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giffgaff

UK SIM-only mobile network running on O2, with rolling monthly plans and community support.

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    Classic plan: £18 a month (75GB, 24 months)

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About giffgaff

giffgaff is a UK mobile network that runs on O2's network and is owned by Virgin Media O2. It's best known for SIM-only 'goodybags': rolling monthly plans you can change or cancel at any time, with no credit check, plus pay-as-you-go rates. Customer help leans on its member community forum and online help articles rather than call centres, and members can earn payback for helping others or recommending friends. It also sells new and refurbished phones, with finance offered through Klarna, and now offers home broadband on Virgin Media's network. Everything is managed online or in its app, and eSIMs are available. It suits people who want flexible, cheap SIM-only service with O2 coverage; anyone who wants phone support, in-store help or a bundled contract with perks may be better served by a main network.

Best for: UK users who want cheap rolling SIM-only plans on O2's coverage without a contract.

Pros and cons

What works

  • Rolling monthly plans you can change or cancel anytime
  • Uses O2's national network coverage
  • Pay-as-you-go option alongside monthly plans

Why people leave

  • Support is mainly online and community-based, with limited phone help
  • Coverage depends entirely on O2's network
  • Fewer bundled extras than the main UK networks

giffgaff vs O2

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AttributegiffgaffO2
PricingPaidPaid
Verified price—£18 a month (75GB, 24 months)
Free planNoNo
Open sourceNoNo
Self-hostableNoNo
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android

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    O2

    The network giffgaff runs on, with phone contracts, stores and O2 Priority perks.

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giffgaff: common questions

What is giffgaff?

giffgaff: UK SIM-only mobile network running on O2, with rolling monthly plans and community support. Best for UK users who want cheap rolling SIM-only plans on O2's coverage without a contract. Available for Web, iOS and Android.

Is giffgaff free?

No, giffgaff is a paid product.

Is giffgaff open source?

No, giffgaff is not open source.

What platforms does giffgaff run on?

giffgaff is available for Web, iOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to giffgaff?

The highest-ranked giffgaff alternatives right now are O2. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

giffgaff vs O2: what's the difference?

Both giffgaff and O2 are paid products. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

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