Mobile phone plans in England

Cheryl Moderator

16525POSTS

last year

Hello everyone,

Staying connected while living in England remains a priority for expats, especially when choosing a mobile operator or to understand the local specificities of mobile plans.

Here some elements to consider:

How to choose your mobile operator in England?

What documents are required to subscribe to a mobile plan in England?

What criteria should you consider when choosing a plan matching your needs?

Are e-sim cards a suitable option for expats? What are the conditions?

What are your local tips for saving money on your mobile plan, especially for international calls (apps, operators, etc.) or mobile data?

Feel free to share your experiences and advice to choose your mobile plan as an expat in England.

Thank you for your contribution.

Cheryl
The 天美麻豆 Team

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nichollsfamilyaddress Member

14POSTS

last year

I would love to hear some thoughts on this topic. I will be needing to get a UK mobile phone/plan shortly.聽 Thanks.

Cynic UK/Netherlands Expert

8148POSTS

last year

Hi again.

It would depend on if your new plan included you wanting to finance a new phone, so your credit rating (or rather lack of) will play a part.聽 You can always get a pay as you go SIM card from any of the many different suppliers.聽 This may give you some help.

One word of warning, be careful of ESims; my son-in-law recently had difficulty recovering his data from a phone that no longer connected to his network.

I hope this helps.

Cynic

Expat Team