Smarty monthly Sim card

[PJGWiltshire]

Looking to change my mobile to Smarty (Part of 3 network.) which is offering unlimited Data for £20 on rolling monthly contract. As I understand, If I get a referral code from a current user, both the user and new customer (me) get a free months data allowence.

So any Smarty monthly Sim holders have such Sim card and wish to send me the code.

 

[monkeybrand]

Here's one http://referme.to/32N5qUx

Kev

 

[PJGWiltshire]

Here's one http://referme.to/32N5qUx

Kev

Will sort it out over next day or so. Will send message when I sign up.

 

[Minxy]

If you intend to keep it then look at the existing threads about the Vodafone offerings via the reseller sites.

 

[irnbru]

Heres another one http://referme.to/I1UyZ3x

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[PJGWiltshire]

If you intend to keep it then look at the existing threads about the Vodafone offerings via the reseller sites.

Not to sure if I will keep the SIM in the long run. We normally are in France/Spain from now through to Easter. As we are not setting off until there is a vaccine ? we are staying put in the UK.
As we full time in the van we get through a lot of Data on our present sims. Looking at the unlimited Data UK packages to see us through the next 6 -7 months. Then if we set off to mainland Europe we are not restricted to 20 gig use (voda) on the unlimited set up. On face value the Smarty unlimited monthly roll over contract gives plenty of flexibility re cancellation and from what I have read no restriction when used in EU. It clearly states use in EU but at this time I cannot see if there are caps to amount of use.
Also do not want to be in a year contract after 1st Jan in case suddenly EU roaming charges restart. No good to me then on a year contract if I cannot use the SIM

 

[olley]

After a quick google:

SMARTY now lets you roam at no extra cost across the EU. That means you can use unlimited minutes and texts and as much data as your plan generally offers. The exception to this is the unlimited data plan, which lets you use up to 20GB per month when roaming.15 Jan 2020

 

[Minxy]

After a quick google:

SMARTY now lets you roam at no extra cost across the EU. That means you can use unlimited minutes and texts and as much data as your plan generally offers. The exception to this is the unlimited data plan, which lets you use up to 20GB per month when roaming.15 Jan 2020

I mentioned previously that being able to use as much data as you want in the EU if you have an unlimited plan was questionable as no other company does that which I can recall, so Smarty having a limit on their 'unlimited' plans isn't a surprise but why they, and other companies, don't make the upper limit the same as the highest limited plan they do I don't know.

 

[PJGWiltshire]

I mentioned previously that being able to use as much data as you want in the EU if you have an unlimited plan was questionable as no other company does that which I can recall, so Smarty having a limit on their 'unlimited' plans isn't a surprise but why they, and other companies, don't make the upper limit the same as the highest limited plan they do I don't know.

Indeed the 20 gig limit would cause be problems. I am with O 2 at the moment on a 100gig one year contract which is ending. That gives us just enough Data along with my wife’s set up. As I said come the spring if we go off do not want to be trapped in a unlimited contract and can only use 20. If roaming charges are not changed after 1st Jan can always go back to o2. I have never found o2 restrict my 100 gig use when in Spain/ France. Have used the whole months allowance without any issue

 

[Off da Grid]

I know it’s not much use to you as your staying in the U.K. but just for reference at the moment EE are waiving their fair use policy on data abroad so you can use your full data allowance up to 50Gb per month.

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[tomm]

Smarty now offering a promotion , 100Gb for £15 per month , on a rolling 30 day contract . Its basically a "double data " upgrade from their £15 for 50Gb deal, with a couple of provisos added , Details in the promo T & Cs.

If on a limited data usage plan as opposed to unlimited , I would guess the full 100Gb is usable when out of UK , ie no 20Gb restriction level.

Simple, honest mobile

SMARTY is a new SIM-only mobile network that’s built to be fair, transparent and smart.

smarty.co.uk

 

[Brockley]

Looking to change my mobile to Smarty (Part of 3 network.) which is offering unlimited Data for £20 on rolling monthly contract. As I understand, If I get a referral code from a current user, both the user and new customer (me) get a free months data allowence.

So any Smarty monthly Sim holders have such Sim card and wish to send me the code.

The unlimited should be £18/month, capped to 20GB/month if using abroad. The codes are individual to each person, so if you used one of the codes offered here, you would get a free month and so would they. Then if you shared your code with family or friends, the same thing applies.

 

[Sapper520]

I was just about to quit 3, to sign up to the Smarty 30gb for £10 a month.

3 said, ‘We’ll match it’. I’m happy with that for now.

T&C’s clearly state 20gb a month in the EU.

 

[SuperMike]

I was just about to quit 3, to sign up to the Smarty 30gb for £10 a month.

3 said, ‘We’ll match it’. I’m happy with that for now.

T&C’s clearly state 20gb a month in the EU.

SMARTY runs on the three network and is owned by Three itself.

 

[Sapper520]

SMARTY runs on the three network and is owned by Three itself.

Yep, I know. No messing with PAC codes etc now.

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[patricia the newbie]

I'm very happy with smarty, I'm on 100gb for £15.00 and use it as my broadband at home and in my van, I have used just under the 50gb every month. I like I can leave when I like and I have always had a good signal so far. I have never been abroad with it, so I don't have any idea about restrictions abroad.
anyone want a recommendation code, just message me

 

[Metamorfosis]

After a quick google:

SMARTY now lets you roam at no extra cost across the EU. That means you can use unlimited minutes and texts and as much data as your plan generally offers. The exception to this is the unlimited data plan, which lets you use up to 20GB per month when roaming.15 Jan 2020

I have yet to see a single forum member who uses smarty abroad confirm that they have used well in excess of 20gb in a month. Therefore I am very sceptical as to the source of your information.
This is direct from Smarty's FAQ's section on their homepage and refers to plans in general and not specifically the unlimited plan;

"You can now use your SMARTY plan abroad. In the EU it works like normal up to 20GB. Outside the EU, or to call internationally, you need to add an “Out of plan” "

 

[patricia the newbie]

that sounds to me like youd be better off not using unlimited plan abroad

 

[Minxy]

that sounds to me like youd be better off not using unlimited plan abroad

Exactamundo! Same with Vodafone, if you have an unlimited contract you have a smaller limit than if you have a 100gb limited contract and can use it all! Madness.

 

[Metamorfosis]

eh?
olly has quoted from somewhere saying smarty allow you to use all your data on a limited plan abroad. I would like to see where he has quoted from as from my own research and all references on the smarty website smarty limit ALL their plans to 20gb or less when abroad.

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[Minxy]

eh?
olly has quoted from somewhere saying smarty allow you to use all your data on a limited plan abroad. I would like to see where he has quoted from as from my own research and all references on the smarty website smarty limit ALL their plans to 20gb or less when abroad.

This is on their website and is shown regardless of whatever plan you have:

Best Unlimited Data SIM Plan with (No Speed Restriction)

Our Unlimited data SIM only plans also work with tablets and mobile broadband devices like WiFi routers. (uSwitch “Best Value SIM Only” Winner 2020.)

smarty.co.uk

 

[Minxy]

After a quick google:

SMARTY now lets you roam at no extra cost across the EU. That means you can use unlimited minutes and texts and as much data as your plan generally offers. The exception to this is the unlimited data plan, which lets you use up to 20GB per month when roaming.15 Jan 2020

Can you find that on the Smarty site?

 

[Metamorfosis]

ah. He appears he got that quote from this commercial comparison website below so it is unverified and can be disregarded unless proven otherwise

SMARTY Mobile Review and Network Coverage

Check SMARTY Mobile coverage in your area. Find out all about SMARTY's network including speeds, frequencies and what makes SMARTY's network good and any limitations.

www.4g.co.uk

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[olley]

Apologies guilty as charged didn't check I was on the Smarty site.

 

[peterc10]

After a quick google:

SMARTY now lets you roam at no extra cost across the EU. That means you can use unlimited minutes and texts and as much data as your plan generally offers. The exception to this is the unlimited data plan, which lets you use up to 20GB per month when roaming.15 Jan 2020

I think that info is wrong. I specifically asked Smarty the question and the answer was that the 30Gb, 50Gb and unlimited plans are all limited to 20Gb per month when roaming in the EU.

PS, here is another referral code. http://referme.to/dhjxfdx

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[Minxy]

ah. He appears he got that quote from this commercial comparison website below so it is unverified and can be disregarded unless proven otherwise

SMARTY Mobile Review and Network Coverage

Check SMARTY Mobile coverage in your area. Find out all about SMARTY's network including speeds, frequencies and what makes SMARTY's network good and any limitations.

www.4g.co.uk

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Apologies guilty as charged didn't check I was on the Smarty site.

This is exactly why you should ONLY trust the info on the actual provider's website and never a third party seller or reviewer site, this could be due to something as simple as when the info was obtained by the other party it was correct and subsequently the provider has changed the terms.

 

[olley]

Wow sincere apologies young lady I will endeavour to check all of my facts in future, I am really aghast and agog at such a grievous error on my part, how can I ever be forgiven? Would 100 lashes with barbwire be sufficient?

 

[Minxy]

Wow sincere apologies young lady I will endeavour to check all of my facts in future, I am really aghast and agog at such a grievous error on my part, how can I ever be forgiven? Would 100 lashes with barbwire be sufficient?

Corrrrrrrrrrr .... I like it when you talk M&S ... or is it S&M?

 

[olley]

Well my apologies keep coming, just messaged Smarty to say wife's simm which arrived yesterday and we had a email to say the number had been ported ok didn't work, replied in 30 mins "you haven't put the bonus simm in instead of the correct one have you?" emmmmmmmmmmmmmm yes.
All ok now and emailed back a groveling thanks.
This tech stuff maybe I should stick to mechanicing?

 

[Stonemags76]

Well my apologies keep coming, just messaged Smarty to say wife's simm which arrived yesterday and we had a email to say the number had been ported ok didn't work, replied in 30 mins "you haven't put the bonus simm in instead of the correct one have you?" emmmmmmmmmmmmmm yes.
All ok now and emailed back a groveling thanks.
This tech stuff maybe I should stick to mechanicing?

Totally off topic - sorry, but talking about grovelling emails - we went away in the van for the first time in a while the other weekend. I tried to tune in the tv, but couldn’t highlight the tuning option. I thought the tuner had gone, as it’s an old tv. Having read about the good customer service from Avtex, I thought I would email them about the problem. They replied very quickly, saying had I got it on HDMI instead of digital .......oops! Had to email back that we had only had the tv 9 years, 3 of which we full timed!!

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