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Three Mobile Broadband Ready to Go 1GB Preloaded Data Standard SIM for 3G Tablets

3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 226 ratings
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  • Valid of 30 days
  • 1 x 3G SIM
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Product Description

Pre-loaded with 1GB of data and valid for up to 30 days, you can connect to the UK's biggest 3G network.

Manufacturer's Description

Pre-loaded with 1GB of data and valid for up to 30 days, you can connect to the UK's biggest 3G network.

Product details

  • Is discontinued by manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 14.5 x 9.2 x 1 cm; 10 g
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ 16 Oct. 2010
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ by 3 Original
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0047GJI9W
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3USIM1GB
  • Guaranteed software updates until ‏ : ‎ unknown
  • Customer reviews:
    3.7 3.7 out of 5 stars 226 ratings

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3.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the sim card works well and offers good value for money. They find it easy to use and set up, with no messing around trying to top-up or register their account. Many are happy with its travel purpose and size. However, some customers have reported issues with data retention - the 1GB lasts barely two weeks, while others say it runs out of data within hours.

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51 customers mention ‘Functionality’44 positive7 negative

Customers appreciate the SIM card's functionality. They find it easy to use, with good coverage across most of the UK. The network seems to work well and is better than BT. Many consider it useful and reasonably priced.

"Works as expected not only in this country with good reception, but also abroad in the Feel Free destinations...." Read more

"...And the performance is much better than all the other SIM cards I've tried - I've just tested it and got download speeds greater than 8Mb/s, the..." Read more

"...Works great and buying them on Amazon is cheaper than to buy them in the 3 store...." Read more

"...Very useful and the cost is reasonable. The Three 3G was sometimes out of service while travelling around the Lake district, but otherwise it was Ok." Read more

51 customers mention ‘Value for money’47 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money. They say it's cheap and worth buying.

"...The card came with 1G already loaded, and costing under a tenner, I'm already onto a winner! Subesquent top-ups cost £10 for 1 further GB...." Read more

"...Verdict: It is so cheap that it is worth buying this pre-paid SIM anyway just to try it and see whether the signal is good in your area or not." Read more

"...park waiting for my wife is now a relaxing experience, and not as expensive as some deals...." Read more

"Good value compared with any contract or PAYG data bundle I reckon...." Read more

22 customers mention ‘Signal quality’22 positive0 negative

Customers like the signal quality of the SIM card. They say it's good for mobile broadband and ideal to use when away from WiFi. The Three network provides good 3G coverage around England, making it easy to access the internet anywhere. Some customers have reported issues with connectivity, but overall, they are satisfied with the service.

"...This connection cannot be used for online gaming but is OK for general web browsing, emails and youtube videos...." Read more

"Works as expected not only in this country with good reception, but also abroad in the Feel Free destinations...." Read more

"...Seems to get a strong signal in most places...." Read more

"i get good speed, good reception. however i dont use it much and the expiry is just a month away from usage date...." Read more

12 customers mention ‘Ease of use’12 positive0 negative

Customers find the SIM card easy to use and set up. They mention it's quick to load and start browsing. The top-up system is simple, although the Three website can be slow.

"...TP-LINK M5350 MIFI device and I was up and running - no messing around trying to do top-ups, register my account, etc...." Read more

"Easy to use and set up.just pop it in and start browsing.only lasted me one day though so would be better off with monthly sim contract." Read more

"purchased this to use with a mobile wifi product. easy to use and works well if you want to get internet access away from home" Read more

"...Very easy to use set up and a reasonable price for the amount of data" Read more

8 customers mention ‘Travel purpose’8 positive0 negative

Customers find the SIM card useful for traveling. They mention it's ideal for visiting the UK and needing to call UK numbers. It works well for navigation while travelling in the UK and abroad in the Feel Free destinations.

"...not only in this country with good reception, but also abroad in the Feel Free destinations...." Read more

"...four of these now for my hot spot finder.... Works a treat, great for the caravan and when travelling. Great price." Read more

"...Brilliant for those out of the way places where you want to get on line which 3 seem to have well covered." Read more

"Ideal for when we are travelling internet where ever you are . Will buy again" Read more

6 customers mention ‘Sim card size’6 positive0 negative

Customers like the sim card size. They mention it's a great sim, prompt delivery, and safe packing. Some say it works with mobile devices for 3 and iPads.

"Replacement sims still outstanding ." Read more

"Great sim, prompt delivery, safe packing. Many thanks. John" Read more

"Three mobile SIM card..." Read more

"Data loaded SIM card for iPad..." Read more

11 customers mention ‘Connection speed’5 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed reviews about the connection speed. Some find it fast and efficient, while others report slow connections, signal fluctuations, and connection issues. The connection is not suitable for online gaming but works well for general web browsing and emails.

"...other SIM cards I've tried - I've just tested it and got download speeds greater than 8Mb/s, the other cards struggled to achieve 1Mb/s. A bit..." Read more

"...The data transfer speed can be reasonable but there is a substantial delay between when you enter the URL (or click on a link) and when the result..." Read more

"i get good speed, good reception. however i dont use it much and the expiry is just a month away from usage date...." Read more

"...Note, that in a non Feel Free destination, it will not connect at all as it would require money on the account in order to pay for the high cost..." Read more

14 customers mention ‘Data retention’4 positive10 negative

Customers are unhappy with the data retention. They mention the 1GB lasts barely two weeks, and the monthly cap and loss of unused data allowance are issues. The 30 day time limit is also a concern, as 1GB is not enough for heavy use like video streaming.

"...Only downside is there is a 30 day time limit, but I'm sure I could munch my way through 1GB in that time!..." Read more

"Noticed recently that these cards ain't lasting it doesn't seem to be 3gb worth in my opinion usually 3gb lasts me over week it has only lasted me 3..." Read more

"Provides either 1GB of data or 30 days useage - depending on which runs out first...." Read more

"...It's OK, but I miss the flexibility of having 3Gb over 3 months...." Read more

Top reviews from United Kingdom

  • Alan S
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I recently bought a second-hand android tablet, which had a slot for a 3g SIM but none provided. Although I use orange for mobile calls, I knew 3 works in my local area and they seem to be the best value for PAYG data.

    The card came with 1G already loaded, and costing under a tenner, I'm already onto a winner! Subesquent top-ups cost £10 for 1 further GB. Only downside is there is a 30 day time limit, but I'm sure I could munch my way through 1GB in that time! Even if you are out of time/credit; the "three" website is still available for topping up (either there and then with a credit/debit card, or typing in the number from a voucher bought from a shop)

    I have not used it in anger away from home as yet, so can't comment on 3's coverage in general. I would suggest checking with friends/colleagues to see if anyone you know is on 3, and find out what the coverage is like.
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  • krerof
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cheap and cheerful - good value for money
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 July 2012
    Verified Purchase
    This pre-pay SIM is a very good value for money (£3.5 per gigabyte of data). The only problem is the Three UK relatively poor signal strength and coverage - it depends on your location a lot and the connection is slow more often than I want it to be.

    The data transfer speed can be reasonable but there is a substantial delay between when you enter the URL (or click on a link) and when the result webpage opens. This connection cannot be used for online gaming but is OK for general web browsing, emails and youtube videos.
    Sometimes it gets hanging and I have to give it a kick by disconnecting and re-connecting again.

    The behavior is roughly the same when I use it in either my Mi-Fi device or in a dongle or in the build-in SIM card adapter in my laptop - I believe it all depends on the mobile network.

    Verdict: It is so cheap that it is worth buying this pre-paid SIM anyway just to try it and see whether the signal is good in your area or not.
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  • Mike27
    1.0 out of 5 stars Rubbish Customer Service
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 16 December 2014
    Verified Purchase
    I wouldn't touch Three with a barge-pole. The Customer Service is horrendous. I made three attempts trying to get the system to change my details online. Eventually I gave up and phoned. I navigated through the menu only to be told that I was at the wrong department and needed to be transferred. I was sure I'd listened to the options carefully. However, when I got through, it was clear that I wasn't being understood so I settled for just making a 1Gb top-up. They took the money from card but the data sim continued to report "Out of Funds". I entered their call-queueing system again. This time I made sure I selected the right options but when I eventually got through I was told I'd be transferred & had to wait again! I'm suspicious that they are milking the wait time. The operator that answered told me that the payment had been taken but that the top-up hadn't been activated. I wanted to know why not and what would happen next time? He seemed to think that I'd have to phone each time I wanted a top-up. Every second sentence during this conversation the operator excused himself, put the line on hold, and then came back. He kept doing this until the automated system cut me off. Don't say you haven't been warned.
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  • Big Ben
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just works, no dramas.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 July 2011
    Verified Purchase
    This was our first attempt at a 3G connection using our shiny new Toshiba AC100-10U Tegra smartbook (Android 2.2), so we were feeling some trepidation as the SIM was inserted.*

    No worries, it just went online when we followed the very clear instructions. The '3' website showed our 1GB credit once we had logged on to it.

    Sitting in a car park waiting for my wife is now a relaxing experience, and not as expensive as some deals. Playing with the bundled application 'Fring' (like Skype for Android) it makes calls all around the world for similar connection costs.

    Recommended!
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    * PS Our AC100 has a label near the SIM slot (behind the battery) that shows the WRONG way to insert it - the almost invisible moulded-in image on the case shows the correct way. <sigh>
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  • wendy horton
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very pleased .
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 July 2024
    Verified Purchase
    Very pleased thanks.
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  • BarrieB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Works as expected not only in this country with good reception, but also abroad in the Feel Free ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 June 2015
    Verified Purchase
    Works as expected not only in this country with good reception, but also abroad in the Feel Free destinations. Abroad it connects automatically to the best roaming partnered provider - Orange or Free, depending on the signal strength. Note that this sim is only for mobile broadband dongles or MiFi types and not phones. Note, that in a non Feel Free destination, it will not connect at all as it would require money on the account in order to pay for the high cost roaming tarif.
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  • Aaron
    3.0 out of 5 stars Spotty connectivity, good price
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 13 September 2013
    Verified Purchase
    I bought this card for my Scotland holidays and had to find out that the 3 mobile net was only available in the big cities. If you don't travel around too much this SIM is a great deal but if you do, you might run into trouble.
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  • Pete L
    5.0 out of 5 stars And the performance is much better than all the other SIM cards I've tried - ...
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 October 2014
    Verified Purchase
    Having tried Vodafone, Giffgaff (O2) and T-Mobile, the Three SIM card seems to be in another league. I simply put it into my TP-LINK M5350 MIFI device and I was up and running - no messing around trying to do top-ups, register my account, etc. And the performance is much better than all the other SIM cards I've tried - I've just tested it and got download speeds greater than 8Mb/s, the other cards struggled to achieve 1Mb/s. A bit expensive, but probably worth it for the lack of hassle.
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  • RUPERT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy útil. Recomendado.
    Reviewed in Spain on 23 July 2014
    Verified Purchase
    la configuración de la compañía es automática. Al insertarla en el móvil se configura para 3g. Sólo válida para uk.
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  • acar
    1.0 out of 5 stars No funciona
    Reviewed in Spain on 8 July 2013
    Verified Purchase
    Se conecta a la red de orange en roaming pero no se puede navegar. Parece que no funciona en España.
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