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Tesco Mobile

Uses O2's network

Tesco Mobile SIM Deal

24 month contract

unlimited minutes

unlimited texts

Unlimited

5G data

£25.00

a month

EU roaming
Tesco Mobile

Uses O2's network

Tesco Mobile SIM Deal

12 month contract

unlimited minutes

unlimited texts

Unlimited

5G data

£30.00

a month

EU roaming
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  • Overview

Overview

Tesco Mobile unlimited data

Contents list

  1. What plans are available with unlimited data?
  2. Why choose Tesco Mobile unlimited data
  3. Are there any fair usage restrictions?
  4. Are there any speed restrictions?
  5. Is unlimited tethering included?
  6. Can unlimited data be used abroad?
  7. Is 5G data included?
  8. Unlimited plans with a multi-plan discount?
  9. Can I gift data on an unlimited plan?
  10. Alternatives

An unlimited data plan is what you’ll need to get the most out of 5G, as that way it’s not just your speeds that aren’t restricted – your data isn’t either.

Not all networks offer both 5G and unlimited data, but many do, and Tesco Mobile is among them.

With competitive prices, inclusive roaming and family plans it’s also a network that’s well worth considering – especially if you’re also a Tesco Clubcard user. Below we’ve dug in deeper to Tesco’s unlimited data offerings, so you can see exactly what to expect.

What plans are available with unlimited data?

Plan type

Unlimited data offered?

Duration

SIM-only

Yes

1, 12 or 24 months

Pay monthly

Yes

12, 18, 24, 30 or 36 months

Home broadband

No

N/A

Mobile broadband

No

N/A

Data-only

No

N/A

Pay as you go

No

N/A

Tesco Mobile stands out from other networks for the sheer amount of different plan durations you can get unlimited 5G data with.

Choose a SIM Only plan and you can get a 30-day one, or pay less per month for a 12-month or 24-month plan. If you’d rather go for a Pay Monthly plan with a phone then things are even more flexible, as you can choose from a 12, 18, 24, 30 or 36-month plan.

Note however that while Tesco Mobile offers a Pay As You Go service, you can’t get unlimited data with that at the time of writing, and the network doesn’t offer home broadband, mobile broadband, or data-only plans at all.

Why choose Tesco Mobile unlimited data

As noted above, Tesco Mobile offers a wide range of plan durations with unlimited 5G data, whether you choose a SIM Only plan or get a new smartphone on contract, so you should be able to find the perfect balance between price and duration.

Tesco Mobile’s prices are also competitive, so whatever plan length you choose, you won’t pay over the odds.

Tesco Mobile also provides some extras that are worth being aware of, such as free roaming in 48 destinations, inclusive tethering, optional spending caps, and the ability to get 1 Clubcard point for every £1 you spend on your plan – so it’s great for Clubcard users.

Tesco Mobile also offers the same coverage as O2, so its 5G is widespread and rapidly improving.

Are there any fair usage restrictions?

Fair usage in the UK

Fair usage abroad

None

Use your phone more in the UK

Tesco Mobile offers truly unlimited data with no real fair usage restrictions in the UK, and even abroad it’s less restrictive than most networks, basically just saying that you should only be using its inclusive roaming for periodic travelling, and that if you’re abroad more than in the UK over a rolling four-month period then you will have exceeded Tesco’s fair use policy.

Are there any speed restrictions?

No, Tesco Mobile won’t restrict your speeds at all – so data can travel extremely fast when you have a 5G signal.

Is unlimited tethering included?

Yes, you can tether as much as you want, and that’s the case even when you have unlimited data.

Can unlimited data be used abroad?

Yes, unlike most networks Tesco Mobile hasn’t put a fair usage limit on data when abroad at the time of writing, though does state that you should be using its network more in the UK then abroad, more details of which can be found in the fair usage section above.

Is 5G data included?

Yes, 5G comes as standard on Tesco Mobile’s plans.

Are unlimited plans available with a multi-plan discount?

Yes, Tesco Mobile offers Family Pack SIMs which charge the first SIM £30 per month, but additional SIMs just £10 per month, and you can add up to five SIMs in total. So if you add the maximum amount then the total cost will amount to just £14 per person – all of whom will get unlimited data.

Can I gift data on an unlimited plan?

No, the only network that allows that at the time of writing is EE. Of course, since there aren’t any tethering restrictions you could share your data by tethering.

Alternatives

5G network

Unlimited 5G data offered?

Plan types with unlimited 5G

Three

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only, PAYG, home broadband, data-only

Vodafone

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only, PAYG, home broadband, mobile broadband, data-only

EE

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only, PAYG, home broadband, mobile broadband, data-only

O2

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only, data-only

Asda Mobile

Yes

SIM Only

BT Mobile

Yes

SIM Only

CMLink

No

None

Giffgaff

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only

iD Mobile

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only

Lebara

Yes

SIM Only

Lyca Mobile

Yes

SIM Only

Sky Mobile

No

None

Smarty

Yes

SIM Only

Talkmobile

No

None

Virgin Mobile

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only

VOXI

Yes

Pay Monthly, SIM Only

Since Tesco Mobile uses O2’s coverage, you can get the same coverage from O2 itself, or from Giffgaff or Lyca Mobile – both of which also offer unlimited 5G data plans.

If affordability is more important than O2’s coverage specifically, then consider Smarty, Asda Mobile or VOXI, all of which are typically very affordable.

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