Useful tips

Which network is Talkmobile?

Which network is Talkmobile?

Vodafone
Talkmobile is an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) owned by Vodafone, so of course it also uses Vodafone’s infrastructure and spectrum – meaning it has coverage in all the same places. But where Vodafone is a premium network with loads of options, Talkmobile focuses instead on keeping things affordable and simple.

Is 0333 free on Talkmobile?

Calling an 0333 number on TalkTalk landline can likely be included in your package deal, depending on the time of day you are calling and whether or not you are calling on a weekend. If this is this case you will be charged nothing for calling an 0333 number.

What is Talkmobile number?

0333 304 8064
Talkmobile/Customer service

Are TalkTalk and Talkmobile the same?

I have just found out that my phone is with a company called Talkmobile, which is linked to Carphone Warehouse. This is totally separate to Talk Talk mobile. As it happens, there is no real difference to the cost – but I genuinely thought I was dealing with a different firm.

Is Vodafone a good network?

Vodafone’s network offers very good coverage across the UK with 99 per cent 4G, 3G and 2G population coverage. That puts the network potentially in line with rivals for 4G coverage, as you can see in the table below.

What network does Tesco use?

O2 network
Tesco Mobile uses the O2 network. Tesco Mobile is a ‘virtual’ mobile network provider, which means it uses another provider’s infrastructure – in this case O2’s. It offers 3G, 4G and more recently, 5G coverage.

How do I get free 0300 numbers?

In general, the calls to 0300 numbers – which you can purchase here – do not cost more than calling the 02 and 01 numbers. They can be included in the phones minutes package. The phone service provider can add in the free calls to the 0300 number from landlines.

What is a 0333 telephone number?

An 0333 number is a special phone number that cannot be associated with any geographical location. They are landline numbers and not mobile numbers. It is therefore not possible to identify the area that the landline associated with the number is in, unlike the usual ’01’ or ’02’ landline numbers.

How do I activate my SIM card?

Follow these steps to make the connection:

  1. Eject the SIM card from the device and record the SIM ID.
  2. Insert the SIM after your account has been updated.
  3. Restart your phone again and allow the activation process to complete fully.

How do I switch to Talkmobile?

Call the Talkmobile Help Team on 5888 from your Talk Mobile handset or 0333 304 8064 from any other phone and advise them you want to transfer your number from another network. They will then tell you when the transfer will take place. On this date your original network provider will transfer the number to Talk Mobile.

Does Talk Mobile still exist?

With the 4G launch, Vodafone also gave Talkmobile access to their 4G+ network. The Talkmobile pay-as-you-go (PAYG) product was withdrawn on 31 August 2017. Talkmobile currently sell 30-day and 12-month SIM Only plans, which all have unlimited UK calls and texts.

Does TalkTalk do SIM Only?

TalkTalk SIM-only deals TalkTalk offers a number of SIM-only tariffs, ranging from 125MB data a month right up to 1GB with 700 minutes and unlimited texts. You’ll find plans on either a 12-month contract, or a rolling 30-day basis.

How do I Keep my Talkmobile phone number?

The first step is to select your Talkmobile offer and receive your new SIM card. Once you have done that, ensure you have the following information ready: Your original mobile phone number you want to keep. The Porting Authorisation Code (PAC) from your previous Talkmobile network.

When do we find out if Talkmobile network is any good?

We joined Talkmobile as a real-life customer to put their mobile network coverage, 4G speeds and other benefits to the test. Here are the results. SIM Sherpa is your trusty guide. Last updated: January 5th 2021.

How to transfer your Talk mobile phone number?

Call the Talkmobile Help Team on 5888 from your Talk Mobile handset or 0333 304 8064 from any other phone and advise them you want to transfer your number from another network. They will then tell you when the transfer will take place.

What are the weaknesses of the Talkmobile network?

In terms of what their actual mobile network can do, Talkmobile’s biggest weakness is in extra features for calls, like WiFi calling ( read our guide here) and 4G calling. Talkmobile have neither, even though Vodafone do. In our own tests, we didn’t find this to be a huge problem.