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Mobile Pay-As-You-Go plan
UK Pay-As-You-Go SIM Pack
New Talkmobile UK SIM card
Your new UK (+44) phone number
English user guide 
FREE remote unlocking
Includes starter credit
UK based supportIncluding VAT
Our UK SIM card offers the lowest international calling rates available directly from a mobile phone in the UK. To date we have sold thousands of UK SIM cards to UK residents wanting to make cheap international calls and UK visitors who want to avoid roaming charges and stay in touch for less. The UK SIM will also provide coverage outside the UK although roaming charges will apply depending on location.
Visiting the UK?
Make international calls from the UK using our UK SIM card for just 4p/min! Receive all incoming calls in the UK for FREE and get your SIM card delivered to you before you arrive in the UK. Two delivery options are available (standard 10-15 days, and express 5-7 days, selected prior to payment.)
How does the Pay-As-You-Go service work?
All you need to do is ensure that your mobile handset works on GSM 900 is unlocked and then simply switch your SIM card for your new UK Talkmobile SIM. The UK SIM card works on a Pay-As-You-Go basis therefore to continue using the SIM card you must purchase top-up vouchers. Top-Up vouchers can be purchased at 70,000+ retail outlets or with a swipe card provided (at garages, supermarkets, convenience stores etc listed below) throughout the UK, online or via the phone (using a UK credit or debit card only).
(Any UK Network & UK landlines)
* + the Packet Data
Destination not listed? Please click here for full international call ratesPlease note; No surcharges apply to international calls although there is a minimum 10p per call charged on every call connected.
Coverage
Please check the coverage before you purchase as unfortunately we cannot issue a refund for poor coverage. However the Talkmobile SIM card offers coverage for 95% of the UK population. To see the coverage map please click here. The Talkmobile World UK SIM also roams outside of the UK in 200+ countries – please click here to confirm coverage by territory and to review roaming charges that apply when used out side of the UK.
Validity
To keep your account and unused credit active, you must make a call at least once every 180 days within the UK or abroad. If you don’t, you will be unable to make calls (although you can still receive them in the UK even if credit expires) for a further 90 days. After this time, any remaining credit will be removed and your service and number will be permanently disconnected.
Sim Activation
The Talkmobile UK SIM card is provided with a +44 UK number that can be accessed on receipt of the SIM within and outside the UK with a short dial code or through the phone contacts menu and is activated upon the first call or text being made within the UK. Please refer to the user guide.
Adding Credit
The SIM card includes £1.00 credit and this can be used upon arrival in the UK. Further top ups can then be made on-line or via the phone with a UK registered credit or debit card. However, there are 70,000+ retailers throughout the UK that supply top up vouchers in denominations of £5.00 and upwards and these can be purchased with cash or by using the swipe card provided or a non UK credit card over the counter. Top up vouchers are unfortunately not sold outside of the UK. Look out for the following logos which promote where Talkmobile top ups are available;
- Any retailer that displays a ‘Pay Point’ or ‘e-Pay’ logo
- Carphone Warehouse stores
- Most Payzone top-up outlets
- 8000 + Post Offices from end of May 08
- Tescos and Sainsburys supermarkets Martin McColl newsagents, Shell & Esso garages, Budgens supermarkets, Jag Communications
- Further top up information can be found by clicking here
GPRS and Web Browsing
The Talkmobile SIM also provides a great way of accessing the web on the move. Data costs start at 50p per day for up to 10MB of usage (you'll pay even less if you surf less pages) and then is charged at £2.00 per MB after 10MB is exceeded.
International Delivery
Our standard international delivery charge is £3.99 and takes 10-15 business days. An express option is also available and costs £9.99 for 5-7 business days delivery. A UK SIM card provides coverage for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Hence an English SIM is the same as a UK SIM.
UK Network Number Porting
You can port an existing UK major network number (excluding global SIM networks), all you need to do is contact your existing network to obtain a PAC (Port Authorization Code). Once you have activated your Talkmobile World Sim you then call Talkmobile World customer services to request that your old number is moved to your new SIM and this will be completed within 2 business days unless requested otherwise.
Live in the UK?
If you frequently make international calls from your mobile phone then the Talkmobile SIM card can save you up to 70% when compared to other UK networks. Not only do you get great international calling rates, calls within the UK only cost 15p/min, you can also send SMS for just 10p. However, if are not concerned about international calling costs and want advice regarding which UK SIM card you should buy please click here.
Would you like the same mobile number for use in the UK & the EU?
We now offer the first pay-monthly solution to provide fantastic rates in the UK as well as free roaming whilst in the EU. When you are in the UK you will receive up to 500 inclusive minutes, 50 texts & free minutes to call other O2 users. And when you are in the EU you will benefit from free incoming calls and a call rate of just 25p/min to the UK! In addition to all these savings you will also receive a free Nokia handset and the ability to keep your current UK mobile telephone number. Find out more.
Studying or Working in the UK.
A Talkmobile UK SIM card provides the perfect tool for making sure that you stay in touch and reduce costs whilst studying in the UK. Nearly every student in the UK possesses a mobile phone so if you want to make friends and organise your stay then a UK SIM card is essential. The UK SIM (England SIM) offers the cheapest international mobile calling rates available from the UK. For example it is just 4p/min to call the USA, 7p/min to call Europe and 6p/min to call China.
Business Traveller – recommended by the Sunday Times Business, The Express and the Daily Mail.
Our UK SIM card pack (England SIM card) will enable you to reduce your communication costs dramatically whilst in the UK. You will be presented with your new number before you arrive in the UK. International calls start from just 4p/min and local calls cost 15p/min. This is the cheapest England SIM on the UK market.
Visiting the UK.
Our UK SIM card pack is perfect if you want a hassle free trip to the UK (England, Wales, Scotland or N. Ireland) All you need to do is make sure that your handset is GSM and operates of 900 Mhz. Once you have inserted the UK SIM card all incoming calls are free and international calls are the cheapest available. In fact international calls with this UK SIM card are 70% cheaper than with any other UK SIM card or England SIM card.