Guides — page 10
Page 10 of 15. Long-form, citation-rich guides on UK telephone numbering, common scam patterns, and how to identify any UK caller using free public data.
- Mobile
iPhone 18 Pro Max: expected UK price and timing
What to realistically expect from the iPhone 18 Pro Max in the UK — likely launch timing, expected price context, rumoured features (clearly labelled as speculation) and how to decide whether to wait.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile
iPhone 18 release date UK: what we actually know
When is the iPhone 18 coming out in the UK? An honest, hype-free look at what Apple has confirmed (nothing yet), what its launch history suggests, and how to be ready to switch and keep your number.
19 Jun 2026
- Scam & safety
Is this number a scammer? How to check a UK number safely
Worried a UK number is a scammer? Here's a practical checklist to judge whether a caller is genuine or fraudulent, the red flags that give scammers away, and exactly what to do — without relying on a 'scammer number list'.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
O2 voicemail number: access, setup and how to turn it off
The O2 voicemail number is 901. Here's how to call O2 voicemail from your phone or abroad, set up a greeting and PIN, reset a forgotten PIN, and turn voicemail off completely (1760).
19 Jun 2026
- Identification
Phone number search UK: how to look up any number
A complete guide to searching a UK phone number — how to identify the number type, read its reputation and community reports, and work out who called, across landlines, mobiles and non-geographic numbers.
19 Jun 2026
- Identification
Type in a phone number and find out who it is (UK, free)
Want to type in a phone number and find out who it is? Here are the free methods that actually work in the UK, what each one returns, and the honest limits — no fake 'owner finder' required.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
Vodafone voicemail number: how to access and manage it
The Vodafone voicemail number is 121. Here's how to call Vodafone voicemail from your phone or abroad (+44 7836 121121), set up a greeting and PIN, reset a forgotten PIN, and turn voicemail off.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
What is a PAC code and how to get one (keep your number)
A PAC code lets you switch UK mobile network and keep your number. How to get one by texting PAC to 65075, how long it lasts, STAC vs PAC, and the full switch timeline — UK 2026 guide.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
What is a PUK code and how to unlock a blocked SIM
A PUK code unlocks a SIM that has been blocked after wrong PIN entries. Here's what a PUK is, how to find yours on EE, O2, Vodafone and Three, how to use it, and what to do if the SIM is permanently blocked.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
What is a spend cap and how to set one on your mobile
A spend cap limits what you can be charged beyond your mobile allowance, protecting you from bill shock. Here's what a spend cap is, how it differs from a data cap, and how to set one on EE, O2, Vodafone and Three.
19 Jun 2026
- Mobile networks
What is MMS messaging and how to fix it not sending
MMS lets you send pictures, videos and group messages — unlike plain text SMS. Here's what MMS is, how it differs from SMS, what it costs, and how to fix MMS that won't send or receive on iPhone and Android.
19 Jun 2026
- Reverse lookup
Who is calling me from this number? How to find out (UK)
A number you don't recognise just called. Here's how to find out who is calling, what missed calls and one-ring scams mean, and exactly what to do before you ring back. UK 2026 guide.
19 Jun 2026