Mobile & Connectivity

You get a new mobile number. You try creating an account. The website says: “An account already exists with this number.” Your first thought: “Has someone somehow taken my number?”…

You bought a SIM. The number works. Then your phone starts receiving messages meant for somebody else. A delivery update. A missed call. A marketing message. Someone even asks: “Is…

Seeing Mobile Network State: Disconnected buried inside your Android SIM status page can look fairly alarming.  It sounds like your phone has completely fallen off the network.  Sometimes it has.  But sometimes absolutely…

Family mobile bills get expensive when everybody ends up on a plan chosen independently.  Dad has unlimited data but uses 6GB. One teenager has 20GB and runs out every month.…

For business calls, don’t choose a SIM by looking at data allowance alone.  VoLTE, Wi-Fi Calling and good local coverage matter far more to voice quality than having another 100GB…

A mobile Wi-Fi router is one of the easiest ways to get internet without waiting for fibre, booking an engineer or turning your phone into a permanent hotspot.  Pop in a compatible SIM,…

A good commuter SIM needs three things: plenty of data, reliable coverage along the journey and enough flexibility that you are not stuck paying for a plan long after your…

The best SIM only plan for Uber drivers and delivery riders needs dependable coverage, enough data for navigation and work apps, unlimited UK calls and texts, and a price that…

A mobile plan advertised at £10 per month may not remain a £10 plan for long. Mid-contract price hikes can add £20, £30 or more to your annual bill, even…

Most people comparing the best no-contract SIM cards in the UK want a fair price, dependable coverage and the freedom to leave without a penalty. The right choice depends on how you…

Free EU roaming has not completely disappeared from UK mobile plans. It has simply become far less straightforward.  O2, Tesco Mobile, iD Mobile, SMARTY, Lebara, Talkmobile, giffgaff and Talk Home Mobile still include European roaming on…

The best UK SIM-only deal for global roaming depends on where you actually travel.  EE Full Works is a strong premium option for wider roaming, while selected Vodafone Global Roam plans cover up to…