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Global Top-ups 4 min read

How to Send Mobile Bundles to Morocco from Overseas? 

Sending help to family back home does not always mean sending money. Sometimes, a mobile bundle is more useful. If you live in the UK and have family in Morocco,...
by Jul 8, 2026
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Tech Guides 6 min read

How to Connect Your Laptop to a Phone Hotspot?

Knowing how to connect a laptop to a phone hotspot can save the day when home broadband drops, hotel Wi-Fi is poor, or you need to work from somewhere with...
by Jul 8, 2026
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SIM Deals & Plans 7 min read

Do You Need a 5G Phone to Use a 5G SIM Card?

Buying a new SIM is easy. Knowing whether your phone can use everything that the SIM offers is where people get caught out. The common question is: do I need...
by Jul 8, 2026
Man using a smartphone with Cameroon map, SIM card, and global connection visuals showing instant mobile bundles sent to Cameroon.
Global Top-ups 7 min read

How to Send Mobile Bundles to Cameroon from Overseas

Sending a mobile bundle to a family in Cameroon only takes a few minutes, but choosing the right network makes all the difference. Orange and MTN serve almost all mobile...
by Jul 7, 2026
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Tech Guides 4 min read

WiFi Calling Not Working? Fix It on iPhone and Android

Wi-Fi calling not working is one of those problems that strikes at the worst moment, usually when you’re indoors with no signal, trying to reach family who might be a...
by Jul 7, 2026
Smartphone with globe, pound coins, and gift box showing whether receivers pay fees for international mobile top-ups.
App & Card Support 5 min read

Do Receivers Pay Fees for International Mobile Top-Ups?

When you send a mobile top-up to a family abroad, one question often comes up: Will they receive the full amount, or will something be deducted? And the answer is...
by Jul 7, 2026
Man using a smartphone with Kenya flag and travel visuals, showing instant mobile recharge to Kenya from abroad.
Global Top-ups 5 min read

Kenya Mobile Recharge Guide for Overseas Families

Staying connected with family in Kenya is easier than ever, and sending a mobile top-up is one of the quickest ways to help when they run low on credit. Most...
by Jul 7, 2026
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Travel 4 min read

Does Wi-Fi Calling Cost Money When Used Internationally?

It’s a question that catches people out: does Wi-Fi calling cost money when you use it internationally? The honest answer is that it can, and plenty of travellers have come...
by Jul 7, 2026
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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
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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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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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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
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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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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