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GUIDE 13 / 16

UK MVNO guide,
2026.

Giffgaff, SMARTY, Sky Mobile, iD Mobile, VOXI, Lebara — clearly explained.

What Is an MVNO?

A Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) sells plans using another operator's physical infrastructure — same towers, same coverage, often at lower cost.

MVNOs on O2

Giffgaff: 30-day goodybags. EU free 38 destinations (5GB). No annual rises.

Sky Mobile: Data Piggybank rollover — now 12 months. EU daily charge.

Tesco Mobile: 5.7M customers. 5× Uswitch Best Service. Clubcard frozen prices.

MVNOs on Three / VodafoneThree

SMARTY: Three-owned. 30-day only. Unused data credited back monthly. EU 42 destinations (12GB).

iD Mobile: 50 worldwide destinations (30GB). Data rollover. Fixed prices.

MVNOs on Vodafone / VodafoneThree

VOXI: Unlimited social media data. EU via Roaming Passport Plus.

Lebara: Free calls to 100+ countries. EU 30GB.