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product_id: 48157264
title: "Three Mobile Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband 12 GB data SIM"
brand: "3"
price: "FREE"
currency: HKD
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reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.hk/products/48157264-three-mobile-pay-as-you-go-mobile-broadband-12-gb
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# Valid up to 24 months UK & EU roaming included 24GB data on 4G/5G Three Mobile Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband 12 GB data SIM

**Brand:** 3
**Price:** FREE
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Unlock freedom with 24GB of worry-free data—your ultimate on-the-go connection!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Three Mobile Pay As You Go Mobile Broadband 12 GB data SIM by 3
- **How much does it cost?** FREE with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hk](https://www.desertcart.hk/products/48157264-three-mobile-pay-as-you-go-mobile-broadband-12-gb)

## Best For

- 3 enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted 3 brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Flexible Pay-As-You-Go:** No monthly bills or commitments; use data at your own pace and only pay for what you need.
- • **Stay Connected Anywhere:** Seamlessly access ultra-fast 4G/5G data on your tablet, laptop, or MiFi device without contracts.
- • **Secure & Private Internet:** Avoid risky public WiFi—create your own personal hotspot wherever you go for safe, encrypted browsing.
- • **Long-Lasting Data Validity:** Enjoy up to 24 months of data validity—perfect for backup, travel, or IoT devices without expiry worries.
- • **Effortless Setup & Real-Time Tracking:** Plug-and-play SIM with instant activation and easy data monitoring via the 'My 3 Home' app.

## Overview

The Three 24GB Pay As You Go Data SIM offers a contract-free, ultra-flexible mobile broadband solution with 4G/5G access across the UK and EU. Valid for up to 24 months from first use, it’s ideal for professionals needing reliable, secure internet on tablets, laptops, or MiFi devices. With easy setup, personal hotspot capability, and real-time data tracking, it’s the smart choice for seamless connectivity anytime, anywhere.

## Description

From the manufacturer Take your connection with you, with a Pay As You Go data SIM on Three. If you’ve already got a tablet or Mobile Broadband hub, our data SIMs are a quick and easy way to get online, whenever and wherever you need it. No contract. No hassle. And you’ll get access to our 5G network at no extra cost – as long as you’ve got coverage and a compatible device. Get connected Connect your tablet Work, play and chat from pretty much anywhere Fire up your laptop Having a ‘work from café’ day? Our data SIMs are perfect. Personal Wi-Fi Create a personal, portable hotspot, wherever you are.

Review: Pre - Loaded Data SIM Lasts up to 24 months - I bought this to use when on holiday around the UK. Fast delivery from the seller, very simple to set up, I just put it into my TP Link router and away it went. The two years start from the date it is first connected to the 3 network. Setting up an account with 3 so that I could check the data useage was a bit more complicated. You have to use the internet connection of the sim card itself to set it up, once I worked that out it was simple. Just one other thing as with most sims you MUST use it at least once every 180 days or it will expire early. As I intend to have it running as a background backup to my home BB that should not be a problem. As for the 24 months life? well time will tell if thats true. At the price it would be good for ioT stuff as well if you dont want to be tied into a contract. Watch this space for updates later ;-). UPDATE 1: Its been running for over 12 months now and still working well, my expiry is August 2025. As I said above I leave it on and connected 24/7 at home to prevent the sim "expiring". So far very pleased, I will buy another in 2025 as long as its still available and the price is not too high. 5*. UPDATE 2: 19-3-2025, Its now the middle of March 2025 and the sim is still working fine and surprisingly I still have 9GB left, very highly reccomended. UPDATE 3: August 2025 the sim went the full 24gb data amount and I ran it out just a month before the two years were up. Brilliant!
Review: Best value for MiFi/laptop 4G/LTE use on the road - Note: the new 24GB version is probably the best value right now, 2x more data for about the same cost - and lasts 2 years!!! Is there anything cheaper (just over 1 quid per month)! If you are regularly on-the-road and you need to use Internet on your laptop - rather than depend on various WiFi points, having your own LTE link is preferable. While most Cloud/FON/hotels/cafes/etc. connections do work - they are generally open/un-ecrypted and sometimes a hassle. For 2 quid (or so) a month - it is a joy to just connect directly and - 'boom' - you are on the Internet! Of course, nothing stops you to use a WiFi point instead, but if you need it - it is there. I used it first in a MiFi (EE-branded unlocked Osprey) then laptop with LTE connection in towns every time. I also used abroad (Europe) roaming at no cost with decent performance - naturally 3G+ only (not LTE). But I don't think any other UK providers provide free LTE roaming abroad. Still it saves you buying a local data SIM which may be problematic sometimes even in towns. It is particularly nice if your laptop/tablet/etc. has WWAN already installed (or WWAN option possible) - just insert the SIM and there you go. No registration required - great - and you can keep track of data left on 'My 3 Home -> Data Allowance'. It seems to update in almost real-time. If you only use it sparingly, it lasts 12 months, but if you really need to use it all in 1 month (e.g. moving house) then you can. Not particularly cheap - but still cheaper than a contract and any silly data deals are usually short-period (e.g. 100GB EE, etc.) so not really a fair comparison.

## Features

- Pre-loaded with 12GB of data that lasts up to 12 months.
- Access to our 5G network – at no extra cost.
- Use data in 71 destinations – up to 12GB.
- SIM fits any unlocked 3G, 4G and 5G device.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01CMD4VKC |
| Best Sellers Rank | 171 in Prepaid SIM Cards |
| Brand | 3 |
| Brand Name | 3 |
| Cellular Technology | 5G |
| Cellular technology | 5G |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 7,466 Reviews |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 12 Months |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 05050553352038 |
| Item Dimensions L x W | 9L x 7.2W centimetres |
| Item Weight | 9 g |
| Manufacturer | Three Mobile |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3TDSIM12GB |
| Model Number | 3TDSIM12GB |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Product dimensions | 9L x 7.2W centimetres |
| Service Provider | Three |
| Service provider | Three |
| UPC | 613894053542 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Three Mobile
- **Service provider:** Three
- **Cellular technology:** 3G
- **Product dimensions:** 9L x 7.2W centimetres
- **UPC:** 613894053542

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: The description is confusing. Do you get three 12gb cards? As it says trio? Thanks**
A: No, you do not get 3x 12gb cards.  "Trio" refers to the fact that it is a Standard Size, Micro and Nano SIM card all in one - you just press out the size you need for your device.

**Q: Can this sim be topped up or should I buy two?**
A: You can top it up with money, but you'll be charged at the non-plan rates for calls and texts. You can buy texts which don't seem to expire. 40 texts for 3 GBP. You can buy add on data, but you'll spend 25 GBP for 7 GB that EXPIRES IN 30 DAYS.  So if you know you are going to use your data, buy 2 because the add on top up deal packages are NOWHERE as good as buying a new SIM with this data deal.

**Q: Will this sim card work in a mobile phone used just for data not for making calls?**
A: I used 2x 12 Gb cards, in a smartphone, for 2 years, including in USA. Subsequently bought a 24Gb card which worked fine for a while then failed in USA. Had correspondence with 3-Mobile who said it was not for use in a phone. Conrtacted the supplier (7dayshop.com) whio said they use it in phones but subsequently confirmed via 3-mobile it was only for Tablets etc. so got a refund.

**Q: Does this have to be activated? And if so, how?**
A: Once you use it for the first time, it is activated. I would recommend activating it in the UK or at least in Europe. The first one I bought, I used in the US for the first time and it took me hours to get it connecting.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pre - Loaded Data SIM Lasts up to 24 months
*by M***K on 24 August 2023*

I bought this to use when on holiday around the UK. Fast delivery from the seller, very simple to set up, I just put it into my TP Link router and away it went. The two years start from the date it is first connected to the 3 network. Setting up an account with 3 so that I could check the data useage was a bit more complicated. You have to use the internet connection of the sim card itself to set it up, once I worked that out it was simple. Just one other thing as with most sims you MUST use it at least once every 180 days or it will expire early. As I intend to have it running as a background backup to my home BB that should not be a problem. As for the 24 months life? well time will tell if thats true. At the price it would be good for ioT stuff as well if you dont want to be tied into a contract. Watch this space for updates later ;-). UPDATE 1: Its been running for over 12 months now and still working well, my expiry is August 2025. As I said above I leave it on and connected 24/7 at home to prevent the sim "expiring". So far very pleased, I will buy another in 2025 as long as its still available and the price is not too high. 5*. UPDATE 2: 19-3-2025, Its now the middle of March 2025 and the sim is still working fine and surprisingly I still have 9GB left, very highly reccomended. UPDATE 3: August 2025 the sim went the full 24gb data amount and I ran it out just a month before the two years were up. Brilliant!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best value for MiFi/laptop 4G/LTE use on the road
*by F***N on 8 November 2016*

Note: the new 24GB version is probably the best value right now, 2x more data for about the same cost - and lasts 2 years!!! Is there anything cheaper (just over 1 quid per month)! If you are regularly on-the-road and you need to use Internet on your laptop - rather than depend on various WiFi points, having your own LTE link is preferable. While most Cloud/FON/hotels/cafes/etc. connections do work - they are generally open/un-ecrypted and sometimes a hassle. For 2 quid (or so) a month - it is a joy to just connect directly and - 'boom' - you are on the Internet! Of course, nothing stops you to use a WiFi point instead, but if you need it - it is there. I used it first in a MiFi (EE-branded unlocked Osprey) then laptop with LTE connection in towns every time. I also used abroad (Europe) roaming at no cost with decent performance - naturally 3G+ only (not LTE). But I don't think any other UK providers provide free LTE roaming abroad. Still it saves you buying a local data SIM which may be problematic sometimes even in towns. It is particularly nice if your laptop/tablet/etc. has WWAN already installed (or WWAN option possible) - just insert the SIM and there you go. No registration required - great - and you can keep track of data left on 'My 3 Home -> Data Allowance'. It seems to update in almost real-time. If you only use it sparingly, it lasts 12 months, but if you really need to use it all in 1 month (e.g. moving house) then you can. Not particularly cheap - but still cheaper than a contract and any silly data deals are usually short-period (e.g. 100GB EE, etc.) so not really a fair comparison.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great deal for the money, perfect for LTE tablets/laptops
*by M***Y on 11 October 2018*

I bought this data sim to use with my LTE version of Surface Pro 2017. Since I wasn't willing to take on another monthly contract just for my Surface I looked for options without a monthly fee. This was the best option that I found and I believe that it's the best one out there at the moment in the UK. 24GB is plenty of data and will last months when used for normal internet browsing and emails if you avoid videos and large file downloads. So far after a month of almost daily use I still have almost 23GB left. I also like the fact that the data can be used over a period of 2 years, which is plenty of time. The only downside (and the reason for 4 stars instead of 5) is that once you run out of data, the top ups are a bit pricey and any unused top-up data expires after 30 days. I would really like for top-up data to last for 2 years, just like the data that's initially preloaded on the card. I think that once I run out of the 24GB of initial data I will just buy a new card, since that works out cheaper than having to top-up the existing one, which is a bit of a shame. In regards to connection quality, I'm getting excellent coverage and speeds in Glasgow. Speeds above 30mbps are nothing unusual and I've measured 60mbps on some occasions. Overall, if you're looking for a data card for your secondary mobile device (i.e. ipad or laptop) and you don't want to pay any monthly fees then this is the best option out there.

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*Last updated: 2026-09-06*