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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

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Sky Mobile review: A good option for Sky TV subscribers
Mobile networks

While other networks offer faster speeds and better deals, Sky Mobile remains strong on features and customer service

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£5 per month, starting from
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Voxi review: The reigning champ of no-frills mobile wins aga
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Offering fantastic deals and excellent customer satisfaction scores, Voxi scoops the Best Mobile Network award for the second year running

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£10 per month, starting price
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Expert Reviews Mobile Network Awards 2024: The results
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Expert Reviews reveals the UK’s top mobile networks, as chosen by you

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iD Mobile review: Come for the deals
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Fantastic-value deals, but poor customer service and average performance are holding iD back

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£6 per month, starting price
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Smarty review: Superb-value no-frills deals
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Award-winning value and impressive performance and reliability, but customer service needs improvement

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£6 per month, starting price
Lebara review: Cheap and cheerful plans
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Customer service could be better, but Lebara is a solid no-frills network with free international calls and low-cost data deals

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£5 per month, starting price
After a cheap SIM-only plan? This Smarty deal is perfect
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Don't want to splash out for loads of data? This Smarty SIM-only deal gets you 5GB for £5/mth on a rolling, 30-day plan

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O2 review: High prices, not so high performance
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O2 has done better than it did last year, but speeds and service still aren’t where they need to be

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£15 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Retail Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Three review: Fantastic 5G, but service disappoints
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Three’s 5G speeds and coverage are impressive, but it needs to tighten up its service and support

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£9 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%
Vodafone: Tempting bundles, but the service lags behind
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Vodafone has done better in this year’s survey, but it still feels overpriced

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£15 per month, starting price. The monthly price shown plus all out-of-bundle charges will increase each April by the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation plus 3.9%