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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
A student calling from UK to her home country Pakistan
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
reduce data usage on mobile
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
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
enable volte on android
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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Why 5G Can Feel Like 4G
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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
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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
Does a VPN Slow Down 5G
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Does a VPN Slow Down 5G Mobile Data?

Yes, a VPN can slow down 5G mobile data. Sometimes the difference is tiny. Other times, you can watch a perfectly respectable 200Mbps 5G connection drop to something that suddenly...
by Aug 31, 2026

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unlimited data fifa world cup
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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
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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Connecting to Ship Mobile Networks
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Can Your Phone Connect to a Ship’s Mobile Network While Near the Coast?

Yes, but close to shore your phone should normally be using a terrestrial mobile network rather than the ship’s own cellular system. Shipboard networks are specifically managed so they don’t...
by Sep 2, 2026
Why Maritime Roaming Costs More
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What Is Maritime Roaming and Why Can It Be So Expensive?

Maritime roaming is what happens when your phone connects to a mobile network installed on a ship instead of a normal land-based mobile mast. Cruise ships and some ferries carry...
by Sep 2, 2026
Travelling Through the Channel Tunnel
Travel 6 min read

Do You Pay Roaming Charges While Travelling Through the Channel Tunnel? 

You can enter roaming while travelling through the Channel Tunnel, but whether that actually costs you money depends on which mobile network your phone connects to and what your UK...
by Sep 1, 2026