O2
O2 offers long-running customer reward schemes and money-off offers, as well as competitive tariffs on the latest handsets and SIM only deals.
Like the look of a deal, but want to see if the network offers something even better? Or maybe you want to get a clearer picture of coverage, pricing and any customer incentives you’d benefit from if you join?
Here, you can compare deals on a network-by-network basis. And to help you make the right decision, we outline everything that’s good and not-so-good about the UK’s major networks, too.
O2 offers long-running customer reward schemes and money-off offers, as well as competitive tariffs on the latest handsets and SIM only deals.
Three stands out for its comprehensive international roaming scheme, Go Roam, that allows you to use your phone in up to 71 locations for no extra charge.
Available on select plans, Three's Go Binge scheme also lets you stream TV on Netflix and TV Player and music on Deezer without using your data allowance.
Consistently rated among the best carriers for coverage, Vodafone also offers a choice of free streaming services and inclusive roaming on all plans.
giffgaff is rated by many as among the UK’s best value operators, with affordable pricing and flexible plans.
Virgin Mobile uses Vodafone’s 5G network, offering data rollover and inclusive roaming in 33 EU destinations.
iD Mobile stands out for competitively priced, flexible 4G contracts, with inclusive roaming in 50 locations and capped charges that prevent overspending.
Lebara Mobile SIM only deals offer among the cheapest international and national calls and texts around. Its service is based on Vodafone's network and provides comprehensive UK coverage.
Tesco is the UK’s largest Mobile Virtual Network Operator. Customers get free Tesco Clubcard points and use of O2’s network.
SMARTY is a SIM only network that's "built to be simple and honest". Its unique selling point is that it takes your unused data each month and turns it into a discount on your next bill.
VOXI’s flexible 30-day SIM-only deals let you switch plans easily. And you can use social media and messaging apps without using your data allowance. No credit checks needed.
Freedom, flexibility and value for money is at the heart of Asda Mobile. Choose from a range of affordable monthly SIM bundles that come with unlimited minutes and texts.
Lycamobile is a network carrier trusted by people across the world. With over 24 million customers and adding a new customer every two seconds, Lycamobile has a range of competitive data deals with low-cost international calls.
Talkmobile’s SIM-only plans are all about unlimited calls and texts, with caps on data and costs, so you never incur any extra charges.
Sky Mobile SIM-only deals combine free data rollover with additional roaming in 55 locations in the EU and around the world. Flexible contracts allow customers to change their allowances to suit their usage.