Connectivity
Which actually saves your business more money? Full comparison of costs, flexibility, coverage and the overage charges most businesses don't spot until renewal.
| Factor | 📱 Business SIM Only | 📱 Business Mobile Contract |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | ✓ Lower (no handset subsidy) | Higher (bundled handset) |
| Handset | ✗ Buy separately | Bundled (but you pay for it) |
| Data pool sharing | ✓ Yes — standard | Often per-SIM only |
| Multi-network coverage | ✓ Roams all networks | Single network |
| Contract flexibility | ✓ 12/24mo or rolling | Usually 24mo minimum |
| Fleet management | ✓ Central portal | Often limited |
| Static IP available | ✓ Yes | Rarely |
| Best for | ✓ Most UK businesses | Businesses needing hardware finance |
Traditional contracts bundle handset finance into monthly costs at inflated effective rates. When the minimum term ends, most businesses keep paying the same amount even though the handset is fully paid off. A SIM only switch eliminates this ongoing subsidy entirely.
Overage charges are the other major hidden cost. Individual allowances mean one heavy user triggers charges while another SIM has unused gigabytes. Telexico's managed data pools eliminate overage by sharing allowances across the fleet.
For most businesses yes. You pay only for the SIM and data — not for handsets. Telexico's SIM plans include multi-network coverage, managed data pools and fleet management at lower cost than traditional contracts.
Yes — all existing mobile numbers are ported to the new SIMs. Your team keeps the same numbers with no service interruption. Telexico manages the full porting process.
A data pool shares allowances across all SIMs — one heavy user doesn't run out while another SIM has unused data. This eliminates overage charges that are the biggest hidden cost of individual contracts.
Traditional contracts typically require 30 days after the minimum term. Telexico's business SIM plans are available on 12-month, 24-month and rolling monthly terms — significantly more flexible.
We'll review your current contracts and show you exactly what you'd save. No obligation.