Mobile guides

Mobile is a small bill that adds up, and most people are on a plan sized for how they used their phone three years ago. These guides help you work out how much data you actually need, find out which network your provider runs on, keep costs down when you travel, and decide whether a landline still earns its place at home.

If you are comparing plans, current mobile deals are worth a look, and our mobile page covers getting connected when you move in.

For the rules on switching, mid-contract price rises and coverage claims, Ofcom publishes the official guidance and the coverage checker worth trusting.