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VOIP Latency
Technology 6 min read

VOIP Latency – It’s Impact & Ways to Resolve It

Do you know that latency plays a great role in ensuring that your communication is smooth and uninterrupted? In a layman’s tongue, latency is the delay in sending and receiving...
by Mar 15, 2024
you have been blocked from originating messages error
How-Tos & Tutorials 7 min read

You Have Been Blocked from Originating Messages – Causes and Fixes

Getting the “you have been blocked from originating messages” error is one of those problems that stops you in your tracks. One moment you’re sending a text, the next you’re...
by Mar 8, 2024
Accidentally Reported Text as Junk
How-Tos & Tutorials 9 min read

Recovering Texts 101: Accidentally Reported Text as Junk

While the “Report Junk” feature saves us from the inconvenience of receiving various unwanted messages, it can be highly confusing at times. Last year, spam texts were estimated to cost...
by Mar 6, 2024
Mobile Network State Disconnected
How-Tos & Tutorials 10 min read

Mobile Network State Disconnected: Demystifying the Error

Staying connected is everything these days. With the rollout of 5G, our phones have basically gotten superpowers for talking and sharing. But let’s be real—tech can be glitchy. Enter one...
by Mar 5, 2024
what is hspa+
Technology 6 min read

HSPA+ Explained: Meaning, Speed, and How It Compares to 4G and 5G

Mobile networks have changed dramatically since smartphones first arrived. Each generation brought faster speeds and better performance. HSPA+ was one of the most important steps in that journey. So what...
by Mar 4, 2024
this number is no longer in service
How-Tos & Tutorials 9 min read

What Does “This Number is No Longer in Service” Mean? 

You dial your phone to call somebody and instead of the ring, you get a robotic voice indicating that this number is no longer in service. It is weird because...
by Feb 29, 2024
Ported Number not recieving calls
How-Tos & Tutorials 4 min read

Ported Number Not Receiving Calls? Why You Can Make Calls but Not Receive Them

One of the most confusing mobile problems happens immediately after switching providers. Your new SIM works. You can browse. You can call people. But when someone calls you, nothing happens....
by Feb 28, 2024
Why Am I Still Receiving Calls and SMS on Airplane Mode
How-Tos & Tutorials 4 min read

Why Am I Still Receiving Calls and SMS on Airplane Mode [Answered]

Need a real digital break? First move: slap your phone into airplane mode. But wait—why did a call still slip through? Don’t trip, we’ve got the answers. Airplane mode’s whole...
by Feb 26, 2024
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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
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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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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