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The Tesco Mobile File

Independent information about Tesco Mobile. Not affiliated. No pricing. General guidance only.

NOTICE — No pricing displayed. For current Tesco Mobile plans visit tescomobile.com

Tesco Mobile launched in 2003 as a joint venture between Tesco PLC and O2. With 5.7 million customers, it is the UK's largest MVNO. Tesco Mobile won the Uswitch Best Mobile Network for Customer Service award for the fifth consecutive year in 2026. All plans run on O2's network infrastructure.

5.7M
UK Customers
48
Free Roam Destinations
Uswitch Best Service
Guide
No Pricing

5× Uswitch Best Customer Service

Public-voted independent evidence — five consecutive years.

  • Uswitch Best Mobile Network for Customer Service: 2022–2026
  • Highest-ranking mobile network in UK Customer Satisfaction Index
  • 75,000+ Trustpilot reviews rated 'Great'

Clubcard Integration

No other UK mobile network integrates with a supermarket loyalty programme at this level.

  • 1 Clubcard point per £1 spent on monthly bill
  • PAYG: 30 Clubcard points per £10 top-up
  • Clubcard Plus: doubles mobile data AND points earned

Frozen Prices — Unique in UK Mobile

Tesco Clubcard Price plans lock your monthly cost.

  • Base price frozen at sign-up for entire contract duration
  • No annual price rises on Clubcard Price deals — unique in UK mobile
  • Free Tesco Clubcard required

Home From Home — 48 Destinations

Use your full UK allowance free in 48 EU and international destinations.

  • All EU member countries included
  • Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Channel Islands, Isle of Man
  • Fair use: max 62 continuous days in any 4-month period

Network & Coverage

Runs on O2's identical infrastructure.

  • O2 network: 99%+ UK population 4G coverage
  • 5G in all O2-deployed areas
  • Note: O2 Satellite does NOT extend to Tesco Mobile

Plan Overview — No Pricing

SIM Only and Pay Monthly — visit tescomobile.com for costs.

  • SIM Only: 30-day rolling and 12-month contracts
  • Pay Monthly: 24-month and 36-month handset contracts
  • No credit check on SIM Only plans

Your Ofcom Rights

Same Ofcom protections as MNOs apply.

  • PAC: text PAC to 65075 — free code within minutes
  • Clubcard Price plans: base price frozen — no annual rises
  • Standard plans: annual rise in exact £/p at sign-up

Switching To/From Tesco Mobile

Using PAC/STAC to move to or from Tesco Mobile.

  • To join: check O2 coverage at tescomobile.com
  • To leave keeping number: text PAC to 65075
  • Ensure phone is unlocked before switching
DISCLAIMER — Tesco Mobile is a trademark of its owner. Halyard is not affiliated with Tesco Mobile. General educational guidance only.
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