Business Data SIMs UK
For Routers, Card Machines & Fleets
Keep your business devices online without contracts or credit checks. Business data SIMs from Giffgaff and Lebara from around £5/month — for 4G/5G routers, POS systems, delivery vans and temporary sites.
From ~£5/month
Per device, rolling monthly
No Credit Check
Deploy same week, no procurement
Scale Freely
Add or cancel SIMs any month
What Are Business Data SIMs Used For?
Any business device that needs connectivity without a phone number — here's where they earn their keep.
Backup Internet for Offices
A 5G router with a data SIM is cheap insurance against broadband outages — failover keeps tills, VoIP and cloud apps running.
Card Machines & POS
Market traders, food trucks and pop-ups use data SIMs in portable card readers. A small 2-5GB plan handles hundreds of transactions a month.
Vans & Fleet Tracking
Dashcams, trackers and driver tablets all need data. Rolling monthly SIMs mean you only pay for vehicles on the road — cancel when a van is sold.
Temporary Sites & Events
Pop-up shops, construction site offices and events need internet for a few weeks, not a 24-month lease line. A data SIM solves it for one month's cost.
Digital Signage
Screens and kiosks in shops or reception areas typically need just 1-5GB a month — one of the cheapest connectivity options per device.
No Credit Checks
Giffgaff and Lebara data plans need no business credit check, so new companies and sole traders can get connected without a procurement cycle.
Business Data SIM Deals by Network
Giffgaff Data Goodybags (O2 Network)
Dedicated data-only goodybags — ideal when a device needs data but no calls.
- ✓ Data goodybags from around £5/month
- ✓ O2 network - 99% UK coverage
- ✓ Data options from 500MB to unlimited
- ✓ 5G included at no extra cost
- ✓ Works in routers, POS and MiFi devices
- ✓ No contract, no credit check
Lebara Data Plans (Vodafone Network)
Rolling data plans with strong 5G coverage in towns and cities — good for mobile deployments.
- ✓ Plans from around £5/month
- ✓ Vodafone network coverage
- ✓ Data allowances from 2GB to unlimited
- ✓ 5G included where available
- ✓ EU roaming for cross-border fleets
- ✓ Rolling 30-day plans, no credit check
Business Data SIMs Compared
Side-by-side look at the two no-contract networks for business data SIMs, so you can match the plan to each device.
| Feature | Giffgaff (O2 network) | Lebara (Vodafone network) |
|---|---|---|
| Data plans from | ~£5/month | ~£5/month |
| Data options | 500MB to unlimited | 2GB to unlimited |
| Calls & texts | Unlimited UK on all goodybags | Unlimited UK on all plans |
| International calls | Pay-as-you-go rates | Included to 40+ countries |
| 5G | Included at no extra cost | Included at no extra cost |
| EU roaming | Included on qualifying plans | Included allowance |
| Contract | None — rolling 30 days | None — rolling 30 days |
| Credit check | None | None |
Best for most people: Giffgaff (O2 coverage, flexible goodybags). Best for international calling: Lebara (40+ countries included).
Business Data SIM Pricing by Use Case
Typical per-device monthly pricing. Order one SIM per device and mix plan sizes across your fleet.
Low-Data Devices
POS, card machines, trackers, signage
£5–£8/month
- ✓ 2–5GB data
- ✓ Data only — no wasted minutes
- ✓ 4G as standard
- ✓ No contract
Mobile WiFi / MiFi
Vans, events, pop-ups and site offices
£10–£20/month
- ✓ 20–50GB data
- ✓ 5G included
- ✓ EU roaming option
- ✓ Scale up or down monthly
Backup Broadband
5G router failover for offices
£20–£35/month
- ✓ Unlimited data
- ✓ 5G included
- ✓ No install or line rental
- ✓ Cancel anytime
Prices are indicative and may change — always confirm current pricing on the network's site before ordering.
Business Data SIMs: FAQs
What is a business data SIM?
A data only SIM used in business devices — 4G/5G routers, card machines, trackers, digital signage and mobile WiFi units. Giffgaff and Lebara offer rolling data plans from around £5/month with no contract and no credit check.
Do business data SIMs need a credit check?
No. Rolling 30-day plans from Giffgaff and Lebara don't require a business credit check, unlike traditional M2M/IoT contracts or fixed-line business broadband.
How many data SIMs can a business order?
As many as you need. Each SIM is an independent rolling monthly plan, so you can add devices as you grow and cancel any SIM the month a device is retired — no early termination fees.
Can a data SIM provide backup internet for my office?
Yes. An unlimited data SIM in a 5G router is a cost-effective failover line — if your broadband drops, traffic switches to the mobile network automatically on most business routers.
Do business data SIMs work abroad?
Lebara includes an EU roaming data allowance on its plans and Giffgaff includes EU roaming on qualifying goodybags — useful for vans and equipment travelling in Europe. Fair use limits apply.
Ready to Connect Your Business Devices?
Order free SIMs for as many devices as you need — activate, insert, done