Staying in touch with loved ones over the festive period is a cornerstone of Christmas celebrations, from coordinating family gatherings to managing last-minute gift requests. Tesco Mobile has introduced a new flexible Pay As You Go option designed to make this essential communication both easier and more affordable, putting control firmly back in the hands of customers.
Essentials: Flexible Bundles for Festive Communication
The new Pay as you go Essentials tariff replaces all of Tesco Mobile's existing pay-as-you-go plans, including Rocket Pack and Triple Credit. It offers a simplified approach with five different bundles to choose from, starting from as little as £5 a month, with a minimum £10 top-up required at activation.
Every bundle priced at £10 a month or more includes unlimited UK calls and texts. Customers can easily select, adjust, or cancel their bundle at any time via the dedicated Tesco Mobile app, which also allows for checking usage and managing top-ups. For those who prefer not to use a bundle, standard rates apply: 25p per minute, 10p per text, and 10p per MB of data.
A significant perk for Tesco shoppers is the ability to link a Clubcard account to the Essentials tariff. Every pound topped up earns valuable Clubcard points. As a special limited-time promotion, customers who link their Clubcard within the first 28 days of adding a £15 bundle will collect a bonus of 500 Clubcard points. Points are issued automatically within 30 days.
Enhanced Features and Clearer Calls
For the first time on Tesco Mobile's pay-as-you-go plans, customers will benefit from 4G Calling (VoLTE). This technology provides clearer call quality and more reliable coverage across the UK, and allows users to browse data simultaneously while on a call. Furthermore, all bundles include the ability to use the UK allowance in 48 EU destinations at no extra cost.
Laura Joseph, Chief Customer Officer at Tesco Mobile, commented on the launch: "Pay as you go Essentials is designed to give customers exactly what matters most: dependable coverage, the right balance of data, texts and minutes, and the added bonus of Clubcard points every time they top up." She added, "For the first time, our pay as you go customers also can enjoy 4G Calling, giving them clearer calls and more reliable coverage wherever they are in the UK."
How to Get Started with the New Tariff
Switching to the Essentials plan or purchasing a new bundle is a straightforward process managed through the Tesco Mobile app. To start earning Clubcard points, customers need to link their account by texting the word CLUBCARD to 28578 free from their Tesco Mobile phone.
This new tariff structure offers a practical solution for families seeking cost-effective and manageable communication during the expensive Christmas period and beyond into the New Year. The offer on the 500-point Clubcard bonus ends on 01/02/2026.
For full terms and conditions and more details on Tesco Mobile's Pay as you go Essentials, visit their official website.
