{{Short description|none}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2022}} {{More citations needed|date=February 2020}} This is a list of notable [[mobile virtual network operator]]s (MVNOs) in the United Kingdom, which lease wireless telephone and data [[Cellular frequencies|spectrum]] from the major carriers [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]], [[O2 (UK)|O2]], [[Three UK|Three]] and [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]] for resale.
== Active operators == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! rowspan="2" | Brand ! rowspan="2" | Host network ! colspan="4" | Wireless technology ! rowspan="2" | [[Voice over LTE]] ! rowspan="2" | WiFi calling ! rowspan="2" | [[eSIM]] ! rowspan="2" | [[Visual Voicemail]] ! rowspan="2" | HD voice <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ispreview.co.uk/talk/threads/network-spec-spreadsheet.40566/|title=Network Spec Spreadsheet - ISPReview|date=4 October 2023 }}</ref> ! rowspan="2" | [[Mobile virtual network enabler|MVNE]] ! rowspan="2" | MVNO type ! rowspan="2" | Start date ! rowspan="2" class=unsortable| Notes |- ! 2G ! 3G ! 4G ! 5G |- | [[1pMobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | Direct with MNO | [[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2016<ref>{{Cite web |title=1PMOBILE LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/10380951 |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> | |- | [[Asda Mobile]] | [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.asda.com/wifi-calling|title=Wi-Fi Calling for Asda mobile customers}}</ref> | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.asda.com/esim|title=Exploring eSIMS}}</ref> | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.asda.com/visual-voicemail|title=Visual Voicemail}}</ref> | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mobile.asda.com/scoop/introducing-wi-fi-and-4g-calling|title=Introducing Wi-Fi Calling and 4G Calling for Asda mobile customers}}</ref> | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2007<ref>{{Cite web |title=Back to school bargain: Asda Mobile launches bundle deal for kids first phone |url=https://corporate.asda.com/newsroom/2023/08/15/back-to-school-bargain-asda-mobile-launches-bundle-deal-for-kids-first-phone |website=corporate.asda.com}}</ref> | |- | [[BT Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2015 (original) 2026 (revival) | Revived in 2026 for BT Broadband customers only.<ref>{{cite web |title=BT Mobile: simple, trusted mobile plans for BT Broadband customers |url=https://newsroom.bt.com/bt-mobile-simple-trusted-mobile-plans-for-bt-broadband-customers/ |website=BT |publisher=BT Group}}</ref> |- | [[China Mobile#United Kingdom|CMLink]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{cite web |title=5G SIM Only {{!}} No Contract {{!}} Roaming Data {{!}} CMLink UK by China Mobile |url=https://www.cmlink.com/uk/en/esim/ |website=Join CMLink with eSIM| url-status=live}}</ref> | {{Yes}} | {{yes}} | [[Transatel]] | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2017<ref>{{Cite web |date=13 December 2017 |title=China Mobile Launches CMLink UK MVNO for Chinese Community |url=https://www.silicon.co.uk/networks/broadband/china-mobile-cmlink-226057 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180815131553/https://www.silicon.co.uk/networks/broadband/china-mobile-cmlink-226057 |archive-date=15 August 2018}}</ref> |By [[China Mobile]]. Intended primarily for the [[Overseas Chinese|Chinese diaspora]] and Chinese [[international student]]s. |- |[[China Telecom#Subsidiaries|CTExcel]] |[[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} |[[Transatel]] |[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] |2012<ref>{{Cite web |title=China Telecom's launch of CTExcelbiz marks the first Chinese MVNO service out side China |url=https://newsroom.ee.co.uk/china-telecoms-launch-of-ctexcelbiz-marks-the-first-chinese-mvno-service-out-side-china/ |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=China Telecom's launch of CTExcelbiz marks the first Chinese MVNO service out side China |language=en}}</ref> as CTExcelbiz |By [[China Telecom]]. Intended primarily for the [[Overseas Chinese|Chinese diaspora]] and Chinese [[international student]]s. |- | [[Ecotricity#Mobile phone network|Ecotalk]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=4G/5G explained |url=https://www.ecotalk.co.uk/help/network-coverage/4g-explained |website=ecotalk |date=28 May 2023}}</ref> | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | [[Transatel]] | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2018<ref>{{cite web |date=26 June 2018 |title=Ecotricity launching new mobile phone network |url=https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/news/news-archive/2018/new-mobile-service-fights-wildlife-armageddon|website=Ecotricity |language=en}}</ref> | |- | [[giffgaff]] | [[O2 (UK)|O2]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web|title=giffgaff - 5G|url=https://www.giffgaff.com/5g-on-giffgaff|website=giffgaff}}</ref> | {{yes}}<ref name="WiFi Calling and VoLTE">{{Cite web|title=WiFi Calling and VoLTE?|url=https://www.giffgaff.com/help/articles/wifi-calling|website=giffgaff}}</ref> | {{yes}}<ref name="WiFi Calling and VoLTE"/> | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} (not EVS) | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2009<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.ft.com/content/8540b464-f898-11de-beb8-00144feab49a |first=Tim |last=Bradshaw |title=Original ideas suggest customer knows best |newspaper=[[Financial Times]] |date=3 January 2010}}</ref> | MVNO indirectly run by host network. |- | [[Honest Mobile]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2018 | |- | [[iD Mobile]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://community.idmobile.co.uk/help-with-your-sim-170/everything-you-need-to-know-about-esims-46848/ |title=What is an eSIM? |work=iD Mobile}}</ref> | {{no}} | {{yes}} | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2015<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/phones/2015/05/carphone-warehouse-launches-mobile-network-but-is-id-any-good|work=[[MoneySavingExpert.com]]|title=Carphone Warehouse launches mobile network. But is iD any good?|first=Helen|last=Knapman|date=15 May 2015}}</ref> | |- | [[Lebara]] | [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2007<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2011/nov/17/lebara-co-founder-yoganathan-ratheesan-interview|title=Lebara co-founder made virtual phone network a real money-maker|date= 17 November 2011|newspaper=The Guardian|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131226133253/http://www.theguardian.com/business/2011/nov/17/lebara-co-founder-yoganathan-ratheesan-interview|archive-date=26 December 2013|first=Juliette|last=Garside}}</ref> | |- | [[Lyca Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2006<ref>{{Cite web |title=Lyca Mobile - Leading Mobile Virtual Network Operator |url=https://www.lycamobile.co.uk/en/about-us/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=www.lycamobile.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> | |- | [[Mozillion]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | [[Transatel]] | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2024<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mozillion Launches Pay Monthly Phone Plans & Own Brand SIM |url=https://directmobiles.co.uk/news/mozillion-launches-pay-monthly-phone-plans-own-brand-sim/ |access-date=2024-10-16 |website=direct mobiles.co.uk |language=en}}</ref> | |- | [[Sky UK#Sky Mobile|Sky Mobile]] | [[O2 (UK)|O2]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sky Mobile voicemail {{!}} Sky Help {{!}} Sky.com |url=https://www.sky.com/help/articles/sky-mobile-voicemail |access-date=2024-02-09 |website=www.sky.com}}</ref> | {{no}} | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2016<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sweney |first=Mark |date=2016-10-20 |title=Sky to pre-register customers before it launches mobile service |url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2016/oct/20/sky-register-customers-before-mobile-service-launch |access-date=2024-09-23 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> | |- | [[SMARTY]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2017<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/08/31/three-smarty-data-refund/ |title=Three's Smarty network buys back your unused data each month |work=engadget |date=31 August 2017}}</ref> | MVNO run by host network. |- | [[spusu]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Mark |date=2023-06-15 |title=Austrian Mobile Operator Spusu Launch in UK with Cheap Unlimited Data |url=https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/06/austrian-mobile-operator-spusu-launch-in-uk-with-cheap-unlimited-data.html|website=ISPreview UK |language=en}}</ref> | Uses their own [[Public land mobile network#PLMN code and IMSI|PLMN]] (234-40), self-hosted [[SIP extensions for the IP Multimedia Subsystem|SIP IMS]] and core network infrastructure. |- | [[Superdrug#Superdrug Mobile|Superdrug Mobile]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | Direct with MNO | [[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2018<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2018/06/superdrug-launches-new-mobile-network---heres-how-it-stacks-up/|title=Superdrug launches new mobile network - here's how it stacks up|last=Brigden|first=Steve|date=20 June 2018|work=MoneySavingExpert|language=en-GB}}</ref> | MVNO run by host network (Three)'s parent company [[CK Hutchison Holdings|Hutchison]]. |- | [[Talkmobile]] | [[Vodafone]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{cite web |url=https://talkmobile.co.uk/help |title=Help <!--search query=esim--> |quote=All Talkmobile plans are available on eSIM for use with compatible devices. You can choose a physical SIM or an eSIM at checkout. To change your current Talkmobile SIM to an eSIM, please contact our Help Team via Webchat or by phone. |access-date=1 September 2025 |website=Talkmobile}}</ref> | {{no}} | {{yes}} | MVNO run by host network | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2007<ref>{{Cite web |title=Who Is TalkMobile? {{!}} Need help? {{!}} Find answers to your questions {{!}} Talkmobile |url=https://talkmobile.co.uk/help#!organisation-company/597/who-is-talkmobile |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=talkmobile.co.uk}}</ref> | |- | [[Tesco Mobile]] | [[O2 (UK)|O2]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} (only on PAYM) | {{no}} | {{yes}} (EVS only on PAYM) | Direct with MNO | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]]/[[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2003<ref>{{Cite web |title=TESCO MOBILE LIMITED overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK |url=https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04780736 |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk |language=en}}</ref> | |- | [[Your Co-op]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | [[Transatel]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-25 |title=Transatel and BT renew award-winning partnership to enable 5G for UK MVNOs |url=https://www.transatel.com/news-and-insights/press-releases/transatel-and-bt-renew-award-winning-partnership-to-enable-5g-for-uk-mvnos/ |access-date=2022-09-27 |website=Transatel |language=en-US}}</ref> | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | | Previously trading as [[The Phone Co-op]]<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2018-04-28 |title=Phone Co-op members agree transfer of engagements to Midcounties |url=https://www.thenews.coop/phone-co-op-members-agree-transfer-of-engagements-to-midcounties/ |access-date=2024-09-23 |website=Co-operative News |language=en-US}}</ref> |- | [[Truphone|1GLOBAL]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web |date=28 May 2023 |title=Business SIM and Connectivity plans |url=https://1global.com/enterprise/coverage/ |access-date=12 March 2022 |website=1global.com}}</ref> | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | | [[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2006 |Acquired Truphone |- | [[Utility Warehouse]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{partial}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | | [[Postpaid mobile phone|PAYM]] | 2000<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.telecomplus.co.uk/Mobileplus/mobileplus.htm |title=Mobile plus |website=Telecom Plus |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000511022551/http://www.telecomplus.co.uk/Mobileplus/mobileplus.htm |archive-date=11 May 2000 |access-date=23 September 2024}}</ref>
| |- | [[Vodafone UK#VOXI by Vodafone|VOXI]] | [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]] | {{yes}} | {{no}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}} | {{yes}}<ref>{{Cite web |title=How do I set up Visual Voicemail? |url=https://help.voxi.co.uk/Network-and-Troubleshooting/Voicemail/1440944362/-How-do-I-set-up-Visual-Voicemail.htm |access-date=9 February 2024 |website=VOXI}}</ref> | {{yes}} | Direct with MNO | [[Prepaid mobile phone|PAYG]] | 2017<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mediacentre.vodafone.co.uk/news/voxi-launches/|title=VOXI launches the UK's first dedicated youth mobile offering|date=2017-08-31|website=Vodafone UK Media Centre|language=en-US}}</ref> | MVNO run by host network, directly linked in with host's core systems. |} {{reflist|group="note"}}
== Upcoming operators == {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Brand ! Host network |- | Klarna Mobile | [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Klarna Mobile waitlist {{!}} Unlimited 5G for £15/mo |url=https://www.klarna.com/uk/klarna-mobile_waitlist/ |access-date=2026-05-31 |website=www.klarna.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> |- | Monzo Mobile | [[O2 (UK)|O2]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Mark |date=2026-05-28 |title=Monzo Launch O2 Powered UK eSIM 5G Mobile Plans with Prices that Fall, Not Rise |url=https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2026/05/monzo-launch-o2-powered-uk-esim-5g-mobile-plans-with-prices-that-fall-not-rise.html |access-date=2026-05-31 |website=ISPreview UK |language=en}}</ref> |}
==Defunct, merged and acquired operators==
{| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Brand ! Host network ! Defunct date ! Notes |- | [[Andrews & Arnold]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | {{dts|2013|04|30|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrews & Arnold Ltd - Telephony|url=http://aa.net.uk/telecoms.html|website=[[Andrews & Arnold]]|access-date=25 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130430120953/http://aa.net.uk/telecoms.html|archive-date=30 April 2013}}</ref> | Ceased operations when their upstream partner ''"pulled the plug"''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Andrews & Arnold Ltd - Telephony - SIP2SIM|url=https://aa.net.uk/telecoms-sip2sim.html|website=[[Andrews & Arnold]]|access-date=25 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140318004722/https://aa.net.uk/telecoms-sip2sim.html|archive-date=18 March 2014}}</ref> |- | [[Blyk]] | [[Orange (UK)|Orange]] | {{dts|2009|08|26|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|title=A fond farewell to our UK members|url=http://blog.blyk.co.uk/2009/07/27/a-fond-farewell/|website=[[Blyk]]|access-date=25 November 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090730024221/http://blog.blyk.co.uk/2009/07/27/a-fond-farewell/|archive-date=30 July 2009|date=27 July 2009}}</ref> | Ceased operations. |- | [[EasyGroup#EasyMobile|Easymobile]] | [[T-Mobile (UK)|T-Mobile]] | {{dts|2006|12|13|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Easymobile to close down service|url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6145628.stm|website=[[BBC News]]|access-date=29 July 2017|date=13 November 2006}}</ref> | Ceased operations. |- | [[Econet Wireless#Econet Wireless International|Econet Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{dts|2015|07|20|format=dmy}}<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://econetmobile.com/|title=Pay as you go tariffs, Mobile SIM tariffs with econet mobile.|date=1 August 2015|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150801081846/http://econetmobile.com/|archive-date=1 August 2015|access-date=27 February 2020}}</ref> | Ceased UK operations. |- | [[Family Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{dts|2015|08|31|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|author1=Kubiak, Paloma|title=Family Mobile to close, but unused credit will be refunded|url=http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/phones/2015/07/family-mobile-to-close-but-unused-credit-to-be-refunded|website=[[Money Saving Expert]]|access-date=29 July 2017|date=7 July 2015}}</ref> | Ceased operations. Formerly [[IKEA]] Family Mobile. |- | [[FreedomPop]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | ? | Ceased UK operations. |- | [[Fresh Mobile]] | [[T-Mobile (UK)|T-Mobile]] | {{dts|2010|03|19|format=dmy}}<ref name=":1">{{cite web|title=Carphone Warehouse apologises for Fresh confusion|url=http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/news/industry/9232/Carphone-Warehouse-apologises-for-Fresh-confusion.aspx|website=Mobile Today|access-date=29 July 2017|archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6sJxEKDOy?url=http://www.mobiletoday.co.uk/news/industry/9232/Carphone-Warehouse-apologises-for-Fresh-confusion.aspx|archive-date=29 July 2017|url-status=dead|date=18 March 2010}}</ref> | Ceased operations. Existing customers were encouraged to move to the sister network, [[Talkmobile]]. |- | [[Lycamobile#GT Mobile|GT Mobile]] | [[O2 (UK)|O2]] | {{dts|2016|07||format=dmy}} | Existing customers were consolidated in the sister brand, [[Lycamobile]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Lycamobile a Global MVNO will withdraw GT Mobile from all its markets, which includes Australia, The Netherlands and the UK, and will now focus on its own main brand|url=http://www.mvnodynamics.com/2014/01/22/lycamobile-withdraws-gt-mobile-brand/|website=MVNO Dynamics|access-date=3 September 2017|date=22 January 2014}}</ref> Full name is Gnanam Telecom. |- | [[KCOM Group|KCOM Mobile]] | [[O2 (UK)|O2]] | 2019 | Ceased operations. |- | [[EE Limited#Virtual network agreements|LIFE Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{dts|2016|11|29|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|website=LIFE Mobile|title=What's happening?|url=https://lifemobile.co.uk/Info/PlusnetFAQ|access-date=14 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161115000200/https://lifemobile.co.uk/Info/PlusnetFAQ|archive-date=15 November 2016}}</ref> | Acquired by [[Plusnet]]. |- | [[Mobile by Sainsbury's]] | [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]] | {{dts|2016|01|15|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Mobile by Sainsbury's - Mobile Phones, PAYG and SIM Only Deals|url=http://www.phoneshopbysainsburys.co.uk/mbs|access-date=29 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160102101907/http://www.phoneshopbysainsburys.co.uk/mbs|archive-date=2 January 2016}}</ref> | Ceased operations. |- | [[Ovivo Mobile]] | [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]] | {{dts|2014|03|19|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite news|last=Razavi|first=Lauren|title=Ovivo Mobile goes dark, leaving thousands without connectivity|url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/mar/20/ovivo-mobile-phone-connectivity|access-date=28 April 2014|newspaper=The Guardian|date=24 March 2014}}</ref> | Ceased operations. |- |[[Plusnet|Plusnet Mobile]] |[[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] |{{dts|2024|01|format=dmy}} |Ceased operations; stopped accepting new customers from March 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Mark |title=Broadband ISP Plusnet Stops Selling Own Brand UK Mobile Plans |url=https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/03/broadband-isp-plusnet-stops-selling-own-brand-uk-mobile-plans.html |website=ISPreview |date=29 March 2023 |access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |title=BT will shut down Plusnet Mobile to consolidate the EE brand |url=https://www.mobilenewscwp.co.uk/News/article/bt-will-shut-plusnet-mobile-consolidate-ee-brand |website=MobileNews |date=24 May 2023 |access-date=27 May 2023}}</ref> |- | [[Post Office Ltd#Broadband and Phone|Post Office Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{dts|2016|08|08|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Post Office Mobile | Order Free SIM|url=http://mobile.postoffice.co.uk/we-are-closing|website= [[Post Office Ltd|Post Office]]|access-date=20 August 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160807230950/http://mobile.postoffice.co.uk/we-are-closing|archive-date=7 August 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Majithia|first1=Kavit|title=UK's Post Office to can MVNO venture|url=https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/uks-post-office-mvno-set-to-be-canned/|website=Mobile World Live|access-date=20 August 2017|date=19 May 2016}}</ref> | Ceased operations. |- | [[RSPCA#Mission statement and charitable status|RSPCA Mobile]] | [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] | {{dts|2014|10|format=dmy}} | Ceased operations. Operated as a white-label under Shebang.<ref>{{cite web|title=NEW BR/MVNO – RSPCA MOBILE, in cooperation with Shebang|url=http://www.mvnodynamics.com/2012/05/09/new-brmvno-rspca-mobile-in-cooperation-with-shebang/|website=MVNO Dynamics|access-date=20 August 2017|date=9 May 2012}}</ref> |- |[[TalkTalk Group#Mobile telephony|TalkTalk Mobile]] |[[Vodafone]] |{{dts|2018|format=dmy}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rodgers |first=Tom |title=TalkTalk Mobile killed off, customers offered O2 switch |url=https://simonlydeals.co.uk/news/talktalk-mobile-killed-off-customers-offered-o2-switch/ |access-date=2022-06-16 |website=SimOnlyDeals.co.uk |language=en-GB}}</ref> |Ceased operations. |- | [[The People's Operator|The People's Operator (TPO Mobile)]] | [[Three UK|Three]] | {{dts|2019|02|26|format=dmy}}<ref name="tpo_admin">{{cite web |title=The People's Operator |url=https://thepeoplesoperator.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb |access-date=17 February 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190216035457/https://thepeoplesoperator.zendesk.com/hc/en-gb |archive-date=16 February 2019 |date=13 February 2019}}</ref> | Entered administration. Customers were encouraged to move to [[SMARTY]].<ref name="tpo_admin" /> |- |[[Utilita Energy|Utilita Mobile]] |[[EE (telecommunications)|EE]] |Approximately 2022{{Citation needed|date=September 2025}} | |- | [[Virgin Mobile (UK)|Virgin Mobile]] | [[O2 (UK)|O2]] | {{dts|2023|08|31|format=dmy}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Virgin Mobile | Phone & SIM Deals - See What You Can Do |url=https://www.virginmedia.com/mobile |access-date=31 August 2023}}</ref> | Stopped accepting new customers August 2023. All customers moved to O2 by December 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Virgin Mobile's Move to the O2 Network | Virgin Mobile |url=https://www.virginmedia.com/help/mobile/your-move-to-o2 |access-date=31 August 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230825114733/http://www.virginmedia.com/help/mobile/your-move-to-o2 |archive-date=25 August 2023 |url-status=live}}</ref> |}
== eSIM networks == The adoption of [[ESIM|eSIM (embedded SIM)]] technology in the United Kingdom has expanded in the 2020s, allowing mobile users to activate [[Cellular network|cellular service]] without the need for a physical [[SIM card]]. Major network operators, including [[EE (telecommunications)|EE]], [[Vodafone UK|Vodafone]], [[O2 (UK)|O2]], and [[Three UK|Three]], have implemented eSIM support across their postpaid plans, with select prepaid options also available. This development aligns with the broader global trend of transitioning towards digital SIM technology. In addition to the major carriers, several mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), such as [[giffgaff]], [[Lycamobile|Lyca Mobile]], [[Tesco Mobile]] and [[easySim]] offer eSIM services.
== See also == *{{Section link|List of mobile network operators in Europe|United Kingdom}} *[[Telecommunications in the United Kingdom]]
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