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Switching networks, refurbished phones, contract price rises, EU roaming, 5G coverage, every guide we have on getting the best out of your mobile contract, written in plain English.
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25GB for £10 a Month: Sky Mobile Review 2026
Sky Mobile review 2026: 25GB for £10 a month for 12 months then £14 on O2, with data rollover, price-rise terms and rolling SIMs from £7 compared side by side.
iD Mobile Black Friday 2026: 5x Data From £25.99
iD Mobile Black Friday 2026 at Mobiles.co.uk: 5x data on 24-month phone plans, Galaxy S26 FE from £25.99 a month, Pixel 11 Pro £29.99, refurbs £20 off.
Best eSIM for Thailand UK 2026: 10GB From £9
Best eSIM for Thailand from the UK in 2026: Mozillion 10GB for 7 days at £9 or 30 days at £11 on AIS and True, and Breeze 20GB for 30 days at £26 on DTAC.
Mozillion 80GB SIM Review 2026: £9.90 With No Contract
Mozillion 80GB SIM review: £9.90 a month on EE with no contract when we checked on 28 October 2026, compared with Talkmobile’s 80GB at £8.95 every 30 days.
GigSky eSIM Review UK: 10GB From £6.99, Worth It?
GigSky eSIM review for 2026: 10GB for £6.99 in Spain or £15.99 in the USA, rated 4.3 on Trustpilot, and where Mozillion (£11) and Breeze (£12) cost less.
Refurbished Phone Contract Deals UK (October 2026): iPhone 13 From £14.99, Galaxy S25 From £24.99
Refurbished phone contract deals, October 2026: iPhone 13 with 100GB at £14.99 a month, Galaxy S25 400GB at £24.99 and iPhone 16 at £25.99, with full costs.
Talkmobile Review: 100GB £4.98 for 3 Months, Then £9.95
Talkmobile review, October 2026: 100GB for £4.98 a month for 3 months then £9.95, top of Which?’s survey at 83%, and how it compares with Vodafone, EE, Lebara.
giffgaff 80GB for £10: Activate by 23:59 Fri 30 Oct
giffgaff 80GB for £10 a month on 18 months (£180 in total) must be activated by 23:59 on Friday 30 October 2026. eSIM tip, the 40GB £8 backup and how to switch.
When Do Black Friday SIM Only Deals Start in 2026?
Black Friday 2026 is on 27 November. Lyca says its SIM deals go live on 11 November; until then, SMARTY 50GB for £8 through our link is a rolling plan to beat.
Vodafone SIM Only Deals for Existing Customers: £5.25
Vodafone SIM only deals for existing customers, October 2026: 120GB upgrade at £14 a month, £63 a year after £120 cashback, plus 70GB and 200GB compared.
Mobile phone guides: questions
How do I switch mobile networks without losing my number?
Text PAC to 65075 from your current SIM. Your provider replies with a Porting Authorisation Code that is valid for 30 days. Hand that to your new network when you sign up and they will move your number across, usually within one working day.