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How-Tos & Tutorials 10 min read

How to Transfer My Mobile Number to Another Network

You’ve updated your phone, or your mobile contract has come to an end, and you’ve found an attractive deal. And you’re now wondering how to transfer your mobile number to...
by Jun 16, 2021
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Technology 14 min read

App Vs. Sim Vs. Calling Cards – What’s the Best Option for Cheap International Calls?

Today, the world is connected more than ever with virtually endless international calling options. People are constantly moving around from one country to another, and it’s not only about getting...
by Jun 9, 2021
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Technology 7 min read

A Brief History of SMS – All You Need to Know

Text message (SMS), the technology that spawned the language of shortcut spellings and punctuation signs, is more than 2 decades old. Communication and information technologies have rapidly evolved over the...
by May 31, 2021
how to call india
How-Tos & Tutorials 7 min read

How to Call India ? International Calling Handbook

We want to make staying connected with your loved ones as easy as possible, so we’ve put together an International Calls Handbook on all you need to know about making...
by May 31, 2021
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How-Tos & Tutorials 5 min read

How to Call Bangladesh ? International Calling Handbook

We want to make staying connected with your loved ones as easy as possible, so we’ve put together an International Calls Handbook on all you need to know about making...
by May 31, 2021
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How-Tos & Tutorials 3 min read

International Calls Handbook: How to Call Pakistan from Abroad

We want to make staying connected with your loved ones as easy as possible, so we’ve put together an International Calls Handbook on all you need to know about making...
by May 31, 2021
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How-Tos & Tutorials 13 min read

Reduce Data Usage on Mobile: 8 Amazing Tips & Tricks that Work!

In this article, we are going to take a look at 8 simple but super effective tips to reduce data usage on your mobile device. The Coronavirus pandemic has forced...
by May 31, 2021
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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
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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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How-Tos & Tutorials 6 min read

How to Enable VoLTE on Your Android Smartphone for Better Calls

You ever been on a call and thought… “Why does this sound like a walkie-talkie from 2008?” Or worse. The call connects… then drops. You try again… same story. And...
by Mar 27, 2026

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5G Broadband vs Fibre
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5G Home Broadband vs Fiber: Can Your Mobile Replace Your Router?

5G home broadband can replace a traditional fixed broadband connection, but it does not replace the router. Instead of receiving the internet through a cable running into your home, a...
by Jul 27, 2026
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5G 9 min read

Why Some Unlocked Phones Do Not Support UK Wi-Fi Calling 

An unlocked phone should feel simple. You buy a UK SIM. You put it in. Calls work. Data works. So Wi-Fi Calling should work too, right? Not always. This is...
by Jul 14, 2026
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Technology 15 min read

Does Receiving Texts Cost Money When Roaming Globally? 

Receiving a text abroad feels like it should be harmless. You are not calling anyone. You are not sending anything. You are not using Google Maps, TikTok, YouTube or mobile...
by Jul 10, 2026

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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
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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
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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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Local SIM vs UK Roaming
Travel 5 min read

Local SIM Card vs UK Roaming: What Travellers Need to Know

The better option usually comes down to one thing: how long you are going away. For a weekend in Paris or four days in Barcelona, UK roaming is normally easier....
by Jul 24, 2026
European Roaming Speed Comparison
Travel 6 min read

Comparing Data Speeds When Roaming on European Partner Networks

Roaming data speed is the performance you get when your UK SIM connects to a mobile network abroad. Your provider does not own every mast in France, Spain or Italy....
by Jul 24, 2026
Wi-Fi Calling vs WhatsApp Abroad
Travel 7 min read

Wi-Fi Calling vs WhatsApp: Best Way to Call the UK From Abroad

For most travellers, WhatsApp is the simpler and safer way to call the UK from abroad. Calls are made through Wi-Fi or mobile data rather than your UK minutes, so...
by Jul 23, 2026