A bargain SIM only deal has been launched at O2.

Their £8 5G SIM deal is ideal for those who want to stay connected as travel restrictions begin to ease.

The mobile phone provider has launched as 12GB data 5G SIM only deal for just £8 a month through Uswitch.

Those who opt for the cheap deal will be able to get unlimited calls and texts, 5G and 12GB data for 12 months for just £8 per month.

The deal also comes with three months free of Disney + and priority ticket booking for O2 venues plus various other perks with O2 Priority.

It's one of the cheapest deals on the market at the moment, costing just £96 for the whole year.

O2 has been the first network to bring back roaming charges in Europe, with customers traveling to the EU being charged £3.50 for every GB of data they use once they go past a 25GB limit.

Users who do go for this deal will need to be aware of potential roaming charges that may take them over their limit on this SIM deal - you can get the deal here.

What about other SIM deals?

If you want a SIM with unlimited data then there are plenty of alternative budget deals on offer with O2.

Pay monthly SIMS:

  • Unlimited Data 5G SIM with unlimited calls, texts, three months of Disney +, six months free Apple Music, roam at no extra cost in 75 destinations - £15 for first six months then £30 after for 24 months
  • 30GB Data 5G SIM with unlimited calls, texts, three months of Disney+, option to upgrade to a new plan after three months - £15 for 24 months
  • 5GB Data 5G SIM with unlimited calls, texts and option to upgrade to a new phone and plan after three months - £10 a month for 24 months.

Pay as you go SIMS: (contract free, no credit check needed)

  • 6GB 5G Data SIM with unlimited calls and texts, and Odeon cinema ticket every month with O2 Priority for £10 credit - if you register with My O2 you also get £5 free credit
  • 15GB 5G Data SIM with unlimited calls and texts, and Odeon cinema ticket every month with O2 Priority for £15 credit - if you register with My O2 you also get £5 free credit
  • 100GB 5G Data SIM with unlimited calls and texts, and Odeon cinema ticket every month with O2 Priority for £30 credit - if you register with My O2 you also get £5 free credit.

To browse the latest deals with O2 visit their website here.