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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
eSIM transfer not working
How-Tos & Tutorials 8 min read

Let’s Fix Why Your eSIM Transfer Isn’t Working

An e-SIM is a digital SIM that allows you to use cellular connectivity without being physically present on your phone. A lesser-known built-in feature of the iPhone will enable you...
by Nov 22, 2023
Broadband Service Cancellation Among Brits
News 4 min read

Broadband Services are Better Than Ever – But Fails to Impress the General Audience!

According to recent reports shared by the Office of Communication [Ofcom], the fibre optic broadband service has significantly improved in the UK as around 97% of Brits have access to...
by Nov 20, 2023
6GH Spectrum
News 3 min read

UK Regulator Ofcom Works Towards Sharing 6 GHz Spectrum for Wi-Fi and Mobile

The growing demand for uninterrupted mobile technology demands some revolutionary moves. For this, a lot has been going on in the domain of 6G technology. The demand has put a...
by Nov 17, 2023
call ends without ringing
How-Tos & Tutorials 6 min read

Fixing the Problem: Call Ends Without Ringing

That eerie silence when your call dies before ringing? You just got ghosted by the network. This isn’t voicemail, it’s a failed “secret handshake” between your phone and cell towers....
by Nov 16, 2023
0345 numbers
Technology 8 min read

Decoding 0345 Numbers – Why Are these Numbers Used?

Quite recently, there has been sudden hype around 0345 numbers in the UK, and if you ever wondered why, we promise you there are enough reasons! 0345 numbers are NGNS...
by Nov 16, 2023
Great British Switch OFF
News 5 min read

Digital Makeover of the UK’s Telephone Network – Great British to be Switched Off By December 2025

Transforming the conventional telecom technology, the UK telephone network is plans to switch to a digital route by the end of 2025. The long-standing analogue network will be given a...
by Nov 15, 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