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Cellhire

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UK IoT SIM provider covering all four UK networks and 430+ networks in 191 countries, with competitive rates from £1.70/GB.

4.2 / 5(our rating)191 countriesUnited KingdomFounded 1991Verified March 2026

Overview

Cellhire is a UK-based telecommunications provider specialising in IoT and M2M SIM connectivity. Their SIMs cover all four UK networks and connect to over 430 networks in 191 countries. Cellhire offers competitive data rates from as low as £1.70 per GB, with support for NB-IoT and 5G. A free trial programme lets you test with two SIMs (1 GB each) for 60 days at no cost. Security features include private/public IP addressing, L2TP and IPSec tunnelling, and VPN access. They also offer an IoT eSIM for remote or difficult-to-access deployments.

Features

All 4 UK networks on one SIM
430+ networks in 191 countries
From £1.70 per GB
Free 60-day trial (2 SIMs, 1 GB each)
NB-IoT & 5G support
Private APN & VPN (L2TP/IPSec)
IoT eSIM for remote provisioning
SIM Management Portal

Technical Details

Network Technologies
2G3G4G/LTE5GNB-IoT
SIM Form Factors
Mini (2FF)Micro (3FF)Nano (4FF)eSIM
Platform

Cellhire SIM Management Portal, real-time monitoring

Data Pooling

Static IP

Multi-IMSI

Pros

  • Very competitive pricing from £1.70/GB
  • Free trial with no commitment
  • All four UK networks with automatic network switching
  • Strong security with L2TP and IPSec tunnelling

Cons

  • Less global brand recognition than larger MVNOs
  • Limited public documentation on pricing tiers

Frequently Asked Questions

Pricing

From £1.70/GB; free 60-day trial available with 2 SIMs and 1 GB each

Pricing sourced from provider website. Contact provider to verify current rates.

Coverage Regions

UKEUGlobal

Best For

CCTV & SecurityDigital SignageAsset TrackingLogisticsIndustrial IoT

What Sets Them Apart

Free 60-day trial with all four UK networks and competitive rates from £1.70/GB.

Contract & Support

Contract

Flexible plans; free 60-day trial available

Min. Order

1 SIM

Support

UK-based support team, online SIM management portal

The information presented on this page has been sourced directly from the provider's website and publicly available materials. While accurate at the time of publication, details including pricing, features, and coverage are subject to change. We recommend verifying all information directly with the provider before making any purchasing decisions. Editorial ratings reflect our independent assessment and do not represent aggregated customer reviews.