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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BT’s Full Fibre 500 is available from £34.99 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 £34.99 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 £38 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 ~£3.50 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 2025 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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Spusu UK offers SIM-only deals from £2.90 per month. You’ll get inclusive calls to the EU, along with EU roaming and 5G coverage from EE.
Spusu is a new SIM-only mobile network in the UK, promising to offer ‘simple’ and ‘fair’ mobile plans with 4G & 5G coverage from EE. The company originates from Austria where they were founded in 2015, before they launched their UK mobile network in April 2023.
In our opinion, Spusu’s UK mobile network might be a good option if you have friends and family in another European country. That’s because you’ll get 500 international minutes each month for calling EU destinations, along with inclusive European roaming. There’s also highly-efficient customer support available through WhatsApp.
On the other hand, Spusu is still a fairly new entrant to the UK mobile market. As such, they have an unproven record and you’ll be one of the first customers here in the UK. In addition, some of their plans are relatively expensive compared to other mobile networks. It’s also a contract-based product with no option to Pay As You Go.
In this article, we’ll review Spusu’s UK mobile network, including the plans and features available on their network. We’ll also look at the coverage available on Spusu and how you can keep your current phone number when you join the Spusu network.
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If you’re travelling to India, having the right SIM card can save you time and money. We review the best value SIM cards for using your mobile phone in India.
Each year, almost 2 million Brits make a visit to India. Whether it’s for tourism, backpacking or visiting friends and family, you’ll probably want to use your mobile phone whilst you’re there. This makes it easier to stay in touch with friends and family and for getting around (e.g. finding directions or calling a taxi).
Thankfully, it’s now really easy to use your UK phone in India as there’s inclusive roaming available on the plans from Lebara Mobile. This means there’s no need to get a local SIM card on arrival. On Lebara, you can use the KEN3 voucher code at checkout to get 3 months half price, making it possible to get a one-month plan from just £2.50.
In this article, we’ll look at the multiple ways to use your smartphone in India and the best value SIM cards for use whilst you’re there. Continue reading →
When you join EE TV, there’s now a choice of three different boxes. Compare the EE TV Box Pro, the Apple TV 4K, and the EE TV Box Mini.
If you’re joining EE TV, there’s now a choice of three different boxes: the EE TV Box Pro, the Apple TV 4K, and the EE TV Box Mini. All of them will give you access to the same channels through an internet connection but there are some differences in terms of the other features available (e.g. whether you’re able to record live TV, and the range of apps available on the box).
In general, you’re best off getting the EE TV Box Pro if you want the ability to store recordings on your own box, as opposed to relying on catch-up services like BBC iPlayer. It also gives you the option of receiving Freeview channels through an aerial. Meanwhile, the Apple TV 4K gives you a wider range of apps, along with powerful voice search functionality through Siri. However, you won’t be able to store your own recordings and there’s no aerial functionality for Freeview.
When you take EE TV with EE home broadband, you’ll be able to add their multi-room service at no extra cost. With multi-room, you can have up to two EE TV Box Minis at no extra cost, allowing you to watch TV in another room at the same time.
In this article, we’ll compare the range of boxes available on EE TV, and whether you should choose the EE TV Box Pro or the Apple TV 4K. We’ll also take an in-depth look at the features and the specifications of each box.
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With Airalo’s eSIM plans, you can stay connected when you travel abroad for a much lower rate than roaming on your normal mobile network.
If you’re travelling abroad to another country for your winter break, it’s worth looking at how much it will cost to use your mobile phone whilst you’re there. The typical costs of international roaming are now more than £14 per week for travel in Europe and more than £40 per week for travel outside Europe (e.g. in the USA, Canada and Australia).
The good news is you can side-step these international roaming charges by using an eSIM from Airalo. Prices start from US$4.50 (approx £3.50) for a digital SIM card that you can download directly to your mobile phone. You can use it to stay connected on your trip abroad. And because it’s a lot more affordable, there’s no need to have your data switched off during the trip. There’s also no need to waste your time constantly looking for free wi-fi.
In this article, we’ll review the Airalo service, including the Airalo app and the eSIMs that are available from Airalo. We’ll also compare the costs of roaming on your normal UK SIM card to the costs of using an Airalo eSIM in popular tourist destinations.
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