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giffgaff is a mobile network run by its members, offering customers unlocked smartphones, the latest handsets and great SIM deals. The word giffgaff is an ancient Scottish term meaning 'mutual giving' and this is what they believe in. They love simplicity and would rather customers stay with them because they want to as opposed to the fact they are tied in to a contract.

You will find an extensive range of handsets — all of which are unlocked — from brands like Apple, Samsung, Sony, Nokia and Motorola, while you should check out their mobile phone deals and range of second-hand phones. They allow you to pay for handsets via monthly payments and offer free next day delivery, while you can change your plan at any time. Switch a mobile number from any UK operator, be it BT Mobile, Vodafone, Virgin Mobile, Tesco Mobile or the O2 network.

Check what the network coverage is like in your area or take a look at their pay as you go rates, plus international calling and roaming charges. Order a free SIM or check out the giffgaff deals available, while if you love saving money, sign up to TopCashback now and use our cashback offers to get a little back when you buy.

Handsets

If you buy a phone from giffgaff, you can be sure it will be unlocked, meaning you can take it with you at any time. Whether you are looking for iOS or Android mobiles, they have the latest handsets — all of which are unlocked and available at great prices — while the fact there are no giffgaff contract phones means you can change your chosen plan at any time.

Take a look at their Samsung Galaxy S9 mobile phone deals, the Samsung Galaxy S8 or the iPhone XS and benefit from free next day delivery on orders placed before 10pm, while you can also pay monthly to spread the cost, or pay upfront. When searching for a phone, you can sort by recommended, community favourites, latest arrivals or those offered at the cheapest price, while you can also filter results by giffgaff phone deals or brand if you are looking for an Apple, Huawei, Nokia or Sony Xperia. If you are unsure, compare giffgaff mobile phones to see which is best for you.

• Company History

  The giffgaff journey began with the launch of their community in August 2009, with the giffgaff network born three months later.

  The following year saw them send their first goodybag, while 2010 also saw them make their first ever Payback payout. Payback is how giffgaff reward members for giving them a helping hand. They introduced micro SIMs in 2012 and also allowed members the chance to transfer their number from one SIM to a new one, taking any existing goodybags or top-up with them via the SIM Swap service.

  Two years later, they decided to allow some of their members to join their work-from-home team of agents who help members out with problems, while their efforts were recognised when winning the Which? Best Telecoms Service Provider award in both 2014 and 2015.

  January 2016 saw them launch the Joining Buddy scheme, which saw new customers paired with a member of the community who could answer all their giffgaff questions, while in 2017, they allowed customers with an active goodybag to travel to destinations in Europe and use their phone allowance abroad just as they could at home, with no extra top-ups needed. That same year, they also allowed members to cancel their goodybag.

• SIM-only Plans

  Choose one of the giffgaff SIM-only plans and you will be able to change it each month or stick with the same one.

  However, you can be sure they will always recommend the right plan for you, even if it results in you spending less, while with a SIM-only plan from giffgaff, you will be able to enjoy the flexibility and savings which come with it. Their SIM deals are packed full of data, minutes and texts, while they will add an extra 1GB to your data plan for free.

  What's more, you can change or cancel your plan at any time. Opt for as little as 500MB, 150 minutes and 500 texts right through to a goodybag which offers Always On data (speed restrictions apply) if you are constantly on the Internet, plus unlimited minutes, for free calls to mobiles and landlines, and texts.

  Whether you need 3GB, 250 minutes or unlimited texts, you will find calls, texts and data bundles to suit your personal needs. All of their new goodybags include 4G data as standard, while to activate your SIM-only deal, go to their website and enter your activation code.

• Second-Hand Phones

  If you are on the hunt for great giffgaff phone deals, you should take a look at their unlocked, fully tested and data cleansed pre-owned handsets, which come with a six-month warranty.

  Their marketplace allows you to buy and sell pre-owned phones in minutes with no delivery charges. If you are buying, you can browse giffgaff deals by the phone's condition, whether you are looking for something which is good, very good or excellent, while you can search special offers, view by brand or price, or look at recommended handsets and community favourites.

  If you want to recycle your old phone with giffgaff, you can do so no matter which of the UK networks it was on. They accept all types of mobile phones and you can get an instant quote by entering the model. Once you have a price, they will send you the prepaid packaging you will need to send it back in. Then, as soon as they have checked it out, they will send you your cash.