[2026-02-15 image ©vodafone] At the start of the year, about now, Samsung is likely to release their newest version of their flagship mobile phone, the S26. Ultra The likelihood is that these will be more expensive than last year with a cost or around £1400. Many who buy this device will also get an unlimited betwork plan which, depending on the network, cost £25. Is that too much?
Ask people if they think this is too much they will naturally say yes. In fact ask if anything is too much they will say yes. But ask what you get for £25pcm. Unlimited phone calls, so no need for a landline that would cost you £10 from BT. Unlimited data whilst out and about; ability to use your phone for managing everyday life - all included.
This topic came to mind when a YouTuber was comparing the US and UK. In the US, according to the YouTuber, mobile costs are nearly twice those in the UK. They put this down to a larger country and more cost to develop the network; maybe maybe not.
One issue that all tech companies from BT, Broadband suppliers, mobile operators have is that at the back end, away from the customer is some very complex and expensive equipment which has to be paid for. Now I am not calling fro a massive rise in mobile charges but a realisation that the provision of 5G to your home is a costly business.
