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Industry & Regulation

The bigger structural stories shaping the UK mobile market, from network mergers to Ofcom decisions.

Shared Mobile Coverage Boost Announced for Three and Vodafone Users

Shared Mobile Coverage Boost Announced for Three and Vodafone Users

Posted: 9th November 2025

Three and Vodafone have confirmed a new agreement to share mobile signals across their...

A Look Into What Ofcom’s Recent Change to Price Increases Means For You

A Look Into What Ofcom’s Recent Change to Price Increases Means For You

Posted: 22nd January 2025

The independent regulator of the UK’s communications industries, Ofcom, has shaken up the...

Sim Only Finder Joins Elite Group of Ofcom Accredited Comparison Websites

Sim Only Finder Joins Elite Group of Ofcom Accredited Comparison Websites

Posted: 13th January 2025

We are pleased to confirm that we, Sim Only Finder, a leading UK-based comparison website...

The £16.5 Billion Vodafone and Three Merger: What Does It All Mean?

The £16.5 Billion Vodafone and Three Merger: What Does It All Mean?

Last updated: 31st March 2026

Editor's note, March 2026: This article was originally published in December 2024 when...

Network Features & Launches

New plans, perks and connectivity features rolled out by UK mobile networks.

Vodafone Buys Out CK Hutchison to Take Full Control of VodafoneThree

Vodafone Buys Out CK Hutchison to Take Full Control of VodafoneThree

Last updated: 23rd May 2026

Vodafone has agreed to buy CK Hutchison's 49% stake in VodafoneThree for £4.3 billion...

O2 Becomes First UK Network to Offer Satellite Connectivity on SIM-Only Plans

O2 Becomes First UK Network to Offer Satellite Connectivity on SIM-Only Plans

Last updated: 30th April 2026

O2 launched its satellite connectivity service on 26 February 2026, becoming the first...

Three UK introduces 100Mbps speed caps on new plans

Three UK introduces 100Mbps speed caps on new plans

Last updated: 27th April 2026

Three UK has quietly introduced speed caps across most of its new mobile and mobile...

EE's New Teen Phone Plans Offer Reassurance and Control

EE's New Teen Phone Plans Offer Reassurance and Control

Posted: 1st August 2025

Although today's generation of young adults has grown up with modern technology, once...

Three Brings Back Inclusive Roaming

Three Brings Back Inclusive Roaming

Posted: 10th July 2025

Are you planning a holiday this summer? Great news! Three is bringing back inclusive...

Price Changes & Bill Increases

The latest network price rises, freezes and what they mean for your monthly bill.

Lycamobile Freezes Prices for 2026 as Major Networks Prepare April Rises

Lycamobile Freezes Prices for 2026 as Major Networks Prepare April Rises

Last updated: 22nd March 2026

Lycamobile has confirmed a price freeze on its pay monthly SIM-only plans for 2026...

Vodafone Increasing Annual SIM Only and Mobile Prices: What Does It All Mean?

Vodafone Increasing Annual SIM Only and Mobile Prices: What Does It All Mean?

Last updated: 31st March 2026

Editor's note, 1 April 2026: This article was published in November 2025, when Vodafone...

Three UK Revises Annual Price Hikes for Future Customers

Three UK Revises Annual Price Hikes for Future Customers

Posted: 10th November 2025

Mobile phone service costs have fluctuated significantly over the years, mainly due to...

Why Your O2 Mobile Bill Could Be Going Up Next April - What You Need to Know

Why Your O2 Mobile Bill Could Be Going Up Next April - What You Need to Know

Posted: 4th November 2025

Are you an O2 customer? If so, listen up: there's a big change coming. In April 2026, the...

Spusu Freezes Prices Until January 2026

Spusu Freezes Prices Until January 2026

Last updated: 22nd March 2026

Editor's note, March 2026: This article was originally published in July 2024 and has...

Phone Bill Shock: Are You Ready for 2024's SIM-Only Price Hike?

Phone Bill Shock: Are You Ready for 2024's SIM-Only Price Hike?

Posted: 8th February 2024

Brace yourself, folks, because your SIM-only phone costs are about to rise! This spring...