evanio,
Yes, Laya Simply Connect plan is a much better plan compared to Laya Flex 125 Explore, both price wise and cover wise.
Simply Connect plan also includes day to day cover which is not covered on Flex 125 Explore.
It is a very good alternative option that ticks all the boxes.
My own parents are on this plan and it works out very well for them.
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Snowyb