If you are an international student coming from abroad, they recommend buying a UK SIM card for your phone to help keep bill costs down.  There are two options you can choose from if you are looking to set up your phone here in the UK.  Pay-as-you-go - This is the easier option as most phone providers offer SIM cards that allow you to top your phone up as and when you need too Contracts - If you haven’t lived in the UK, starting a contract may prove more difficult but there are a range of providers who offer different deals so shop around before making a decision.  Here are some UK phone providers to help you get started, however talk to any of our staff who will be able to help: EE O2 - As an O2 customer you can receive priority tickets to gigs and events across the UK Vodafone Three.