Talkmobile Review: 100GB £4.98 for 3 Months, Then £9.95

Last updated: 27 October 2026

Is Talkmobile any good? As of 27 October 2026, Talkmobile is one of the best-rated cheap SIM providers in the UK: it came top of Which?’s customer survey with an 83% score, and its 12-month SIM only plans start at 100GB for £4.98 a month for 3 months, then £9.95, about £104 over the year. Talkmobile is a budget brand that runs on Vodafone’s network and, according to its own site, now also connects to Three’s network automatically. You get 5G, Wi-Fi calling, eSIM and EU roaming in 47 countries with no credit check. The catch for us is that Talkmobile isn’t on our comparison list, so we don’t link to it directly. The three deal boxes on this page are similar plans from Vodafone, Lebara and SMARTY that you can order through us, and each one is labelled as an alternative. We may earn a commission if you buy through links on this page; it doesn’t change the price you pay.

Sources: Talkmobile SIM only deals, Talkmobile network page, Which? Talkmobile review (28 July 2026), Which? best and worst mobile networks and Mobiles.co.uk’s Vodafone SIM only page, all checked on 27 October 2026.

Talkmobile at a glance

Talkmobile is Vodafone’s long-standing low-cost brand, and it keeps things simple: SIM only plans, a short list of data sizes, and a choice between a 12-month contract or a 30-day rolling plan. There are no handset deals on its main SIM pages, no streaming bundles and no loyalty extras. What you pay for is data, calls and texts on a big network, at a price well below Vodafone’s own.

When we checked on 27 October 2026, every Talkmobile SIM only plan included unlimited UK minutes and texts, 5G at no extra cost, Wi-Fi calling, eSIM and EU roaming in 47 destinations with a 5GB fair use limit. Talkmobile says there is no credit check, and its rolling plans need 30 days’ notice to cancel. If you want to know more about the bigger allowance, our Talkmobile 200GB guide covers it in detail.

Talkmobile SIM only plans and prices (October 2026)

These are the headline 12-month prices shown on Talkmobile’s SIM only page on 27 October 2026. Both use a three-month introductory price, then the normal monthly price from month 4 (27 January 2027 for an order placed on 27 October 2026).

• 100GB, 12 months: £4.98 a month for 3 months, then £9.95 a month. Total over 12 months: about £104.49.

• 150GB, 12 months: £5.97 a month for 3 months, then £11.95 a month. Total over 12 months: about £125.46.

• 30-day plans: 10GB for £5.95, 30GB for £6.95, 60GB for £7.95, 80GB for £8.95, 100GB for £9.95 and 150GB for £11.95 a month, with 30 days’ notice to cancel. The 100GB rolling plan costs the same £9.95 a month as the 12-month plan after its first 3 months, so the 12-month deal saves you £14.91 in total, all of it in those first 3 months.

The totals are our own sums from the prices on the page: three months at the lower price plus nine months at the full price. Divide by 12 and the 100GB plan works out at about £8.71 a month, which is hard to beat for that much data on a Which? Recommended Provider.

Want to see every Talkmobile plan we track? Our Talkmobile SIM only deals page lists them, and the Talkmobile phone deals page covers handsets.

Talkmobile vs Vodafone vs EE vs Lebara

Here is how Talkmobile compares with three providers people often weigh it against. Prices are the examples we checked on 27 October 2026. Which? customer scores come from its January 2026 survey of 5,137 mobile customers.

What the numbers say: Talkmobile beats Vodafone itself on monthly price and on customer score, using the same masts. Vodafone’s 120GB plan through Mobiles.co.uk costs £183 over 12 months, but after £120 cashback by redemption it drops to £63, an average of £5.25 a month, which is cheaper than Talkmobile if you remember to claim. Lebara is the pick if you never want a contract. EE is the one to choose if EE coverage is clearly better where you live, but it costs more and has yearly price rises written into its terms.

What network does Talkmobile use?

Talkmobile has always run on Vodafone’s network. Since Vodafone and Three joined up, Talkmobile’s network page says customers automatically access both the Vodafone and Three networks, which it calls The Nation’s Network. Talkmobile doesn’t promise both networks on every street, so treat it as a bonus rather than a guarantee.

Before you switch, put your postcode into the coverage checker on Talkmobile’s network page, and ask friends nearby on Vodafone or Three how their signal is indoors. Speed details for your plan appear in the Contract Summary, so read that before you order rather than assuming you get the network’s full speed.

Talkmobile customer service and reviews

This is where Talkmobile stands out. In Which?’s review dated 28 July 2026, Talkmobile came first of the 15 providers rated, with a customer score of 83%, and it holds both Which? Recommended Provider and Great Value status. For comparison, Which? gave SMARTY 79%, Lebara 78%, EE 74% and Vodafone 72% in the same survey.

Which? also notes that Talkmobile’s terms have not included in-contract price rises since 10 December 2024. That matters, because many big networks now add a fixed rise every April or March. With Talkmobile, the price on the page is the price you agree to, apart from the planned step up after any introductory months.

The trade-off is a simpler package: there are fewer extras than with Vodafone or EE, such as streaming bundles or rewards.

Roaming, 5G, eSIM and the extras

• EU roaming: included in 47 countries, with a 5GB fair use limit when we checked on 27 October 2026. Heavy users abroad should look at a bigger roaming allowance elsewhere.

• 5G: included on SIM only plans at no extra cost, where you have 5G coverage and a 5G phone.

• eSIM: available, so you can set up without waiting for a physical SIM if your phone supports it.

• Wi-Fi calling: included, which helps if your home has weak indoor signal.

• Keeping your number: text PAC to 65075 from your old network, then give the code to Talkmobile when you order.

Is Talkmobile slower than Vodafone?

Talkmobile uses the same masts as Vodafone, so where signal is the same, everyday browsing, maps and streaming should feel much the same. Talkmobile doesn’t put a headline speed limit on its SIM only page; instead, its terms say the speed details for your plan appear in the Contract Summary you get before you order. Read that line before you buy. For comparison, the Vodafone 120GB plan we link to through Mobiles.co.uk is listed with a maximum speed of 100Mbps, which is plenty for HD video on a phone.

Why is Talkmobile so cheap?

Talkmobile keeps its costs down by keeping things simple. It sells a short list of SIM only plans, mostly online, with no streaming bundles, no rewards scheme and no shops of its own. It rents capacity on its parent group’s network rather than building masts. You still get 5G, eSIM, Wi-Fi calling and EU roaming, so the low price comes from fewer extras rather than a weaker core service.

What are the disadvantages of Talkmobile?

• Roaming limits: EU roaming is capped at a 5GB fair use limit, which is low if you work abroad or travel for long spells.

• Few extras: no streaming add-ons or rewards, unlike Vodafone or EE.

• Coverage depends on Vodafone and Three: if EE or O2 is clearly stronger where you live or work, Talkmobile won’t fix that.

• Introductory prices step up: the 100GB plan rises from £4.98 to £9.95 after 3 months, so judge it on the 12-month total of about £104.

• Not on comparison sites we work with: we can’t link to Talkmobile, so there’s no cashback through us.

Is EE better than Talkmobile?

EE runs its own network and is often strong on coverage, so if EE clearly has the best signal at your home, it can be worth paying more. On service and price, Talkmobile comes out ahead: Which? gave Talkmobile 83% and EE 74% in its January 2026 survey, and EE’s terms set a price rise each 1 March, while Which? says Talkmobile’s terms haven’t included in-contract rises since 10 December 2024. EE’s unlimited plans also come with a 600GB fair use limit. For most people with good Vodafone or Three signal, Talkmobile is the better value.

Similar deals you can order through SwitchSquid

Because we can’t link to Talkmobile, we picked three plans that answer the same need. The Vodafone plan uses the same masts, Lebara runs on Vodafone too, and SMARTY runs on Three, which Talkmobile now also uses. See our Lebara review, our SMARTY review or every plan on our SIM only deals page.

Fit summary

• Choose Talkmobile: you want around 100GB for under £10 a month on a 12-month deal, with the top Which? customer score and no credit check.

• Choose Vodafone via Mobiles.co.uk: you want 120GB on the same masts and will claim £120 cashback, bringing the 12-month cost to £63.

• Choose Lebara: you want no contract at all, with 30GB for £8 every 30 days via our link.

• Choose SMARTY: you want a 1-month rolling plan on Three, with 40GB for £7 via our link.

• Choose EE: EE coverage is clearly better at your home or work and you accept a higher price.

Not sure how much data you need? Squid AI, SwitchSquid’s AI assistant, can help you work out your monthly data use before you pick a plan.

Important conditions

• Talkmobile prices are from its SIM only page on 27 October 2026. Introductory prices last 3 months, then the full monthly price applies from month 4 (27 January 2027 for an order placed on 27 October 2026).

• The Vodafone plan via Mobiles.co.uk needs a credit check. The £120 cashback is paid by redemption, so you must claim it within the retailer’s deadlines. Its speed is capped at 100Mbps.

• Lebara’s £8 price for 30GB is the price shown through our link when we checked on 27 October 2026. Check the plan page before you order.

• SMARTY’s 40GB for £7 via our link is a 1-month rolling plan on Three.

• Which? scores are from its January 2026 survey. Coverage varies by street and indoors, so check your postcode first.

FAQ

Is Talkmobile any good?

Yes, for most people who get Vodafone or Three signal. Which? ranked Talkmobile first of 15 providers with an 83% customer score in its July 2026 review, and its 100GB plan costs £4.98 a month for 3 months, then £9.95.

What network does Talkmobile use?

Talkmobile runs on Vodafone’s network. Its network page says customers now also connect to Three’s network automatically, as part of The Nation’s Network.

Is Talkmobile cheaper than Vodafone?

On monthly price, usually yes: Talkmobile’s 100GB plan is £9.95 a month after the first 3 months, while Vodafone’s 120GB plan via Mobiles.co.uk is £14 a month. Once you claim Vodafone’s £120 cashback, though, its 12-month cost falls to £63, which is less than Talkmobile’s total of about £104.

Does Talkmobile put prices up mid-contract?

Which? says Talkmobile’s terms have not included in-contract price rises since 10 December 2024. Your price only changes when an introductory discount ends, and that date is shown before you order.

Does Talkmobile do a credit check?

Talkmobile says its SIM only plans don’t need a credit check. That makes it a good option if you have a thin credit file or have recently moved to the UK.

Does Talkmobile support eSIM and Wi-Fi calling?

Yes. When we checked on 27 October 2026, Talkmobile listed eSIM, Wi-Fi calling and 5G on its SIM only plans at no extra cost.

Can I use Talkmobile abroad?

Yes, roaming is included in 47 countries, mostly in Europe, with a 5GB fair use limit. For anywhere else, check Talkmobile’s roaming page before you travel.

Final decision card

Talkmobile is a strong choice in October 2026: top of Which?’s customer survey, no credit check, no in-contract price rises in its terms, and 100GB for £4.98 a month for 3 months, then £9.95. We can’t link to it, so if you would rather order through us, Vodafone’s 120GB plan on the same masts costs £63 over 12 months after cashback, Lebara gives you 30GB for £8 every 30 days, and SMARTY gives you 40GB for £7 via our link on a 1-month rolling plan.