About Tesco
Tesco Mobile is the UK's largest MVNO with approximately 5.7 million customers. It runs on O2's network under a 50/50 joint venture between Tesco plc and Virgin Media O2, renewing its 10-year partnership in January 2024. Launched in 2003, Tesco Mobile has been rated #1 for customer satisfaction by Ofcom multiple times, consistently outperforming all four major networks. Its Clubcard integration is unique in UK mobile.
Plans
We don't list live prices — they change frequently. Below we explain how each plan type works.
Tesco Mobile SIM Only plans are among the most competitively priced in the UK. Clubcard Price plans lock in your monthly price for the contract duration — no annual price rises. Data tiers from entry to unlimited. EU roaming (Home From Home: 25GB, 48 destinations) included on most plans. 30-day rolling, 12-month and 18-month contract options.
Tesco Mobile handset contracts are available for all major iPhone and Samsung models on 24-month terms. Monthly bills earn Clubcard points. Clubcard Price locks the price for the duration.
Tesco Mobile PAYG Rocket Packs provide data, calls and texts for 30 days at competitive prices. Top-ups earn 1 Clubcard point per £1. No credit check. Same O2 network coverage.
Tesco Mobile supports eSIM on Pay Monthly plans. Activate via QR code. Compatible with recent iPhones and Samsung Galaxy devices.
Coverage & 5G
Tesco Mobile uses O2's network — 99% population 4G, 5G on selected plans via O2's network (approximately 70%+ population). Coverage identical to O2 direct. Use O2's coverage checker for accurate results.
Roaming Abroad
Tesco Mobile includes Home From Home EU roaming on most plans — 25GB of UK data usable across 48 EU/EEA destinations at no extra cost. Same generous roaming as O2 direct, typically at lower monthly prices.
Key Features
Clubcard Points
1 point per £1 on monthly bills and PAYG top-ups. Redeem for Tesco shopping or partner vouchers worth up to 3x face value.
Frozen Prices
Clubcard Price plans lock in your price for the contract — no annual rises unlike O2, EE, Three or Vodafone.
Home From Home
Free EU roaming (25GB, 48 destinations) on most plans — same as O2 direct at usually lower prices.
#1 Satisfaction
Ofcom's #1 rated network for customer satisfaction. Uswitch Best Customer Service 5 consecutive years.
O2's Network
Runs on O2's 99% 4G network. Same masts, same coverage as direct O2 customers.
5G Access
5G via O2's network (70%+ population) on eligible plans.
Strengths & Weaknesses
✓ Strengths
- #1 for customer satisfaction (Ofcom, Uswitch x5)
- Clubcard points on every bill
- Clubcard Price plans: no annual price rises
- Home From Home EU roaming (25GB, 48 destinations)
- O2's 99% 4G coverage
- Usually cheaper than O2 direct for equivalent data
✕ Watch out for
- Handset range narrower than O2 or EE
- No dedicated retail stores (Tesco supermarkets/online only)
- eSIM limited vs O2 direct
- No O2 Priority rewards
- Less 5G access than direct O2