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Factory Reset & Keep eSIM
Tech Guides 8 min read

How to Factory Reset Your Phone Without Losing eSIM Data?

Factory resetting your phone without losing eSIM data is possible on many modern devices, but only if you choose the right reset option. The mistake most people make is rushing...
by Jul 2, 2026
Volte and Wi-Fi Calling SIM Plans
SIM Deals & Plans 7 min read

Best UK SIM Plans with VoLTE and Wi-Fi Calling Support

Some mobile problems are obvious. Slow data. No signal. A call that drops halfway through. But one of the most frustrating problems is when your phone shows bars, yet your...
by Jul 2, 2026
Identify fake top-up site
Digital Security 10 min read

How Can You Tell If A Mobile Top-Up Website Is Fake?

Sending a mobile top-up online should only take a minute, but choosing the wrong website can cost you far more than the value of the top-up itself. Fake websites are...
by Jul 2, 2026
Smartphone with SIM card, Wi-Fi, call, message, and bundle icons showing what is included in a mobile bundle.
Global Top-ups 9 min read

What Are Mobile Bundles and How Do They Work?

Usually people know what a mobile top-up is, but mobile bundles can be a little more confusing. When sending credit to family members, should you choose airtime or a data...
by Jul 1, 2026
Smartphone showing a VoIP call with timer, globe, and global calling connection visuals on a blue background.
International Calling 6 min read

What is the Maximum Call Duration for VoIP International Apps?

Many people assume international calling apps have a maximum call duration, especially after spending hours talking to family abroad. In reality, most personal VoIP apps don’t set a fixed time...
by Jul 1, 2026
Test 5g download speed
5G 7 min read

How to Test Your 5G Download Speed on Your Mobile Phone?

You see the 5G icon at the top of your phone and think: “Nice. This should be fast.” Then a video buffers. A file takes forever. Instagram loads like it...
by Jul 1, 2026
SIM Deals & Plans 11 min read

Best SIM Only Deals with Free EU Roaming: Top Plans Compared

Booking a trip to Europe is all fun and games until your phone bill enters the chat. Flights sorted. Hotel sorted. Outfits sorted. Then you remember roaming. And suddenly you’re...
by Jul 1, 2026
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International Calling 15 min read

Is Wi-Fi Calling Free When Calling Internationally?

Wi-Fi Calling sounds like it ought to be free. You’re using Wi-Fi, not mobile signal, and the brain does the obvious sum: no mobile network, no charges, therefore free international...
by Jul 1, 2026
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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
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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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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
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