During my second test on VF this year, I have realised that if you play your cards right, Vodafone can be both a cheap and cheerful network.

VF has a subsidary infamously known as VOXI. As a normal customer, you will basically notice no difference between VF and VOXI other than the fact that you will need to log into the VOXI website to manage your account. It's basically Vodafone in disguise.

If you're a technical mobile network enthusiastic sadcase like me, you may notice some obvious differences such as no SA 5G but otherwise you're all fine.

VOXI shows the vodafone UK logo on your phone screen, uses a VF SIM card, shows as VF on your bank statement and even uses the same trading name as vodafone limited.

The only reason to be with the top dog main brand is to have 5G Ultra or a phone contract plan.

Between you and me, if you buy a VOXI package worth atleast £15, it has a glitch that it will not take your data off the meter so you can do anything you like essentially giving you unlimited data. This does not work on their £10 and £12 plan but £15 will do just fine.

In summary, if you want to use a Vodafone network without stressing about 5G SA and you buy your phone outright without a contract. Use VOXI and thank me later.