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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
Sim Swap Scam
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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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