Compare all the sim deals available for the Apple iPad in the UK!

Here are the latest deals available from all the UK networks currently offering a deals specifically for the micro-sim format required by the must have device of 2010, the Apple iPad. There are currently iPad deals available from Orange, Three and Vodafone in the UK, catering for all budgets, from pay as you go through to a monthly contract which offers you far more for less.

Can't I just use a normal PAYG sim in my iPad? unfortunately not, the iPad uses the newer micro sim format which means using your existing sim card in the device is very difficult - it won't fit unless you cut it, and there's a good change it would get damaged in the process. The sim only deals below only come in the micro sim format and are all recommended only for use in your shiny new Apple iPad. You've paid the money for the device, don't start cutting corners now, get your device a deal it deserves.

Our favourite tariff available in the UK right now for your iPad!

Three are currently leading the way with the iPad tariffs in the UK right now - the two rolling contract offerings they have offer the user a good amount of data at a fair price. 10Gb a month is more than enough for the majority of users allowing over 100 hours of surfing a month! Free micro sim and delivery just add to the deal on offer here!

NETWORK	DATA ALLOWANCE	COST	COMMITMENT	FURTHER INFORMATION	ONLINE STORE
	10Gb monthly data	Ł15 monthly	30 days	30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!

All pay as you go deals available for the iPad from the UK networks

There are iPad specific deals now available from three of the main UK networks, with more bound to follow suit in the run up to Christmas. If you're a commuter or if you find yourself working away from home a fair amount then the monthly rolling contracts of offer below will be best suited to your needs. With prices ranging from Ł7.50 up to Ł25.54 a month the tariffs below have been sorted the amount of data included and then by price.

NETWORK	DATA ALLOWANCE	COST	COMMITMENT	FURTHER INFORMATION	ONLINE STORE
	1Gb monthly data	Ł7.50 monthly	30 days	30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	1Gb monthly data	Ł10.24 monthly	30 days	Unlimited Wi-Fi 30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	1Gb monthly data	Ł10.21 monthly	30 days	30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	2Gb monthly data	Ł15.32 monthly	30 days	Unlimited Wi-Fi 30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	3Gb monthly data	Ł15 monthly	30 days	FREE sim card and delivery!
	3Gb monthly data	Ł15.32 monthly	30 days	30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	5Gb monthly data	Ł25.54 monthly	30 days	30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	10Gb monthly data	Ł15 monthly	30 days	30 day rolling contract FREE sim card and delivery!
	10Gb monthly data	Ł25 monthly	30 days	FREE sim card and delivery!

All pay as you go deals available for the iPad from the UK networks

Pay as you go is perfect for those users who tend to use their iPad on holiday or on weekends away from home every now and then. Its not a bad option for the commuter although the monthly deals do offer more for less. Three offer the best terms on the PAYG segment, with the data you buy being valid for 30 days at a time.

NETWORK	DATA ALLOWANCE	COST	COMMITMENT	FURTHER INFORMATION	ONLINE STORE
	200Mb daily data	Ł2.04 a day	PAYG Pay as you Go	Unlimited WI-Fi Data lasts for 24 hours FREE sim card and delivery!
	200Mb daily data	Ł2 a day	PAYG Pay as you Go	Ł10 FREE credit to get you started! Data lasts for 24 hours FREE sim card and delivery!
	1Gb preloaded data	Ł7.50 one off	PAYG Pay as you Go	Ł10 FREE credit to get you started! Data lasts for 24 hours FREE sim card and delivery!
	1Gb preloaded data	Ł10.49 one off	PAYG Pay as you Go	Data lasts for 30 days 1Gb top up - Ł10, 3Gb top up - Ł15, 7Gb top up - Ł25 FREE sim card and delivery!
	3Gb preloaded data	Ł20.99 one off	PAYG Pay as you Go	Data lasts for 3 months 1Gb top up - Ł10, 3Gb top up - Ł15, 7Gb top up - Ł25 FREE sim card and delivery!

Please note that as of the 4th of January 2011 VAT is now 20% - this has been reflected in the prices shown.

How much is 1Gb of use?

How much is 5Gb of use?

How much is 10Gb of use?

Send 1,000 Emails
Surf the web for 10 hours
Download 5 videos up to 4 minutes in length
Download 32 music tracks up to 4 minutes in length

Send 5,000 Emails
Surf the web for 50 hours
Download 25 videos up to 4 minutes in length
Download 160 music tracks up to 4 minutes in length

Send 10,000 Emails
Surf the web for 100 hours
Download 50 videos up to 4 minutes in length
Download 320 music tracks up to 4 minutes in length

Apple iPad News

Happy New Year! - Have a Tax hike! - 04/01/2011
4th of January has arrived and with it comes a 2.5% increase in the VAT paid for services in the UK - as a result a lot of the mobile networks have put up prices as of this morning, the only exceptions being on the Three and Orange iPad deals - our listings have been updated to reflect the changes.

Where did the Christmas rush go?! - 30/12/2010
The stories were rife, there was going to be an epic surge for the iPad in the lead up to Christmas as it became the must have gadget for 2010. But what happened? Stocks were fine, devices were sold and all looked rosy. The numbers weren't what were expected, could it be that people had a change of heart or is the rumoured February 2011 announcement for iPad2 too tempting to part hard-earned off joe public?

iPad inclusive contracts now available! - 17/12/2010
There were the sim only sim offerings and now some of the main networks are offering contracts including an iPad itself, although there's only a couple of networks offering this deal at this time we expect the others to join in as this new market segment matures.

o2 iPad data deals added to the Micro Sim Shop - 10/12/2010
Micro Sim Shop have today added the brand new o2 iPad data tariffs - this now means all the main networks now have data-only iPad specific tariffs on the market (Everything Everywhere, the new Orange/T-Mobile tie up now count as one!). With a pay as you go and two monthly offerings O2 is well placed in the market to compete well.

iPad proves popular political gift - 31/10/2010
When David Cameron, leader of the Conservative party in the UK won the recent election he was inundated with gifts - including two iPad's. He has to pay for anything worth over Ł140, so he did, out of his own pocket. But it looks like one iPad is enough for one man, with Mayor Bloomberg's gift of an iPad remaining unopened to this day. Read More (BBC).

Amazon announce custom touch screen store for the iPad - 31/10/2010
Amazon have just released a new touch screen-specificiation web store which allows you to browse the whole of Amazon's massive online store in a touch screen friendly way - your credit card is going to hate you. Lots.

Apple announces iOS 4.2 coming to the iPad - 21/09/2010
Apple have announced that November will see iOS 4.2 arriving on the iPad - just in time for the last sales push before Christmas this is bound to make the iPad even more of a chart topper come Christmas 2010.

John Lewis starts to sell all six variants of the iPad - 18/09/2010
John Lewis has announced it is to sell the full line up of Apple iPads online and in store with pricing ranging from Ł429 up to the range topping 64GB 3G variant at Ł699.

Apple announces sales figures for the US iPad launch - 22/06/2010
Apple have released sales figures for the first 80 days of sales in the US. The iPad has been sold to 3 million customers since its recent April 3rd introduction in the USA.

The Sim Only Shop compares all the very latest sim-only deals for the UK market, with every major UK network compared in detail. The Micro Sim Shop compares all the latest major network deals for iPad compatible sim only data deals. Please note, standard sim cards will not fit in an iPad so one of the deals shown on the Micro Sim Shop should be selected if buying for the device.

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