# How much is a mobile social tariff in the UK?

> Quick answer · Last updated 4 July 2026

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## In short

Typically £10–£15 a month for unlimited calls and texts plus roughly 5GB–30GB data — far below standard contract prices. Exact price and data vary by network.

Compare total cost including any handset — social tariffs are SIM-only.

You can hold a mobile social tariff alongside a broadband social tariff.

Check Ofcom's list for current participating networks and prices.

## Related

- [Mobile social tariffs guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk/bills-utilities/mobile-social-tariffs-uk/)
- [SIM-only switching](https://moneyguide.org.uk/bills-utilities/sim-only-mobile-switching/)

## Primary source

ofcom.org.uk/phones-and-broadband/saving-money/social-tariffs

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Independent UK money guidance from [Money Guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk). Information only — not regulated financial advice.