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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
A young man in London uses the Talk Home App for cheap international calls to Pakistan from the UK, featuring rates from 4c/min and a long call time.
International Calling 10 min read

Cheap International Calls to Pakistan from the UK 

If you’re looking for cheap international calls to Pakistan from the UK, you’re probably after one thing: a way to stay close to family without watching your balance disappear every...
by Mar 11, 2026
5g frequency
5G 8 min read

What Frequency Is 5G? A Complete Guide to 5G Frequency Bands

You’ve seen the 5G icon. You’ve probably flexed a speed test screenshot at least once. But then someone says, “Yeah but what frequency band is that?” And suddenly you’re thinking…...
by Mar 6, 2026
Best App for International Calls in UK comparison showing Talk Home App, Rebtel, Yolla, Libon and Boss Revolution
Technology 10 min read

Top 5 Best Apps for International Calls in the UK (2026)

Moving to a new country like the UK is an adventure, but let’s be honest, homesickness hits hardest when you see your phone bill after a 20-minute call to your...
by Mar 6, 2026
use phone as hotspot
How-Tos & Tutorials 7 min read

How to Use Phone as Hotspot: Complete Guide for iPhone & PC

You’re out. WiFi’s dead. Your laptop is staring at you like, “So… what now?” Maybe you’re in a café with tragic WiFi. Maybe your home broadband’s decided to take the...
by Mar 4, 2026
4g home broadband
Technology 9 min read

4G Home Broadband in the UK – Guide 2026

You’ve just moved in. No WiFi. No fibre. The landlord says, “Engineer’s coming next week.” Next week? It’s giving “sometime before Christmas.” Meanwhile, you’re hotspotting off your phone like it’s...
by Feb 27, 2026
best mobile network in UK
Technology 8 min read

The Best Mobile Network in the UK (2026)

Everyone wants the same thing from their phone. Strong signal. Fast data. No random drop-outs. And a bill that doesn’t suddenly jump halfway through the year. If you’ve been searching...
by Feb 24, 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
Graphic with blue background showing the text “Steps to Set Up Auto Recharge for International Mobile Top-ups,” with a globe and circular arrows icon in the background.
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
activate volte settings
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