I often switch between the two, VOXI is exactly the same as vodafone, even the carrier is shown as vodafone UK. EU roaming is certainly expensive and the web portal to view data consumption is not everyones cup of tea. They do monthly VOXI drops which can be a nice benefit but wouldn’t sway me. I would personally choose SMARTY due to the EU roaming but both are good carriers. (VOXI’s data counter is known to be glitched so you may end up with unlimited data)
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Only a small amount of accounts had this which, judging by reddit, they’ve been repairing.
I signed up for VOXI today.
Got an instant e-sim with is really cool!
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Remember, Vodafone and Three are in the process of merging so if you held out until its complete, you will have access to both network theoretically. If you’re a student go onto Student Beans or Unidays as you get 70GB for £10 and first month free on VOXI which is very reasonable
Yep, mine was indeed fixed! 
I also hate that they don’t have an app, would it be difficult to build a VOXI UI (simply black instead of red and change to the VOXI logo, once logged in?) in the Vodafone app for christs sake. 
Otherwise I’ve been with them for six months and no complaints. 
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You will once the merger is fully live “from day one” apparently,
When Orange and T-Mobile merged to form EE, you could roam between the two networks - just like you would abroad on a partner network.
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Did your 5G work ok without contacting them?
I’m stuck on 4G and I’m sure I’m in a 5G area. I’ll be out and about tomorrow and see how the signal is but I’ve read online that I may have to contact them to enable 5G.
Lebara 5G works out the box if it’s a sim only plan.
If you buy a SIM-only plan from Lebara, 5G comes as standard. Otherwise, you can text 5G to 38885 to receive a confirmation SMS
The text thing never works for me, assuming it just comes standard hence it doesn’t work.
https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/help/calls-and-internet/trouble-accessing-the-internet.html
Yeah the text thing didn’t work. I’ll contact support in the morning.
The hassles for 42p 
It won’t need activating as you bought a sim only.
Is Vodafone 5G available in your area?
Surprised to see my WiFi calling working on day 1, usually takes a few days to activate.
I’m sure it is. I’ll check around a bit tomorrow in case I’m in a blackspot (but I’m not).
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Does anyone know of any PAYG companies that allow you to buy a new bundle before the end of the month ?
I’m looking for a mobile backup SIM with ~£5 a month for some GB and then if broadband is down to immediately buy a large bundle. Most only allow expensive 1GB add ons.
I’m preferably looking for a Vodafone MVNO
So far I have:
Giffgaff allow starting a bundle early when you’re under 500mb
1p mobile allow stacking bundles.
Lebara will allow you to purchase 20GB for £10
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Thanks
I would need unlimited really or at least 100gb+
In which case, Lebara also have a way to start a new 30 day bundle immediately. If you have an existing bundle, the two would run concurrently so remember to switch auto renew on/off.
Basically choose a new Lebara bundle from their site (or a link from uSwitch/MSE)
As an example https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/msm/p/441223 or https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/best-sim-only-deals/p/441167.html
Then click on the link and select Buy Now. If the next page asks for your personal details. Don’t fill that in, it’s for new customers. Instead go to the following link and select the Existing Sim option:
https://www.lebara.co.uk/en/cart/lebara-sim-choice.html
As you’re adding to an existing SIM and not as a new customer it does mean you won’t get any new introductory “for x months” bit though.
I’ve had to contact Lebara to enable 5g on every SIM I’ve had from them recently.
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Support opens at 8am. I’m waiting (im)patiently.
The app is horrific but I got through to an agent (007) who enabled 5G immediately.
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Smarty does, works out around £1/GB, but you could just pop down the shops to buy a SIM as and when you need one.
Or Spusu will give an eSIM for around £30 unlimited data with no contract.
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I called them to query.
Name
Email address - I used hide my email when ordering the sim, but moved the number to another account I have set up using my normal email, but they insisted on the order email address
Home address - the sim was delivered to my new address, but seemingly they wanted my previous address which is possibly linked to my original profile I moved the sim to
Last 4 digits of a regular contact - sim hasn’t been used for anything other than the call today, he seemed puzzled by that
Went on hold for two minutes, told me to restart my phone and 5G should be working after that.
Not convinced any changes were made but I’ll find out when I decide to leave the house at some unknown time in life 
Edit: weirdly, lebara called me to explain there is no 5G coverage in my postcode (I know), and that it will soon come to my area (it won’t because of the location).
I did explain if he looks to the east, Birkenhead and Liverpool are plagued with 5G and it takes me 5 mins to get there.
Very polite but excessive.