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Mobile phones and home broadband

The cost of owning and operating a mobile phone varies wildly in the UK and is dependent on the brand of phone you would like and the type of contract you prefer.

Sim-only deals are available and can easily be purchased and inserted into an unlocked phone. Pay-as-you go mobile phone operators are; EE, Lebara, O2, Three, Virgin and Vodafone. Both 3G and 4G services are available on competitive contracts, 5G is emerging but coverage is limited.

The UK’s home internet connectivity is first-class and ever-improving. The country is able to offer broadband and fibre broadband with ever-improving speeds.

The cost of accessing the internet varies and is dependent on the speed and service provider you choose, although your best option is to compare the packages offered by different providers. This can be done by using comparison websites. The most popular internet providers are; BT, Sky, Plusnet and Virgin Media.