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Talk Home Mobile Launches VoLTE and WiFi Calling Across All Plans

Talk Home Mobile is overjoyed to officially announce the rollout of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) and WiFi calling for its network. Effective immediately, these advanced communication features are being incorporated...
by Mar 27, 2026
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Global Top-ups 4 min read

How to Top Up MTN Nigeria from UK Instantly | No Hidden Charges

Staying connected with family back home in Nigeria is important, especially when mobile credit runs out at the worst possible time. This becomes even more important for 17+ million Nigerian...
by Mar 26, 2026
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SIM Deals & Plans 11 min read

Best 50GB SIM Only Deals Under £15 in the UK

Let’s be honest. Most people do not need unlimited data. They just need enough data to survive Spotify on the commute, TikTok in bed, Google Maps when they’re already late,...
by Mar 25, 2026
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5G 7 min read

What Is 5G Home Broadband & How Does It Work?

You’ve just moved in. No fibre installed. Engineer says “two weeks”. You need WiFi today. You Google 5G home broadband and suddenly it’s looking kind of elite. No drilling. No...
by Mar 18, 2026
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5G 9 min read

5G Security Explained: How Safe Is the Next-Gen Network?

You’re scrolling through your phone and suddenly see a headline like: “5G networks aren’t safe.” “Hackers can spy through 5G.” “5G security risks exposed.” Now you’re sitting there like… “Hold...
by Mar 16, 2026
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International Calling 7 min read

The Best Way to Call Home from the UK in 2026

For millions of diaspora families in the UK, calling home is a daily ritual, but many are still overpaying simply because they don’t know which options actually fit their needs....
by Mar 16, 2026
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5G 8 min read

5G IoT: How 5G Is Transforming the Internet of Things

You wake up. Your alarm goes off automatically. Your lights turn on. Your coffee machine starts brewing before you even reach the kitchen. You didn’t press anything. Your house just…...
by Mar 13, 2026
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Technology 7 min read

SIM Swap Scam: What Is SIM Swapping and How to Prevent It

Did you know that the FBI logged 982 U.S. SIM-swap complaints and nearly $26 million in losses in 2024, while Cifas reported nearly 3,000 unauthorised SIM-swap cases in the UK...
by Mar 12, 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
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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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Technology 6 min read

How to Stop Apps from Draining Your 50GB Data Allowance?

A 50GB plan sounds generous, but it can vanish when apps refresh, stream and upload in the background. In our testing, “mystery data loss” usually comes from a small set...
by Apr 30, 2026
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5G 6 min read

The Process to Convert from 4G to 5G on Your Current UK SIM

At some point, you’ve probably noticed it. Someone’s phone shows 5G. Yours doesn’t. And you’re thinking… hold on, am I missing something here? Then your brain goes off on one....
by Apr 21, 2026
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5G 7 min read

How to Use Wi-Fi Calling to Fix Indoor Mobile Signal Issues

There is nothing more annoying than having perfectly decent Wi-Fi at home but a bad phone signal at the exact time when you need to take a call. You move...
by Apr 17, 2026

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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
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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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Key Events 12 min read

Talk Home’s Exclusive Black Friday SIM only Deals 2023

With the most anticipated event of the year around the corner, you’re in the perfect place to get the best bargain for your SIM plan. This year, Talk Home Mobile...
by Nov 9, 2023

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Travel 6 min read

A Guide to Keep Your UK Mobile Number Active While Living Overseas

Moving abroad sounds exciting until your phone situation starts getting a bit messy. You’ve got your UK number tied to everything. Bank apps. OTP codes. WhatsApp. Random logins you forgot...
by May 4, 2026
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Travel 6 min read

How to Use Talk Home App Over Hotel Wi-Fi to Call Home

When you travel abroad for work or take a long holiday, the first thing you want to do is call home. You want to let your wife know you landed...
by Apr 29, 2026
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Travel 5 min read

Quick Guide to Top Up Your UK SIM Card While Traveling in Asia

You land in a new country, everything feels fresh, exciting… and then your phone balance runs out. No data. No calls. Nothing loads. And suddenly you’re standing there trying to...
by Apr 15, 2026