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How to transfer your data
How-Tos & Tutorials 9 min read

How to Transfer your Data – Ultimate Guide

We all have data stored in our phone devices. The data may be stored in the form of pictures you took when you were out on vacation, or it may...
by Jan 21, 2023
5G Network Explained
5G Technology 5 min read

What Is 5G? A Simple Guide to the UK’s Newest Mobile Network

Remember when every mobile advert seemed to scream one thing? “Now with 5G!” For a while, it sounded as though buying a new phone would suddenly make buffering disappear forever....
by Jan 20, 2023
withhold number
How-Tos & Tutorials 7 min read

How to Withhold Number on iPhone

We make hundreds of calls daily; some are for our loved ones, while others are for companies and individuals we do not regularly interact with. The receiver can see our...
by Jan 11, 2023
best coverage network
Technology 9 min read

10 Important Factors to Ease Your Search for the Best Mobile Network

Many telecom service providers in the market are fighting hard for the top spot. They use clever marketing tricks to lure you to their products and enhance sales. With so...
by Jan 10, 2023
History of iPhone
Technology 15 min read

The Evolution of Smartphones: History of iPhone

iPhones, today, are the most popular and recognized smartphones on the market. They can be compared to the Rolex of smartphones. Spawning a new trend in phone design, innovative features,...
by Jan 9, 2023
how long does 15GB of Data last
Technology 8 min read

How Much is 15GB of Data, and How Long Does it Last?

Trying to figure out your data plan? Wondering if 15GB is the sweet spot or if you’ll run out before the month’s over? We’ve got you. Let’s cut to the...
by Jan 4, 2023
5G in the UK
5G How-Tos & Tutorials 9 min read

How to Get 5G in the UK – Best Service Providers, Phone Plans, and Much More

You must have heard about 5G in the UK and wondered what this term entails. 5G services in the UK is the fifth generation of mobile networks, which is faster...
by Jan 2, 2023
0800 numbers
Technology 10 min read

What are 0800 numbers – Everything you Need to Know

There is a lot of confusion regarding 0800 numbers, people with various kinds of curries including, what exactly are 0800 numbers, come up on the internet to look for answers....
by Dec 16, 2022
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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
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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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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