Why IQ Mobile is the Best Provider for Student eSIMs?
Why IQ Mobile is the Best Provider for Student eSIMs?
Welcome to our (now recurring) blog.
As a company based in Bath, a city with a large student population, we got to thinking about the issues these students face (as well as students across the UK). Having a reliable mobile provider is such an essential demand that needs fulfilling; having a stable, reliable and affordable mobile provider is even more so. This is especially the case for international students – roaming costs can soar up over the 3+ years that they are studying in the UK, so having a local SIM is both cheaper and more convenient for them.
So, what is an eSIM?
Electronic SIMs, or eSIMs for short, is a virtual replacement technology for physical SIMs (pSIMs), and are supported by most modern phones. They’re readily accessible, easy to order, available by email and by QR code, and can be installed on the phone within a few clicks, up and running in minutes.
What benefits are there to using an IQ eSIM?
All our eSIMs are on the UK’s best network for 5G data – you can reach maximum speeds on an IQ SIM whilst receiving the best signal strength. We’re privy to the plights caused by student wi-fi and internet providers. These services are notorious for their choppy and unreliable connections, and so our 4G/5G network provides a solid safety net for when your internet inevitably faulters - no more panicking about missing that deadline at 4am when your connection drops and you can’t upload your assignment to Blackboard.
eSIMs are virtual and provide a significantly lower carbon footprint - no need for a van delivering a piece of plastic halfway across the country. Our eSIMs are delivered via email – if you’re in a pinch then simply select your data plan and you’ll be online in minutes. This is especially useful for international students who may not need a physical SIM or have a fixed address in the UK, as you won’t have to wait for the SIM to be posted.
As eSIMs are stored digitally, you can set up a UK eSIM while keeping your original physical SIM. Most eSIM compatible phones even allow you to store multiple eSIMs at once in addition to your physical SIM – simply swap between your numbers when you would like to use them and take advantage of every international and domestic plan you have. One phone, multiple SIMs, no hassle!
Why IQ mobile?
IQ eSIMs come with a UK phone number that is recognised by all the major networks. Our plans provide low-cost calls, SMS and data without the need to pay hefty roaming charges on your SIM from your native country.
We offer a discounted service for students, and we offer flexible plans all with 30-day terms after the initial 3 months upfront. No direct debit is required – pay for the months you need upfront and avoid the hassle of setting up a monthly payment plan. We understand how important it is to budget correctly while studying away from home and so eliminating yet another monthly payment to keep track of helps you to worry less about your finances and enjoy your time at university.
University is such an important milestone for youths across the country. For most, it's your first time living away from home; for some, it’s your first time outside of your home country. We want to provide the strongest, most affordable service available to these students so that, in their time away from family and friends, they’re not alone.
Here at IQ Mobile, we want to assist these students as much as we can – we take pride in being able to provide an excellent and affordable foundation for their communication needs, especially during such a pivotal and formative time in their lives. As a small team based in Bath, we offer flexible plans at fair rates. You can expect a friendly reception when contacting us – we're always happy to help.
If you’re interested in signing up to our student data plans, or if you just want to have a gander, then you can view them at here. We do have a discount code for students for 10% off first purchases. Enter STUDENT10 at checkout.
If you want to hear more about our student SIMs, or if you have any other questions then give us a shout at help@helloiq.uk