Networks like 1pMobile, IQ Mobile, Lyca Mobile, Spusu and Talk Home piggyback on EE’s network for coverage.
If you’d like to access EE’s coverage on your mobile phone, it isn’t always necessary to be an EE customer. That’s because a number of other mobile networks also offer EE coverage – often at a much lower price.
For instance, you can access an EE mobile signal when you’re using a SIM card from 1p Mobile, IQ Mobile, Lyca Mobile, spusu or Talk Home Mobile. That’s because the five mobile networks piggyback on EE for coverage.
In this article, we’ll look at the mobile networks that offer coverage from EE. We’ll start by looking at the best value deals with EE coverage including SIM-only deals, unlimited data plans and Pay As You Go deals. We’ll then look at each mobile network in more detail, including the specific features and benefits they offer.
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To stop your Pay As You Go SIM card & credit from expiring, there’s a minimum usage requirement on most UK mobile networks.
If you’re looking for a Pay As You Go SIM card where your credit doesn’t expire, there are a number of options still available out there. However, you’ll need to follow the minimum usage requirements to keep your SIM card active and also to stop your credit from expiring.
In this article, we’ll look at the expiration policy on UK Pay As You Go networks and what you’ll need to do to keep your SIM card active. We’ll also summarise the top deals for customers wanting a ‘no expiry’ Pay As You Go SIM card.
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In the UK, eSIMs are currently available from 10 different mobile networks. You can use an eSIM in your iPhone, Samsung Galaxy or Google Pixel phone.
eSIM or embedded SIM technology is now available on the latest smartphones from Apple, Samsung and Google. If you’re using an eSIM-ready phone such as the iPhone 11, the Galaxy S20, the Pixel 3, and newer devices, you’ll be able to download an eSIM on to your phone. This will allow you to get connected without the need for a physical SIM card. You can also use an eSIM to activate dual-SIM functionality on these phones.
At present, you can get an eSIM from Vodafone, Spusu, Honest Mobile and Lyca Mobile. All of them offer instant online delivery, giving you the full benefits of technology such as faster set-up and less electronic waste.
In addition, you’ll be able to convert an existing SIM card for an eSIM on compatible plans from EE, giffgaff, O2, Sky Mobile, Tesco Mobile and Three. Here, you won’t get the full benefits of eSIM technology as you’ll need to get a plastic SIM card first. However, it’s still a handy option for you to have.
In this article, we’ll look at eSIM technology in the UK. We’ll start by asking what eSIMs are and how they differ to the traditional SIM cards that have been in use for more than 30 years. We’ll then look at the eSIM support across different UK mobile networks.
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Lyca Mobile is offering 88GB data, plus unlimited minutes to China, Hong Kong & the UK for £8 per month.
In the UK, Lyca Mobile has launched a new 88GB SIM card offer to welcome in the Lunar New Year.
With their new ‘Triple Fortune’ SIM card, you’ll get a massive 88GB of data for £8 per month with no contract, no credit check & access to EE’s 5G network. You’ll also get unlimited minutes for calling China and Hong Kong, plus unlimited UK minutes, and 100 international minutes for calling other selected destinations. There’s also inclusive EU roaming.
In this article, we’ll look at Lyca Mobile’s latest Chinese New Year offer and how you can benefit from their 88GB for £8 deal. We’ll also look at the features available on your Lyca Mobile SIM card and how you can keep your current phone number when you switch their network.
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BT’s Full Fibre 500 is available from £39.99 per month, with a £50 virtual reward card included. You’ll also get 6 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
In the UK, BT’s Full Fibre 500 broadband is currently available for £39.99 per month (annual price rises apply).
With this Full Fibre 500 deal, you’ll get BT’s ultrafast 500Mbps broadband. You’ll also get a £50 virtual reward card for signing up, along with 6 months of inclusive Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
To get this Full Fibre 500 deal, you’ll need to be living at an address with access to BT’s full fibre network. At present, this is available in around 12.5 million UK homes. You can enter your address on BT’s website to see whether it’s available where you live.
In this article, we’ll look at BT’s Full Fibre 500 broadband, including how it works and the benefits of upgrading to it. We’ll also look at the latest Full Fibre 500 deals and how you can switch from your current broadband provider to BT.
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Vodafone’s Pro II Broadband comes with a WiFi 6E Ultra Hub and Booster, giving you reliable WiFi in every room or the ability to leave for free. There’s also automatic 4G broadband backup.
In the UK, Vodafone now offers a premium home broadband service, known as Pro II Broadband.
Currently available from £37 per month, the Pro II broadband service comes with Vodafone’s latest Ultra Hub router. This features tri-band WiFi 6E technology. On top of that, you’ll get a WiFi 6E Booster that extends the range of the WiFi network around your home, along with automatic 4G backup that’s powered by Vodafone’s 4G mobile network.
In this article, we’ll review Vodafone’s Pro II broadband, including what you’ll get with it and the best deals that are currently available. We’ll also look at the availability of the service and how you can switch from your current home broadband provider to Vodafone.
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If you’re travelling to the United Arab Emirates, you can save a lot of money by using the right SIM card. Compare the best SIM cards for using your phone in Dubai & Abu Dhabi.
Each year, around 1.5 million Brits visit the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi). If you want to use your mobile phone whilst you’re there, it’s important to choose the best value SIM card for your trip.
Having access to your mobile phone in the United Arab Emirates makes it easy to stay in touch with friends and family whilst you’re there. It’s also helpful for finding your way around (e.g. with directions on Google Maps) and for calling a taxi, your hotel, or a local restaurant for a reservation.
Nowadays, it’s really easy to use your mobile phone in the United Arab Emirates. There are roaming packages available from just £1.67 per day when you use a UK SIM card. Alternative, you can buy a local SIM card on arrival from 49 AED (about £10.60), or there are data-only eSIMs available from ~£3.60 for 7 days usage.
In this article, we’ll review the best SIM cards for using your mobile phone in the United Arab Emirates (including Dubai and Abu Dhabi). We’ll compare the three different ways of using your mobile phone in the UAE (roaming on a UK SIM card, getting a local SIM card upon arrival, or buying an eSIM plan). We’ll also discuss the network compatibility with your UK phone.
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Lebara’s roaming add-ons allow you to use your mobile phone abroad from 63p per day outside the EU, India & China.
In the UK, Lebara Mobile has launched a range of new roaming add-ons for customers who are travelling abroad outside the EU and India.
With their roaming add-ons, you can use your mobile phone abroad from as little as 63p per day in 15 destinations including the USA, Canada and Turkey. A further 88 worldwide destinations are available from £1.88 per day, including Thailand, Australia, and the United Arab Emirates. This makes them one of the best value UK mobile networks for roaming, especially as you can order a Lebara Pay As You Go SIM card to benefit from the deals with no contract & no credit check.
In this article, we’ll look at Lebara Mobile’s new roaming add-ons for 2024 and how much you can expect to pay when using your phone abroad in different destinations.
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With Sky Glass and Sky Broadband, you can get the latest streaming TV technology with next-generation full fibre broadband.
In the UK, both the way we watch TV and the way we connect to the internet are undergoing a rapid transformation in 2024. For starters, there’s the growth of streaming TV technology, which gives you more things to watch and new ways to watch it. Alongside that, the roll-out of full fibre (FTTP) broadband is rapidly gaining pace, giving the possibility of much faster speeds and a more reliable broadband connection.
If you’d like to upgrade your home this year with the latest streaming TV and full fibre technology, Sky is currently offering their Sky Glass TV together with full fibre broadband (subject to availability in your area).
In this article, we’ll look at the shift towards streaming TV technology and some of the cutting-edge features that you’ll find on the Sky Glass TV. We’ll then look at the best Sky Glass and Sky Broadband deals, along with the optional add-ons such as the Sky Live interactive camera.
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Lycamobile offers Pay As You Go bundles from £5/month with international minutes and EE 5G coverage.
In the UK, Lycamobile offers low-cost SIM cards with one-month rolling Pay As You Go bundles. Their plans start from £5/month for three months, with an allowance of UK minutes, texts and mobile data included. You’ll also get international minutes included on most Lycamobile bundles.
As a special offer for December 2024, you’ll get even lower prices when you order a new Lycamobile SIM card. For instance, all of their Pay As You Go plans are half price for the first month. The normal price will then apply from the second month onwards, if you keep your plan.
In this article, we’ll review Lycamobile’s UK network, including their 30-day bundles and the bundle codes that can be used to buy them. We’ll also look at the coverage available on a Lycamobile SIM.
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