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How-Tos & Tutorials 14 min read

International Texting Made Easy – A Complete Guide

In the ever-evolving global environment, the ability to communicate efficiently can be a challenge. Neil Papworth, in 1992 sent the world’s first text message. Today, 28 years later, there might...
by Jul 16, 2021
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Technology 25 min read

Top 21 Wi-Fi Calling Apps for Free International Calls

In this article, we will take a look at some of the best Wi-Fi calling apps and how they rank against each other. “Hi, mom! Just wanted to wish you...
by Jul 14, 2021
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How-Tos & Tutorials 23 min read

How to Make International Calls? A Complete Guide

In this article, we will look at how to make international calls, country calling codes around the world, how to block international calls on various devices, and more. Sometimes, it...
by Jul 14, 2021
How-Tos & Tutorials 11 min read

How to Stop Robocalls and Spam Calls : A Complete Guide

Are you struggling to cope with all the robocalls and spam calls you get on your mobile or landline phone? Use technology to stop the unwanted annoyance of robocalls and...
by Jun 30, 2021
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How-Tos & Tutorials 10 min read

How to Transfer My Mobile Number to Another Network

You’ve updated your phone, or your mobile contract has come to an end, and you’ve found an attractive deal. And you’re now wondering how to transfer your mobile number to...
by Jun 16, 2021
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Technology 14 min read

App Vs. Sim Vs. Calling Cards – What’s the Best Option for Cheap International Calls?

Today, the world is connected more than ever with virtually endless international calling options. People are constantly moving around from one country to another, and it’s not only about getting...
by Jun 9, 2021
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Technology 7 min read

A Brief History of SMS – All You Need to Know

Text message (SMS), the technology that spawned the language of shortcut spellings and punctuation signs, is more than 2 decades old. Communication and information technologies have rapidly evolved over the...
by May 31, 2021
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How to Call India ? 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
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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 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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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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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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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
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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
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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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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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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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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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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