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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
What are 0300 numbers
How-Tos & Tutorials 8 min read

What are 0300 Numbers and What Are they Used for?

You might have come across 0300 numbers when calling the National Health Service (NHS) or a charity organization. So, what are 0300 numbers and what are they used for. 0300...
by Dec 12, 2022
Talk Home Mobile
Key Events 5 min read

It’s Cheer for Everyone with Talk Home

Christmas is all about connecting with loved ones. Staying together, celebrating the joy, and cherishing some old memories with friends and family is what makes Christmas special and memorable. For...
by Dec 12, 2022
4g calling
Technology 5 min read

What is 4G Calling & Why Do You Need it? 

Are you using Instagram while being on a call with your loved ones? Or you’re scrolling through your Facebook feed meanwhile also placing a call? Ever wondered what made it...
by Dec 4, 2022
O2 vs EE Comparison
Technology 5 min read

O2 vs EE Comparison: Which Network Should You Choose?

Choosing a mobile network should be straightforward. Instead, it often feels like comparing two takeaway menus where everything sounds brilliant until you’re halfway through checkout. If you’ve narrowed it down...
by Dec 3, 2022
5g vs 4g
5G Technology 13 min read

5G vs 4G vs LTE – What’s the Difference

The essential phenomenon that lays the way for productivity is communication. Humanity has relied extensively on it since ancient times. Ancient communication methods included messengers, pigeons, smoke signals, mirrors, and...
by Nov 30, 2022
how slow is 2G
How-Tos & Tutorials 8 min read

How Slow is 2G and How to Put it to Good Use?

The term ‘2G’ is short for second-generation mobile internet technology. It went live in the early 1990s. The GSM standards introduced via 2G served as the launching pad for the...
by Nov 27, 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