SIM Card Market Prices
Current market analysis for 7,420 SIM card listings on eBay.
What you'll usually pay
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👉 In short easy summary
The best value is found in unbranded cards and AT&T networks, both trading below the market median. High-data options (More Than 10 GB) and UK-specific cards command the highest premiums, with deltas of 127% and 77% respectively.
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Price by for
Why? Prices vary by region, with the UK being the most expensive at 22.99 and the US the cheapest at 13.81.
Price by network
Why? Carrier branding affects cost, ranging from TracFone at 12.21 to Vodafone at 19.63.
Price by brand
Why? Generic options are cheapest at 10.6, while T-Mobile branded cards reach 27.49.
Price by included data
Why? Data capacity drives price, with 1-2 GB cards at 12 and 'Less than 1 GB' (likely specialized) at 30.
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Common questions
What is the median price for a new SIM card?
The median price for new SIM cards is 13.81.
Which network offers the lowest median price?
TracFone has the lowest median price at 12.21.
How much more do unlimited data SIMs cost compared to the market median?
Unlimited data SIMs have a median price of 19.98, which is a 54% increase over the market median.
How we got these numbers
Worked out from 200 live eBay listings (price range $4–$140, odd outliers ignored). These are asking prices, so use them as a guide. Last checked August 4, 2026.