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Major mobile network is giving away FREE data to users who aren't their customers – and you don't even need a new SIM

Major mobile network is giving away FREE data to users who aren't their customers – and you don't even need a new SIM

Scottish Sun06-05-2025

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GOOD CALL Major mobile network is giving away FREE data to users who aren't their customers – and you don't even need a new SIM
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VODAFONE is giving away free data to non-customers in a European first.
The mobile network is dishing out 50GB, as well as 500 minutes and 500 texts - and you don't even have to change your SIM or phone number.
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Londoners will be able to take part in the seven day trial, which is the first in Europe to do so for a major city.
The firm has previously carried out a similar scheme for last year's Glastonbury Festival and Boardmasters Festival.
All people need to do is scan a QR code and a Vodafone eSIM will be loaded onto their phone, with no commitments or strings attached.
eSIMs are digital SIMs that don't require a physical SIM card to be installed.
Most modern smartphones support eSIMs, so you can have two SIM services running on your device simultaneously.
Vodafone's idea is designed to give Brits a flavour of the network and lure them into switching if they experience first hand a performance boost.
"As London's Best Network, we pride ourselves on connecting this great city to the people and things they love," said Rob Winterschladen, Consumer Director for Vodafone UK.
"We know how important it is for people is to stay connected, so they can work on the move, stream their favourite TV show or movie, or simply contact friends and family.
"With no strings attached, customers of any network have a chance to join our trial for 7 days, completely free of charge.
So, if they're experiencing issues with their current provider or just fancy trying London's Best Network, then now is the perfect time to try us out."
To benefit, users need to visit this page from their Android or iPhone device.
Click the start free trail button, then enter some details.
You'll then receive a QR code you can scan, which will load the eSIM onto your phone.

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