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Who uses O2's network?

3rd April 2024

There are currently three significant MVNOs (Mobile Virtual Network Operators) using O2's network, namely Giffgaff, Sky Mobile, and Tesco Mobile. 

By choosing one of O2's MVNOs you can save money and get extra features, while still enjoying the excellent network coverage provided by O2's mobile network.

Below, you’ll find an overview of each of these MVNO options.

Networks using O2
Network What they are all about View deals
GiffGaff Low prices and flexible plans View deals
Sky Mobile Data rollover and extra benefits for Sky TV customers View deals
Spusu Great value plans and even cheaper Clubcard prices View deals

1. Giffgaff

Low prices and unlimited data available

GiffGaff

Giffgaff is one of the more famous MVNOs and it stands out in a number of ways, perhaps most notably through offering plans with unlimited data and at competitively low prices.

Most of its SIM-only plans are also just 30 days long, giving you plenty of flexibility, and 5G comes as standard. The network also offers Pay Monthly plans with a phone.

You can also tether, Pay As You Go, and roam at no extra cost in much of Europe. However, the network – like many MVNOs – doesn’t currently offer Wi-Fi Calling or VoLTE (Voice Over LTE).

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GiffGaff SIM Deal

1GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£6.00 a monthNo contractGiffGaffSee Deal
EU Roaming included5G
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GiffGaff SIM Deal

2GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£6.00 a month1 month contractGiffGaffSee Deal
EU Roaming included5G
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GiffGaff SIM Deal

4GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£8.00 a monthNo contractGiffGaffSee Deal
EU Roaming included5G

2. Sky Mobile

Data rollover and great extras for existing Sky customers

Sky Mobile

Sky Mobile is an O2 MVNO with some near-unique selling points, the first of which being data rollover. It lets you roll over any unused data to the next month and you can save it for up to a year, so you won’t have to pay for data that you’re not using. And if you’re never likely to use the data then you can cash it in for a range of rewards which change frequently.

However, you can also change your allowances every month, so if your plan has too much or too little data, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to adjust it (though you are tied in to a 12-month contract on SIM Only).

Sky Mobile is also a very tempting choice if you’re a Sky TV customer, as it lets you use an unlimited amount of data for streaming on Sky apps. Plus, it offers tethering, and both 4G Calling and Wi-Fi Calling, the latter two of which are not offered by all MVNOs. It also offers 5G.

The main downside to Sky Mobile is simply that data tops out at 100GB a month, which won’t be enough for power users. Plus, there’s now a £2 daily fee required to roam in Europe.

Sky Mobile sells both Pay Monthly and SIM Only plans, but no Pay As You Go.

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Sky Mobile SIM Deal

3GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£6.00 a month12 month contractSky MobileSee Deal
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Sky Mobile SIM Deal

25GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£10.00 a month12 month contractSky MobileSee Deal
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Sky Mobile SIM Deal

50GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£10.00 a month12 month contractSky MobileSee Deal
Data Rollover5G

3. Tesco Mobile

A good range of value plans plus 5G support

Tesco Mobile

Tesco Mobile is another typically good value network, and it’s also quite flexible, as when getting a phone on contract you can choose between a 12, 18, 24, 30 or 36-month contract duration, while most networks force you to take a 24-month contract.

SIM Only is almost as flexible, with the choice of a 1, 12, or 24-month plan.

Tesco Mobile also offers 5G and plans with unlimited data, plus a range of Pay As You Go options. Plus, the network lets you tether, has cheaper Clubcard prices for some plans, and offers inclusive roaming, Wi-Fi Calling, and 4G Calling.

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Tesco Mobile SIM Deal

2GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£7.50 a month24 month contractTesco MobileSee Deal
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Tesco Mobile SIM Deal

2GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£8.00 a month12 month contractTesco MobileSee Deal
EU Roaming included5G
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Tesco Mobile SIM Deal

12GB DataUnlimited MinsUnlimited Texts
£10.00 a month24 month contractTesco MobileSee Deal
EU Roaming included5G

Editorial Manager

James has been writing for us for over 10 years. Currently, he is Editorial Manager for our group of companies ( 3G.co.uk, 4G.co.uk and 5G.co.uk) and sub-editor at TechRadar. He specialises in smartphones, mobile networks/ technology, tablets, and wearables.

In the past, James has also written for T3, Digital Camera World, Clarity Media, Smart TV Radar, and others, with work on the web, in print and on TV. He has a film studies degree from the University of Kent, Canterbury, and has over a decade’s worth of professional writing experience.

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