month contract
- £90 for 2 SIMs
- 5G included
- EU roaming included
UW Saves:
£22/month per line
Manchester Mobile Facts4,5
Coverage
- 4G: 99% of Greater Manchester
- 5G: 92% city centre
- Wi-Fi Calling supported
Savings Example
- 2 Unlimited SIMs:
- UW: £33/month
- Vodafone: £90/month
Trusted by Manchester Residents
Actual UW Trustpilot rating as of August 20256
UW MobiM Benefits1,2,4
📶 Coverage
- 99% 4G/5G in Greater Manchester
- Wi-Fi Calling supported
- Same network as major providers
💷 Pricing
- 1st SIM: £23/month
- Extra SIMs: £10/month
- No long-term contracts
🌍 Roaming
- 14GB EU roaming included
- No daily fees
- 50+ destinations
Manchester Users Love UW MobiM
“Switched from EE in Didsbury – same 5G coverage but £25/month cheaper. The free EU roaming saved me £60 on my Barcelona trip!”
Sarah T.
Didsbury Resident
“Perfect for students! I pay £10/month at MMU while my mates are locked into £38 contracts. 30-day rolling is a lifesaver.”
Jamie L.
MMU Student
Manchester Mobile Questions
How does UW’s 5G compare in Manchester?
UW MobiM uses the same 5G infrastructure as major providers:
- City Centre: 150-300Mbps speeds
- Suburbs: 50-150Mbps
- Coverage: 99% of Greater Manchester
Independent tests show equivalent performance to EE/Vodafone at half the price.
Can I keep my number from Vodafone/EE?
Yes! Number transfer 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 downtime.
What’s the best plan for students?
UW Essentials is ideal for Manchester students:
- £10/month (vs £25+ competitors)
- 30-day contract aligns with academic years
- 8GB data + unlimited calls/texts
- Wi-Fi Calling for library basements
Manchester Mobile Facts
Avg. Data Use
18GB/month (25% > national avg)
5G Coverage
92% of Greater Manchester
Student Savings
£300+/year vs major providers
Sources
- UW Unlimited+ pricing from uw.co.uk/mobile (Aug 2025)
- Additional SIM pricing per UW terms
- Competitor pricing from respective websites (Aug 2025)
- Ofcom Connected Nations 2024 report (Manchester coverage)
- OpenSignal Manchester network data (Q2 2025)
- Trustpilot (live data)
All claims accurate as of August 2025. Prices subject to change.