giffgaff now offers eSIM on their Pay As You Go & Pay Monthly plans. Find out how to get a giffgaff eSIM.
In the UK, giffgaff has become the second Pay As You Go network to offer eSIM functionality on their plans (Lyca Mobile was first to market, and has offered Pay As You Go eSIMs since March 2023).
With giffgaff’s new eSIM feature, you’ll be able to use your mobile phone without the need to have a physical SIM card inside it. You can also benefit from dual-SIM functionality on compatible eSIM devices (including the iPhone 11, Galaxy S20, Pixel 3, and newer versions of each device). This allows you to have two phone numbers at the same time on your smartphone. You can also improve the coverage available with access to more masts.
To get a giffgaff eSIM, you’ll need to start by ordering a regular giffgaff SIM card first. Once you’ve activated this, you’ll be able to swap it for a giffgaff eSIM inside the giffgaff app.
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The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are the latest smartphones from Google. You’ll get a fresh design, an upgraded camera & helpful AI features with the Tensor G3 processor.
Google has just announced their next-generation of Google Pixel smartphones. The Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro are currently available for pre-order at the Carphone Warehouse, with general availability from the 12th October.
The Pixel 8 comes with Google’s latest AI-powered features, including a ‘Best Take’ feature for your photos and an ‘Audio Magic Eraser’. You can also get help throughout the day with things like automatic web page summaries, call screening, audio transcription, summaries, and more. There are also hardware improvements such as a brighter display and an upgraded camera, with all-day battery life and fast wired and wireless charging.
As a special offer, you can currently get a free pair of Pixel Buds Pro (worth £199) when you order a new Pixel 8 smartphone. Alternatively, you can get a free Pixel Watch 2 (worth £349) when you order the Pixel 8 Pro. This offer is available until the 16th October 2023.
In this article, we’ll review Google’s latest Pixel smartphones, including the features available and the best deals for getting a Pixel 8 in the UK. We’ll also look at the key specifications, and how they compare across the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro.
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Plusnet’s Fibre broadband-only plan gives you the fastest speeds your home can get, with no need for a landline.
In the UK, Plusnet now offers a range of broadband-only plans that do not require a landline to set up your connection. Their latest plan, which is simply known as ‘Plusnet Fibre’, gives you the fastest available download speeds in your home using fibre technology for just £25.99 per month. It’s a straightforward broadband-only service with better reliability, an inclusive Plusnet Hub Two router, and online security from Norton.
If you’re living in an area with access to full fibre (FTTP) technology, Plusnet also offers Full Fibre plans which are also broadband-only. They use 100% full fibre connectivity straight into your home, allowing you to get ultrafast download speeds of up to 900Mbps.
In this article, we’ll review Plusnet’s ‘Fibre’ broadband-only plan, including how it works and the best deals that are currently available. We’ll also look at the features you’ll get included, and how you can switch your home broadband service to Plusnet.
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Uki Mobile offers a pre-paid eSIM for visitors to the UK. The Uki Mobile plans start from US$4.50 (~£3.30) for 7 days usage, with 4G & 5G coverage from the EE network.
If you’re travelling to the United Kingdom, there are a number of different ways to use your phone when you’re there.
If you’re using an eSIM-ready phone (such as the iPhone 11, the Galaxy S20, the Pixel 3 or later devices), one of the easiest and most convenient ways to stay connected is using a Uki Mobile eSIM. This starts from US$4.50 (approximately £3.30) for 7 days of use, with access to 99% population coverage on the EE network.
There’s no need to be a UK resident to get a Uki Mobile eSIM and it’s available on a pre-paid basis, with no long-term agreements. However, one disadvantage is that you won’t get a UK phone number on the eSIM so it isn’t possible to use it for calling or texting. In addition, you won’t get European roaming.
As a special offer for September 2025, you can get a 10% discount on all Uki Mobile eSIMs when you order through this link and use the KEN10 voucher code at checkout. This offer is available to customers who are new to Airalo. If you’ve used an Airalo eSIM in the past, the KEN5 voucher code will give you a 5% discount instead.
In this article, we’ll review the eSIM plans from Uki Mobile. We’ll start by looking at the plans available and how you can get them through the Airalo app. We’ll then compare it to other prepaid SIM cards in the UK, before looking at the coverage available.
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If you’re a student, giffgaff is offering 40GB data for £10† with no contract. There’s also a chance to win one of 300 retail vouchers, worth £250, following activation of a student SIM††.
giffgaff’s 40GB for £10 student deal has ended. This blog post is being kept as an archive for customers who previously signed up for the 40GB offer. You’ll now
get £5 of bonus credit instead on a student SIM card from giffgaff.
Whether you’re starting university this year, or whether you’re back for a new academic year, giffgaff is currently offering a special £10 SIM-only deal that’s available exclusively for students.
If you’re a student signing up to giffgaff before the 30th November 2023 with a valid .ac.uk email address or using an eligible student SIM, you’ll be able to get a massive 40GB data for £10 for 12 months, with no contract and no credit check.
If you activate an eligible student SIM, you could also be in with a chance of winning a £250 retail voucher in giffgaff’s student prize draw (with a guaranteed prize of a £10 retail voucher). You’ll need to activate the student SIM card and purchase at least two plans or credit top-ups by the 30th November 2023, and still be an active member on that date.
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In this article, we’ll look closer at giffgaff’s student deals for 2023, including how you can get 40GB data for £10. We’ll also look at how to enter giffgaff’s prize draw for students and what you’re able to win. We’ll then look at the features included on your giffgaff SIM card and how to keep your existing phone number when you move to giffgaff.
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VOXI offers one-month rolling plans with unlimited social media, unlimited music, and unlimited video. You’ll get 4G & 5G coverage from Vodafone.
In the UK, VOXI is a low-cost sub-brand of Vodafone, offering flexible one-month rolling plans from £10/month. All of their plans are available on a Pay As You Go basis with no need for a contract or credit check.
You’ll get unlimited social media included on all of VOXI’s price plans, giving you unlimited data for Snapchat, Instagram, WhatsApp, Facebook and more. You’ll also have access to Vodafone’s 5G network if you’re using a 5G-ready phone.
In addition, you’ll get unlimited music included on VOXI’s Pay As You Go plans from £12 per month. This gives you unlimited data for use on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and more.
On selected price plans from £15 per month, you’ll also get unlimited video included. This gives you unlimited data for use on TikTok, YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video and more.
In this article, we’ll review the VOXI mobile network. We’ll start by looking at VOXI’s SIM-only deals and Pay As You Go plans. We’ll then look at the features on VOXI and how you can use your phone on VOXI. We’ll also look at VOXI’s network coverage and how you can keep your current phone number when you switch to VOXI.
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A 30-day SIM-only deal gives you lots of flexibility, allowing you to change your plan as required. Compare the best one-month rolling SIM cards from just £1.49/month.
In the UK, you can now get a really competitive SIM-only deal on a 30-day rolling basis. These one-month rolling deals give you lots of flexibility, as you’ll be able to change or cancel your plan as required. On top of that, many 30-day plans are available with no need for a credit check, allowing you to sign up with the minimum of hassle.
In this article, we’ll look at the best 30-day rolling SIM-only deals in the UK. We’ll start with an overview of the available options, before looking at the deals available on each network in more detail. We’ll also look at how you can keep your current phone number when switching to another network.
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SIM-only deals can save you money on your phone bill every month. Compare the UK’s best value SIM-only deals.
In the UK, there are currently more than 20 different mobile networks offering SIM-only deals.
Switching to a SIM-only deal can be a good way to save money on your phone bill as you’ll get a low-cost SIM card with inclusive minutes, texts and mobile data. You can also keep your existing phone number when you switch to a SIM-only deal.
In this article, we’ll review and compare the UK’s best value SIM-only deals. This includes SIM-only deals from big name mobile networks such as EE, O2, Three and Vodafone. We’ll also look at lower-cost providers including giffgaff, iD Mobile, SMARTY and VOXI.
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BT offers 12-month student broadband deals, with a Stay Fast speed guarantee and download speeds of up to 900Mbps.
If you’re a student, it’s never been more important to have fast and reliable home broadband. This is so you can study, stream, game, and stay in touch with your friends whilst at uni.
BT is currently offering a range of exclusive student broadband deals, which are available on a shorter 12-month contract to tie in with the academic year. You can get BT’s superfast plans from just £28.99 per month if you’re a student, with a Stay Fast speed guarantee and an inclusive Smart Hub router. You can also add the Complete WiFi add-on for guaranteed wifi in every room of your home, so everyone will be able to stream, game and download, whichever room they’re in.
In this article, we’ll look at BT’s latest student broadband deals, including how you’re able to get them and what’s included in the price. We’ll also look at the key features available on BT’s student broadband service and how you can switch your home broadband provider to BT.
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You can now get a SIM-only deal for just £5 per month or less in the UK. Compare the best £5 SIM-only deals.
In the UK, the cost of getting a SIM-only deal has dropped rapidly over the past few years. This is due to heavy competition in the SIM-only mobile market.
Just a couple of years ago, it would have been unheard of to be able to use your mobile phone for less than £5 per month. However, there are now lots of SIM-only deals available for £5 per month or less, giving you unlimited minutes, unlimited texts and an allowance of 5G data.
In this article, we’ll look at the best £5 SIM-only deals in the UK, including the mobile networks that offer a suitable plan and the best deals currently available. We’ll also look at how you can transfer your phone number if you’re switching to one of the UK’s best £5 SIM-only plans.
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