What network is Giff Gaff?

We run on the O2 network, so 4G coverage is standard.

Are giffgaff and EE the same?

Giffgaff is owned by Telefónica UK, which trades as mobile network O2. Giffgaff has absolutely nothing to do with EE.

What networks do Giff Gaff use?

What network does Giffgaff use? Giffgaff uses the O2 network. Giffgaff is a 'virtual' provider, which means it uses another provider's infrastructure – in this case O2's. It offers 3G, 4G and 5G coverage.

Is giffgaff and O2 the same network?

giffgaff is a virtual network, which uses the O2 masts. Therefore the actual 'coverage' is exactly the same as O2. Take two identical phones in the same location with coverage, one with a giffgaff SIM and one with an O2 SIM: they will connect to exactly the same mast.

Who is Giff Gaff run by?

As part of the merger of Liberty Global and Telefónica's UK-based assets, Giffgaff's parent company, Telefónica UK, is now a 50-50 joint venture of these two companies, while Giffgaff remains wholly owned by Telefónica UK.

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Does Giff Gaff work on EE?

That's right... giffgaff SIM cards will only work in unlocked phones, or phones locked to the O2 network (as giffgaff runs on the O2 network). If your phone is locked to another network (i.e. EE), you'll need to get an unlock code from the network in question, so that you can use it on giffgaff.

How reliable is giffgaff?

With Highly Commended awards for value, reliability and the best overall mobile network, Giffgaff is the second biggest winner in our 2021 Mobile Network Awards, and it says something that 97% of users would recommend it to someone else – the highest percentage for any mobile network in our survey.

Does giffgaff work on Vodafone?

Giffgaff SIM work only in unlock or o2 locked phones. So, to use the giffgaff SIM the phone should be unlock. As your phone is locked to Vodafone then you need to get it unlock to use giffgaff SIM. You need to contact the Vodafone to unlock or from whom you have purchased the phone.

Can I put a giffgaff SIM in an O2 phone?

Yes, a giffgaff SIM card will be accepted in any phone that is unlocked or locked to the O2 network.

Which networks use O2 masts?

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

Why is giffgaff internet so slow?

There could be issues with a mast or poor coverage affecting your data speed. Try turning your phone off and on again. Frustratingly, sometimes that's all it takes. If you're on the Always On goodybag, check my giffgaff to see if you've reached the full speed data limit.

Are Virgin and EE the same company?

Right now, Virgin Mobile operates as a virtual network, and after years of piggybacking on EE for 3G and 4G coverage, it's now running over to Vodafone for both 4G and 5G.

What networks use Vodafone?

Besides Vodafone themselves, there are currently five other mobile networks using coverage from Vodafone in the UK. They are ASDA Mobile, Lebara Mobile, Talkmobile, Virgin Mobile and VOXI. If you're using one of these networks, you'll get the same coverage as customers on Vodafone.

Can I keep my EE number on giffgaff?

Welcome to giffgaff. If you want to transfer your old number from EE to giffgaff, please visit https://giffgaff.com/support/transfer and fill in the information the form asks for. You'll need a PAC (porting authorisation code) from EE.

Which mobile network is best in UK?

According to RootMetrics, EE is the provider of the best mobile coverage across the UK. Vodafone is the second-best option, while Three is third in Wales and England followed by O2, and vice versa for Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Does giffgaff SIM work in any phone?

Yes you can. A giffgaff SIM will work in any unlocked or O2 locked device, regardless of make or operating system. If your current SIM won't fit into your new/different phone, you will need to perform what's known as a SIM swap procedure, to transfer everything onto the new SIM card.

Does giffgaff work on O2 Iphone?

Yes, giffgaff runs on o2 network so all unlocked or o2 phones work with giffgaff.

Does giffgaff lock phones?

Giffgaff do not lock or unlock phones.

Does my phone need to be unlocked for giffgaff?

Are giffgaff phones locked to giffgaff? All phones are unlocked, ready for any UK network's SIM. We think you should be free to do what you like with your phone, and so every phone you buy from giffgaff is completely unlocked and will stay that way. This applies to iPhone, Android, Windows Phone - the lot.

What is the SIM network unlock PIN for giffgaff?

5555 is the default PIN for your giffgaff SIM. The PIN (Personal Identification Number) can be enabled to prevent unauthorised access to your giffgaff SIM. Both the PIN and the PUK codes are supplied by giffgaff, but only the PIN code can be changed.

Does Giff Gaff Do Wi-Fi calling?

Sorry, giffgaff does not currently support Wi-Fi calling. Perhaps consider a 3rd party messaging/calling App such as WhatsApp, Viber, Signal or Facebook Messenger.

What network do Tesco use?

Tesco Mobile uses O2's network, which covers 99% of the population for 4G. That's in line with all its household-name rivals, such as O2 and EE. O2's 5G network is growing too and is now live in 194 locations, all of which are available to Tesco Mobile customers with 5G-compatible phones for no extra charge.

Does giffgaff do broadband?

giffgaff hook up with a broadband supplier and offer home broadband at a competitive rate with no land line phone line rental lock in.

Will a giffgaff SIM work in a 3 phone?

All giffgaff phone are unlocked one. You can use any sim in it even 3g network sim.

Can u Top up 5 pound on EE?

Text the following details to 150 from your EE phone: the letters CR. the last four digits of your registered credit or debit card number. the amount you want to top up (between £5 and £95)