Communicating whilst on the move is essential for most businesses so getting the right mobile phone contract is important. Choosing a provider that offers the right combination of devices (if required), calls, texts and data can be complex given the number of providers and plans available, so we’ve explored what options are available.
The table below gives a quick price comparison of the top UK providers for business mobile phone plans.
| Company | Price from per month |
|---|---|
| XLN | £10 |
| BT | £20 |
| Virgin Media | £7 |
| Zen | £8.50 |
| O2 | £12.50 |
| Vodafone | £9.17 |
| Toople | £9.99 |
| Pulse8 | £12 |
| Three | £11.67 |
| Telecoms World | £7.99 |
| Boxx Internet | Not stated |
| Andrews & Arnold | £2 |
| Cerberus Networks | Not stated |
| FluidOne | Not stated |
| Lily | Not stated |
| OptaNet | Not stated |
| Southern Communications | Not stated |
| Spitfire | Not stated |
| SureVoIP | £15 |
| 4Com | Not stated |
| Reach Digital | Not stated |
| VTSL | Not stated |
| SoConnect | £9 |
| Best 4 Business Communications | Not stated |
| Focus Group | Not stated |
* The facts and figures included here come from each company’s website and were accurate at the time of writing (Jan 2023) but may have since changed. Also, please keep in mind these may not be apples to apples comparisons as each provider offers different solutions. This guide should be used as a starting off point for more research on your part.
Below we profile each of the companies’ services and features in a bit more detail.
Note companies are ranked in no particular order and this no way indicates one solution is better than another.
1. XLN
Some of the features and benefits of XLN’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers SIM-only plans
- 30-day contracts
- Flexible plans that can be changed at anytime
- Affordable plans
- Unlimited calls and text
- Choice of data allowances
- Free EU roaming
- Offers deals for existing phone or broadband customers
- 98% UK coverage
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
2. BT
Some of the features and benefits of BT’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a range of plans
- SIM-only
- Mobile broadband
- Choice of handsets and tablets
- Offers 5G
- Delivered through EE
- Over 5 million free Wi-fi hotspots
- Provides 4G in more places than other providers
- Next day replacements on warranty faults
- Provides customer support over the phone, webchat and online knowledgebase
3. Virgin Media
Some of the features and benefits of Virgin Media’s business mobile phone plans.
- 4G business mobiles
- Offers a range of plans with a variety of data allowances
- Unlimited UK calls and texts
- 12-month contracts
- Data free messaging
- Access to over 3.5 million free Wi-fi hotspots
- Offers a range of handsets
- Coverage of 99% of the UK population
- Offers UK process in the EU for roaming
- Allows data allowances to be rolled over
4. Zen
Some of the features and benefits of Zen’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers SIM-only packages
- Choice of contract length of 1 or 12-months
- Unlimited minutes and texts
- Choice of data allowances
- Delivered in partnership with EE
- Reliable network
- Great coverage
- Superfast 4G
- Can add international calling and data roaming
- UK-based customer service
5. O2
Some of the features and benefits of O2’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers smart mobile connectivity solutions
- 4G coverage and developing 5G
- Wide choice of plans with varying calls, texts and data
- Wi-fi and 4G calling
- Can add Europe roaming
- Create your own 4G mobile hotspot
- Over 16,00 UK Wi-fi hotspots
- Caters for a variety of businesses and sizes
- Offers Boostbox to plug into your broadband to boost the signal
- Award-winning network
6. Vodafone
Some of the features and benefits of Vodafone’s business mobile phone plans.
- Provides a range of packages and plans
- Offers unlimited 5G plans
- SIM-only deals
- Can provide handsets
- Unlimited data plans available as well as capped plans
- Flexible and personalised plans
- 30-days, 12 or 18-month contract
- Roaming available in 77 destinations
- Offers a range of extras to enhance your business service
- Uses their own network offering great capacity
7. Toople
Some of the features and benefits of Toople’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers SIM-only deals
- Unlimited calls and texts
- Choice of data allowances
- Simple mobile plans
- 12 or 24-month contracts
- Delivered in partnership with O2, Vodafone and EE networks
- Offers a choice of network
- Provides a range of other voice and connectivity solutions
- Dedicated support team
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
8. Pulse8
Some of the features and benefits of Pulse8’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers SIM-only plans
- Simple business mobile plans
- Provides plans on O2 and EE
- 4G connectivity
- Unlimited minutes and texts
- Choice of data allowances
- 12-month contracts
- Also offers data-only plans
- UK-based customer support
9. Three
Some of the features and benefits of Three’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a range of packages
- Choice of handsets
- Offers a choice of data allowances including unlimited data
- Unlimited minutes and texts
- Also offers SIM-only plans
- 4G connectivity
- Currently building a 5G data network
- Also offers mobile broadband
- Can be purchased in-store, online and over the phone
- UK-based business support
10. Telecoms World
Some of the features and benefits of Telecoms World’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers SIM only business mobile plans
- Provides a fully managed service
- Choice of data allowances
- Unlimited calls and texts
- 12 or 24-month contracts
- Flexible and scalable solution
- Low-cost global roaming
- Delivered in partnership with Vodafone, O2 and EE
- Provides a dedicated Account Manager
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
11. Boxx Internet
Some of the features and benefits of Boxx Internet’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers packages and SIM-only deals
- Flexible and bespoke mobile solutions
- Choice of handsets
- Offers all major networks
- Choose a from a range of bolt-ons
- International call bundle
- Data roaming
- Clear and simple plans
- Offers other voice solution
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
12. Andrews & Arnold
Some of the features and benefits of Andrews & Arnold’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers SIP2SIM solutions as an alternative
- Allows you to use your mobile phone as a SIP device
- It is not a SIP app
- Can have a landline or mobile number
- Works with SIP phone system or VoIP providers
- Has a lower monthly cost
- Calls, text and data are charged as used per second or kB
- No minimum contract term
- Works as an extension of your office phone system
- Choice of SIM – SIM only, UK plus EU roaming and roaming only SIM
13. Cerberus Networks
Some of the features and benefits of Cerberus Networks’ business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a range of voice and data mobile services
- Their packages offer flexibility and cost-effective range
- Choice of handsets, smartphones and tablets
- Offers a simple monthly subscription model
- Competitively priced deals
- Can combine other voice and data solutions to manage all services
- Provides monthly bills with a downloadable CSV file for usage details
- Access your account through their online portal
- Use leading UK carriers to provide reliable service
- Discuss your needs online or over the phone
14. FluidOne
Some of the features and benefits of FluidOne’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers MobileFlex bundles
- Pre-packaged mobile service deals
- Flexible packages
- Multi-network solutions using EE, O2 and Vodafone
- Can switch network at any time
- Allows you to have one contract across multiple networks
- Choice of single or shared plans
- Offers global SIMs
- 9% service level agreement
- 24/7 technical support
15. Lily
Some of the features and benefits of Lily’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a range of business mobile solutions
- Tailored solutions
- Wide choice of handsets
- Will help you to build the most cost-effective solution
- Tariffs are reviewed every 6 months to offer the best deal
- Provides mobile device management software
- Receive email notification when close to reaching data limit
- Can be integrated with your existing Lily communications systems
- Offers a mobile telecoms assessment
- Dedicated account manager
16. OptaNet
Some of the features and benefits of OptaNet’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers mobile and SIM packages
- Also offers SIM-only deals
- Contract lengths of 12 or 24-months
- Low-cost business solutions
- Offers a choice of handsets and devices
- 30-day SIM term
- Delivered in partnership with Vodafone and O2
- Provides solutions for mobiles and tablets
- Call, text and data allowance vary per package
- UK-based support
17. Southern Communications
Some of the features and benefits of Southern Communications’ business mobile phone plans.
- Offers mobile connectivity solutions to businesses
- Cost-effective and flexible packages
- Choice of SIM-only and PAYG contracts
- Offers a wide range of mobile devices
- Packages tailored to suit your budget
- Delivers services with EE, O2 and Vodafone
- Will provide you with a single detailed bill
- Offers mobile insurance and dongle devices
- Award-winning customer support
- Quotes are available on request
Southern Communications website
18. Spitfire
Some of the features and benefits of Spitfire’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers mobile voice and data solutions
- Choice of contract length – 6, 12, 24 or 36 months
- SIM only packages
- Can supply devices such as handsets and tablets
- Offer all networks
- Choice of inclusive allowances, optimised data bundling or PAYG
- Can add roaming and international data
- Also offers mobile data only
- Can also provide hotspots and mobile routing devices
- 24/7 support
19. SureVoIP
Some of the features and benefits of SureVoIP’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a range of SIM-only packages
- Bespoke packages
- Inclusive minute SIMs
- PAYG SIMs
- Utilises EE, O2 and Vodafone networks
- International calling offer on a PAYG basis
- Choice of contract length
- Offers post-paid and pre-paid
- Suitable for mobiles and devices
- Have real-time billing and control
20. 4Com
Some of the features and benefits of 4Com’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a range of business mobile packages
- Competitive prices and tariffs
- Offers a range of mobiles and tablets
- Has the latest mobile models
- Partner with Vodafone
- Provides software to support business improvement
- Quotes available on request
- Offers a range of telecoms solutions
- Highly rated on Google Reviews
- UK-based customer support
21. VTSL
Some of the features and benefits of VTSL’s business mobile phone plans.
- Flexible mobile packages
- Offers multiple networks in one SIM
- They have direct access to the UK’s mobile network
- Simple pricing
- Unlimited texts and minutes
- Can cancel anytime
- Free calls between office and mobiles if on VTSL network
- Can twin desk phones with mobiles
- Voicemail designed for businesses
- Offers World and EU traveller bolt-ons
22. SoConnect
Some of the features and benefits of SoConnect’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a variety of mobile phone deals
- Mobile phone deals available as pay monthly or PAYG
- SIM-only deals
- Unlimited calls available and data allowances vary
- Offers shared data bundles for up to 10 users
- Also offers a range of mobile broadband packages
- Provides cost-effective mobile packages
- Offers a range of devices
- Add any extras such as international roaming
- Next day delivery on devices and SIM cards
23. Best 4 Business Communications
Some of the features and benefits of Best 4 Business Communications’ business mobile phone plans.
- Offers tailored business plans
- Claims to have the most effective contracts
- Offers a choice of leading devices
- Can synch mobiles with your phone systems
- Shared call plans available
- Offers mobile twinning
- Can add telephone systems extensions to your existing system
- Delivers services via EE and O2 networks
- In-house account managers will review your usage
- 24/7 UK-based support
Best 4 Business Communications website
24. Focus Group
Some of the features and benefits of Focus Group’s business mobile phone plans.
- Offers a variety of SIM-only and mobile packages
- Flexible packages tailored to your needs and budget
- Choice of 30-day, 12, 24, 36 or 60 months contracts
- Choice of devices including the latest handsets
- Offers a range of data solutions
- Provides 4G service
- Integrate with your phone system
- Offers competitive tariffs
- Provides a dedicated account manager
- Highly rated on Trustpilot
* Please note we have an affiliate relationship with XLN.