5GB Plan

The Hadeda 5GB Plan is a 30-day rolling UK mobile plan with 5GB of 4G/5G UK data, unlimited UK calls, and unlimited UK texts for £6.49 per month, on the Vodafone UK network. A UK eSIM SIM-only plan with no long-term contract, designed for South Africans living in the UK. Available as an eSIM or a physical nano-SIM by post.

What’s included

• 5GB of 4G/5G UK mobile data every 30 days
• Unlimited UK-to-UK calls and texts
• Choice of eSIM or physical nano-SIM
• Vodafone UK network coverage (5G access in supported areas)
• No contract, no credit check, cancel any time
• 20% off EPICeSIM travel eSIMs — eSIMs for 190+ countries including South Africa, while you’re a Hadeda Mobile subscriber
• Hadeda Caller bolt-on — call any South African phone number from a South African caller ID, from 4.2p/min

UK plan, world traveller — covered both ways

The Hadeda Plans are UK-only — no roaming. For travel data (including trips back to SA), use our sister brand EPICeSIM, which has South Africa-specific eSIMs and 190+ countries covered. As a Hadeda Mobile subscriber you get a 20% discount on EPICeSIM travel eSIMs (rising to 30% on the 10GB Plan and above) for as long as your subscription is active.

Best for

Predictable, lower-volume users who know their habits — messaging, browsing, banking, and a bit of audio on the move — but who still spend most of the day on Wi-Fi. The kind of person who knows roughly how much data they use each month and prefers paying for what they need.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 5GB Plan right for me?

5GB suits users who mostly call, text, and use Wi-Fi at home and at work, with predictable light-to-moderate mobile data use through the day. If you stream music or video over mobile data on a commute, take video calls away from Wi-Fi, or hotspot a laptop, the 10GB Plan at £8.99 is a more comfortable fit — and it raises your EPICeSIM travel discount from 20% to 30%, which more than offsets the price step for anyone who travels.

Which network does Hadeda Mobile use?

Hadeda runs on Vodafone UK. Vodafone UK and Three UK merged in May 2025 to form VodafoneThree, which has announced £11 billion of network investment over 10 years.

Does the 5GB Plan include 5G?

Yes. The plan uses the Vodafone UK 4G and 5G network. 5G is available in supported areas, on supported phones, at no extra cost.

eSIM or physical SIM?

eSIM activation is typically completed in a few minutes via QR code (timing depends on your handset), free, and works on any iPhone XS or newer and recent Samsung Galaxy and Pixel models. A physical nano-SIM is posted to your UK address and works on any phone with a SIM slot.

Can I use my Hadeda eSIM or SIM in a 5G router or MiFi device?

No. Hadeda Mobile eSIMs and SIMs are licensed for use in a phone — one device, one customer. Use in dedicated routers, MiFi devices, or other non-phone hardware is not permitted under our Acceptable Use Policy. Mobile hotspot from your phone (tethering to a laptop or tablet) is fully supported.

What’s Hadeda Caller, and how is it different from WhatsApp?

Hadeda Caller is a calling app that can dial any South African phone number — mobiles, landlines, business lines, banks, hospitals, schools, hotels, restaurants. The person you call sees a South African caller ID, so it looks like a local call. Apps like WhatsApp, FaceTime, and Signal can usually only call other users of the same app — Hadeda Caller reaches the number you actually need. Subscriber rates start from 4.2p/min to SA mobiles. Full rate card available in your Hadeda Mobile account dashboard.

What if I need more data one month?

Add a one-off data bolt-on from your dashboard, or upgrade to the 10GB Plan at £8.99 from the next cycle.

Is there a fair-use policy?

5GB is a hard allowance, not subject to fair-use throttling. UK calls and texts on Hadeda plans are unlimited and governed by our standard Acceptable Use Policy — personal use, no commercial reselling.

Want more headroom? The 10GB Plan at £8.99 includes 30% off EPICeSIM travel — most users who travel even occasionally end up better off on 10GB once the EPICeSIM saving is factored in.