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No SIM Card Installed
How-Tos & Tutorials 9 min read

No SIM Card Installed – Understanding the Error for iPhone and Android

The modern generation is defined by the use and application of technology, with smartphones being at the forefront of this digital revolution. People around the world heavily depend on their...
by Dec 10, 2023
my own number called me
Technology 7 min read

My Own Number Called Me – A Phone Scam or An Error

According to Comparitech, scam calls are rising year-on-year with a 118% increase from 2020 to 2021. In 2020, the UK was considered the most spammed country, with 59% fraudulent calls...
by Dec 2, 2023
Technology 14 min read

Understanding How Much Data Does Online Gaming Use?

The undisputed rise of online gaming now gives stiff competition to other forms of entertainment. With the immediate development in the field of technology and innovation, the gaming industry now...
by Nov 29, 2023
2GB of Data
Technology 7 min read

2GB of Data – Smash or Pass in 2025

Let’s cut through the noise. Choosing a mobile data plan is a modern-day headache. You’re bombarded with words like “unlimited” and “blazing-fast,” and it feels like you’re either going to...
by Nov 28, 2023
Ofcom Updates Roaming Alert Regulations in 2023
News 6 min read

Ofcom Imposes New Standards Concerning Roaming Alerts to Safeguard UK-Based Tourist

Following the United Kingdom’s decision to exit the European Union, the citizens now have to comply with new regulations that are not governed and monitored by the EU. Likewise, the...
by Nov 28, 2023
Cancelled Call vs Outgoing Call
Technology 11 min read

Cancelled Call vs Outgoing Call – The Ins and Outs

Competitive business firms along with general households heavily rely on mobile phones and SIM card technology to initiate and fulfil all their communication requirements. Mobile devices have effectively paired the...
by Nov 27, 2023
5G Network and Innovative Wireless Technologies
News 3 min read

Ofcom Opens Horizons with Enhanced 5G Network and New Wireless Technologies

Ofcom, the leading name in the industry, recently confirmed that it will open the new spectrum bands of 26 GHz and 40 GHz in addition to 5G to take mobile...
by Nov 27, 2023
Is unlimited data really unlimited
5G Technology 11 min read

Is Unlimited Data Really Unlimited – Let’s Debunk It

This is the age of the internet! People around the world heavily depend on the internet to fulfil various objectives. From extracting information online to purchasing products from e-commerce platforms,...
by Nov 23, 2023
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Remove Number From Spam List
How-Tos & Tutorials 5 min read

How to Remove Your Number From a Spam List

You call someone you know and they don’t answer. A few minutes later, they text: “Your number is showing as spam.” Brilliant. You haven’t been running a scam operation. You...
by Sep 14, 2026
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Global Top-ups How-Tos & Tutorials 5 min read

How to Set Up Auto Top-Up for International Mobile Top-Ups on Talk Home App

If you regularly send mobile credit to family abroad using the Talk Home App, you’ve probably experienced this. Life gets busy, the week passes quickly, and suddenly your family calls...
by Apr 13, 2026
activate volte settings
How-Tos & Tutorials 5 min read

How to Turn On VoLTE HD Voice on Samsung Galaxy Devices

You ever been on a call and it just sounds… off? Like the other person’s voice is muffled, cutting out, or doing that weird robot thing. Or the call drops...
by Apr 2, 2026

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5G 6 min read

Why Does Your Phone Still Show a Foreign Network After Returning to the UK? 

You’ve landed back in Britain. Passport control done. Bag collected. You look at your phone and somehow it still says the name of the foreign network you were using abroad....
by Sep 3, 2026
Why 5G Can Feel Like 4G
5G 6 min read

What Is Dynamic Spectrum Sharing and Why Can 5G Feel Like 4G?

Dynamic Spectrum Sharing, usually shortened to DSS, lets a mobile network run 4G and 5G on the same block of spectrum. Instead of switching an entire frequency band from LTE...
by Sep 1, 2026
Can a Phone Case Affect 5G
5G 6 min read

Can a Phone Case Reduce 5G Signal or Speed?

Yes, a phone case can reduce 5G signal or speed, but most ordinary plastic, silicone or leather cases are unlikely to make a dramatic difference. The bigger troublemakers are cases...
by Sep 1, 2026

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unlimited data fifa world cup
Key Events 10 min read

Unlimited Data for £19.66: Watch FIFA World Cup Without Data Worries

1966 was history. £19.66 is your 2026 World Cup data deal. Talk Home Mobile’s limited-time Unlimited Data plan gives you the freedom to stream matches, watch highlights, follow live scores,...
by Jun 16, 2026
Christmas Sim Only Deals
Key Events 7 min read

Talk Home’s Christmas SIM Only Deals 2025 

Ah, Christmas. The one time of year when we all pretend we are organised, yet somehow we still end up in a packed shopping centre at 10 p.m. buying whatever...
by Dec 11, 2025
black friday sim only deals
Key Events 9 min read

Talk Home’s Black Friday SIM Only Deals 2025 

Black Friday 2025 Is Here! Black Friday is finally here — and this year, it’s bigger, better, and more exciting than ever for mobile users across the UK. What was...
by Nov 24, 2025

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VPN & Roaming Charges
Travel 6 min read

Does a VPN Prevent Mobile Roaming Charges?

No. A VPN does not prevent mobile roaming charges. Even if your VPN says you’re connected to London while you’re physically sitting in Dubai, your mobile provider still knows that...
by Sep 7, 2026
In-Flight Roaming Costs
Travel 6 min read

What Is In-Flight Mobile Roaming and How Is It Charged?

Some aircraft have an actual mobile phone network onboard. Not Wi-Fi. A cellular network. On supported flights, your normal SIM can connect to that onboard system much like it connects...
by Sep 7, 2026
Travel 5 min read

Can Emergency Calls Work Abroad After Your Roaming Bundle Expires?

In many cases, yes. An expired roaming data or call bundle does not necessarily stop your phone from reaching emergency services. Emergency calling is treated differently from ordinary paid mobile...
by Sep 3, 2026