Vodafone Red plans give you access to 5G, along with larger data options and some advanced features. Compare Vodafone Red and Vodafone Basics plans.
In the UK, Vodafone offers ‘Red’ plans from £15 per month, as well as cheaper ‘Basics’ plans that start from just £7 per month.
On the Red plans, you’ll have access to Vodafone’s 5G network, and a choice of data allowances that go up to 200GB per month. In contrast, the Vodafone Basics plans are restricted to 4G coverage and a maximum of 100GB data per month.
For most people, we still think Vodafone Basics is a better value choice. Although you’re restricted to 4G coverage, this can still give you download speeds of around 25Mbps on average. That’s fast enough for pretty much anything you’d like to do on your phone, including streaming Ultra HD video. The Basics plans go up to 100GB per month, which is enough for most users (as the average UK mobile user only needs 8GB per month). The shorter 12-month contract also gives you more flexibility, compared to Vodafone Red.
If you’re looking for a more fully-featured option, Vodafone Red gives you access to 5G with download speeds that are up to 10 times faster than 4G. You can also choose from a range of data plans going up to 200GB per month, but you’ll need to commit to a 24-month contract for the best deal. You’ll also be able to add Vodafone OneNumber (for smartwatches, tablets and Alexa), and you’ll have access to international calls and premium-rate calls (additional charges will apply).
In this article, we’ll compare Vodafone Red and Vodafone Basics, looking at the features available on each and the best value deals. We’ll also look at how you can keep your phone number when you move to Vodafone.
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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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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 ~£3.30 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 →