Last updated: Tuesday 10 November 2026
By: Switch Editorial Team, Switch Squid Ltd
On 10 November 2026, Mobiles.co.uk shows the Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB on iD Mobile at £29.99 a month with £29 upfront on a 24-month contract with unlimited 5G data and unlimited UK calls and texts. The monthly price rises by £1.80 each April, to £31.79 from April 2027 and £33.59 from April 2028, and Mobiles.co.uk lists the total cost of ownership as £795.56. This SwitchSquid guide sets out that unlimited plan, the other S26 family prices checked the same day, and who the deal suits. We may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page; it does not change the price you pay.
Sources: Mobiles.co.uk — Samsung Galaxy S26 deals and Mobiles.co.uk — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE deals (checked 10 November 2026).
Galaxy S26 256GB with unlimited data: £29.99 a month + £29 upfront
- Unlimited 5G data, unlimited UK minutes and texts, on iD Mobile via Mobiles.co.uk, 24 months, checked on 10 November 2026
- Monthly price rises by £1.80 each April, to £31.79 from April 2027 and £33.59 from April 2028
- Main limitation: a 24-month contract with a credit check; this handset is eSIM only, and this button is the plan without a gift
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Galaxy S26 Black Friday deals: the short answer
Black Friday 2026 is Friday 27 November. On 10 November, Mobiles.co.uk already marks some Galaxy S26 contracts with a “Black Friday Unlocked” label and 5x data on selected iD Mobile plans. The deal the buttons on this page open is the unlimited iD Mobile contract at £29.99 a month with £29 upfront for the 256GB Galaxy S26 in White.
That is not the lowest monthly S26 price on the same page. On 10 November 2026 Mobiles.co.uk also shows a 25GB iD plan at £26.99 a month with £29 upfront, and a 500GB (5x data, was 100GB) iD plan at £27.99 a month with £15 upfront. The buttons on this page don’t open those plans; you can choose them on Mobiles.co.uk’s Galaxy S26 page. Confirm any of those prices in the basket if you choose them there.
For more iD Mobile Black Friday handset context, see our guides to iD Mobile Black Friday 5x data deals and iD Mobile Black Friday deals on iPhone, Galaxy and Pixel. Phone deals that include a gift, including Galaxy Watch9 bundles, are covered in our phone deals with free gifts guide.
The unlimited iD Mobile deal in detail
Checked on Mobiles.co.uk on 10 November 2026, this plan is:
Samsung Galaxy S26, 256GB, White, on iD Mobile
£29.99 a month and £29 upfront, for 24 months
Unlimited 5G data, with unlimited UK minutes and texts
£1.80 extra each April: £31.79 from 1 April 2027 and £33.59 from 1 April 2028
iD extras as shown on that deal: data rollover, roaming in 50 destinations (check iD Mobile’s list and fair use rules before you travel), 90 days of McAfee security, and 99% coverage as Mobiles.co.uk shows it — iD Mobile runs on the Three network
Two catches sit next to the headline price. First, it is a 24-month credit-checked contract, not a rolling SIM. Second, Mobiles.co.uk says this handset is eSIM only, so you will need a Wi-Fi connection (or tethering from another phone) to set it up. The button above opens the White 256GB unlimited tariff; other colours and gift versions are listed on the same S26 page.
Galaxy S26 deals compared (10 November 2026)
These figures were checked on Mobiles.co.uk’s Galaxy S26 and Galaxy S26 FE pages on 10 November 2026. The buttons on this page open the unlimited plan.
Phone and plan | Data | Monthly | Upfront | April rises | Catch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Galaxy S26 256GB, iD Mobile (buttons on this page) | Unlimited | £29.99 | £29 | £31.79 then £33.59 | 24 months; eSIM only; no gift on this tariff |
Galaxy S26 256GB, iD Mobile | 25GB | £26.99 | £29 | £28.79 then £30.59 | Choose it on Mobiles.co.uk |
Galaxy S26 256GB, iD Mobile, 5x data | 500GB (was 100GB) | £27.99 | £15 | £29.79 then £31.59 | “Our Lowest Ever Price” label on Mobiles.co.uk |
Galaxy S26 FE 128GB, iD Mobile, 5x data | 500GB (was 100GB) | £21.99 | £29 | £23.79 then £25.59 | The cheaper family phone; choose it on Mobiles.co.uk |
Some S26 and S26 FE tariffs on those pages also include a Samsung Galaxy Watch9 (40mm) with the handset, for example the S26 FE 500GB (5x data) plan at £23.99 a month with £29 upfront. The buttons on this page don’t open the Watch9 versions. If you want the watch, open the retailer’s S26 or S26 FE page and pick a plan marked “Includes Samsung Galaxy Watch9 (40mm)”, then check the gift terms: the watch is delivered with the phone, there is no cash alternative, and it must be returned if you return the handset.
Choose this Galaxy S26 unlimited plan
- £29.99 a month + £29 upfront, unlimited data, 24 months on iD Mobile, checked on Mobiles.co.uk on 10 November 2026
- Mobiles.co.uk lists the total cost of ownership for this plan as £795.56, including the April rises
- Main limitation: you are tied in for 24 months, and the monthly price rises each April
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Galaxy S26 FE and Ultra: the other family prices
The Galaxy S26 FE is the cheaper way into the S26 family. Checked on Mobiles.co.uk on 10 November 2026, the 128GB FE on iD Mobile with 500GB (5x data) is £21.99 a month with £29 upfront, rising to £23.79 from April 2027 and £25.59 from April 2028. It has a 6.7-inch display and a 4,900mAh battery, against the standard S26’s 6.3-inch display and 4,300mAh battery, as Samsung and Mobiles.co.uk describe them.
On 10 November 2026, the 256GB Ultra on iD Mobile with 500GB (5x data) is £29.99 a month with £199 upfront. If you need the larger camera system and screen, compare it on the retailer’s Ultra page and read the April rises before you pay.
Who this unlimited S26 deal suits
Good for: people who want the standard Galaxy S26 (not the FE or Ultra), unlimited data, and a modest £29 upfront cost, and who are happy to stay with iD Mobile on Three for two years.
Consider alternatives if: you would rather pay a lower monthly price and can live with 25GB or 500GB; you want the Watch9 included; you need a physical SIM; or a 24-month contract with April rises does not suit you. A SIM-only plan on a phone you already own will usually cost less over two years than any of these handset contracts.
Important conditions
24-month minimum term, subject to a credit check, as Mobiles.co.uk shows it.
The monthly price rises by £1.80 each April on this iD plan.
The Galaxy S26 sold on that page is eSIM only.
iD roaming, data rollover and McAfee extras are as shown on the deal card — read the destination list and fair use rules before you travel.
Gift versions (including Watch9) have their own terms and are not the plan behind the buttons on this page.
Prices and labels can change; always confirm the monthly price, upfront cost, data, colour and gift line in the basket.
How to order and keep your number
Use one of the buttons on this page to open the unlimited White 256GB Galaxy S26 tariff on Mobiles.co.uk.
Check the basket: £29.99 a month, £29 upfront, unlimited data, 24 months, and the April rises.
If you want a different colour, a lower-data plan, or a Watch9 gift version, switch tariff on that page and re-check the price before you continue.
Complete the credit check and delivery details. To keep your number, follow the PAC or code process Mobiles.co.uk and iD Mobile show at checkout.
The phone is eSIM only, so set it up over Wi-Fi (or by tethering) when it arrives.
Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest Galaxy S26 Black Friday deal?
The lowest monthly price on Mobiles.co.uk’s Galaxy S26 page on 10 November 2026 was £14 a month (Vodafone, 100GB), but that plan has £420 upfront. Among plans with £29 upfront or less, iD Mobile’s 25GB plan at £26.99 a month with £29 upfront has the lowest total cost Mobiles.co.uk lists, at £723.56. The unlimited plan this page links is £29.99 a month with the same £29 upfront. Compare the total cost, not just the monthly price.
Is the £29.99 unlimited Galaxy S26 deal still available?
Yes. Checked on Mobiles.co.uk’s Galaxy S26 page on 10 November 2026, it was £29.99 a month with £29 upfront, with April rises to £31.79 and then £33.59. Confirm those figures in the basket, because handset prices can move during November.
Does this Galaxy S26 deal include a free watch or earbuds?
The plan behind the buttons on this page does not include a gift. On 10 November 2026, Mobiles.co.uk did list some S26 and S26 FE tariffs that include a Galaxy Watch9 (40mm). The buttons here don’t open those versions, so choose them on the retailer page if you want the watch.
What is the difference between the Galaxy S26 and the S26 FE?
The S26 FE is usually the cheaper family option. Checked on Mobiles.co.uk on 10 November 2026, the 128GB FE with 500GB (5x data) is £21.99 a month with £29 upfront. The standard S26 has a smaller 6.3-inch display and a 4,300mAh battery, against the FE’s 6.7-inch display and 4,900mAh battery, as listed by the retailer.
Will my monthly price go up?
Yes. The unlimited iD plan rises by £1.80 a month each April, to £31.79 from April 2027 and £33.59 from April 2028, checked on Mobiles.co.uk on 10 November 2026. Other networks on the same page use different rise amounts, so read the card you pick.
Can I keep my number?
Yes. Order the contract, then use the PAC or switching code from your current provider when Mobiles.co.uk or iD Mobile asks for it. Your number moves with you; the new eSIM is what you set up on the phone.
Is the Galaxy S26 eSIM only?
Mobiles.co.uk says this handset is eSIM only and does not use a physical SIM card. You will need an internet connection — Wi-Fi or tethering from another phone — to set up the eSIM once the phone arrives.
Are there Black Friday Galaxy S26 deals already?
On 10 November 2026, some S26 contracts on Mobiles.co.uk already carried a “Black Friday Unlocked” label or 5x data. The unlimited plan the buttons on this page open was £29.99 a month with £29 upfront that day. Further prices may appear later in November, so re-check the basket when you order.
Our verdict
If you want the standard Galaxy S26 with unlimited data and a £29 upfront cost, the iD Mobile plan at £29.99 a month is the deal the buttons on this page open, checked on 10 November 2026. It is a 24-month contract with April rises, and the phone is eSIM only. If you can live with less data, or you want the Watch9 included, compare the other tariffs on the same Mobiles.co.uk page before you pay.
Check this Galaxy S26 unlimited deal
- New or upgrading customers: Galaxy S26 256GB in White, unlimited data, £29.99 a month with £29 upfront, 24 months, checked on 10 November 2026
- Confirm the colour, data, upfront cost and April rises in the basket before you pay
- Main limitation: 24-month term, credit check, eSIM only — not a SIM-free purchase
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