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The best mobile networks for 2024, based on our annual customer survey and full reviews
We’ve picked out the UK’s best mobile networks, based on our annual awards survey, Ofcom research and RootMetrics’ latest performance tests
Sky Mobile review: Still a good option for Sky TV subscribers
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While other networks offer faster speeds and better deals, Sky Mobile remains strong on features and customer service
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iD Mobile review: Come for the deals, not the customer service
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Fantastic-value deals, but poor customer service and average performance are holding iD back

Latest Mobile networks

5G vs 4G: What's the difference and does it matter? wooden blocks showing 4 & 5g
5G vs 4G: What's the difference and does it matter?
Mobile networks

When people talk about mobile connectivity, they normally talk about 5G or 4G. But what are they and what's the difference?

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MVNO: What is a mobile virtual network?
Mobile networks

If you're curious about exactly what an MVNO is, or why you might want to switch to one, we've got all the details and answers you need

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What is roaming data? The best UK networks for travel
Mobile networks

What is roaming data and which are the best networks for travelling abroad? We reveal all below

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The best SIM-only deals in 2024, based on our survey
Mobile networks

We’ve rounded up the best SIM-only deals from the finest mobile networks, based on our in-depth reviews and survey of thousands of customers

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The best pay-as-you-go SIM deals you can buy
Mobile networks

We’ve picked out the best pay-as-you-go SIM deals for you, based on the results of Expert Reviews' annual survey of over 4,000 customers

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Get a five-star SIM-only deal from award-winning Smarty
Mobile networks

We recently gave Smarty five stars out of five and this is its best SIM-only plan at the moment, but be quick!

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The best roaming SIM-only deals, based on our survey
Mobile networks

We've collected all of the best roaming SIM-only deals and have based our recommendations on the results of our annual customer survey

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The best unlimited data SIMs, based on our survey
Mobile networks

Sick of running out of data? These are the best unlimited data SIM plans as determined by our survey of thousands of customers

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The best mobile networks, based on our annual survey
Mobile networks

We’ve picked out the UK’s best mobile networks, based on our annual awards survey, Ofcom research and RootMetrics’ latest performance tests

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This SIM deal from Voxi is perfect for social media addicts
Mobile networks

If you're quick, you can bag over double the data (45GB versus 20GB) and unlimited social media scrolling for just a tenner from Voxi

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