SIM type: Physical SIM card
SIM size: Standard/micro/nano
Plan type:
Data only: Mobile data with no phone number, calls or texts. Calls and messages work over data with apps such as WhatsApp
With calls: Mobile data, a UK phone number and unlimited calls and texts
Calls and texts (with calls): In the UK, to UK numbers only. In Europe, to European numbers. Calls to countries outside Europe are not possible
Network:
Data only: Smart network switching. Connects automatically to the strongest available partner network
With calls: Three UK, 4G/5G
APN:
Data only: Set automatically. If needed, set it manually to plus or internet
With calls: Already set up on the SIM card. If needed, set it manually to three.co.uk
Data roaming: Must be switched on for the SIM card to connect
Hotspot / tethering: Supported. With calls: within Europe only
Compatibility: Unlocked devices with a SIM slot
PIN:
Data only: If your phone asks for a PIN, the PIN and PUK are printed on the SIM card holder
With calls: Not needed
Phone number (with calls): UK number, sent in the confirmation email on your activation date
Activation: Once you have received your SIM card, submit a request on the activation page at least 3 days before travel
Data only: Pre-activated when we receive the request
With calls: Choose your activation date and we activate it on that date
Plan start:
Data only: When the SIM card first connects to a network with data roaming switched on
With calls: On the activation date you choose
Validity before first use (data only): 1 to 2 years
Plan validity: The number of days in your plan
Data used up:
Data only: No message is sent when your data runs out
With calls: Your internet connection stops. A new plan starts once your current plan is used up or has expired
Recharge:
Data only: Only for selected European destinations
With calls: Available on the recharge page. Order at least 24 hours before your plan expires. Unused data, minutes and texts do not roll over
Inactive SIM (with calls): Deactivates if not used for calls or texts for a period of time, and cannot be reactivated
Delivery: Posted to your delivery address. 2 to 5 working days within the EU, 3 to 10 working days for non-EU destinations