Alex Kinch

Mobile operator 3 are to launch a ‘£0 per month’ SIM-only contract on June 17, with free Skype-to-Skype calls and instant messaging for no monthly outlay.

As well as free Skype and IM, the SIM ZERO package will give consumers UK calls at 20p per minute, texts at 10p each, data at 30p per MB and a one month minimum commitment (with 30 day cancellation notice period).

Andy Nuttall, Head of Pay Monthly at 3, says: “Where once the £35 a month contract was common place, prices are now falling. 3 launched the first £9 contract and other networks have followed suit. Some networks have gone as low as £5, but are handcuffing customers to a 3 year commitment. We want to challenge the market and change mobile forever, that’s why we are offering a UK first – a contract that costs nothing but gives you free calls forever with Skype. Customers can come to us, and when they’re at home in the UK they’ll never have to pay for a call or instant message to anyone else on Skype anywhere in the world.

“For customers who are fearful of commitment, SIM ZERO has minimal ties. Customers can try us out and if they don’t love being with us, they can leave with just one month’s notice.”

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