Description
The Hadeda 1GB Plan is a 30-day rolling UK mobile plan with 1GB of 4G/5G UK data, unlimited UK calls, and unlimited UK texts for £4.49 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
- 1GB 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
- 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
- Optional Hadeda Caller credit — 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
A visitor SIM, second SIM, or emergency fallback — for people who mostly use Wi-Fi and only need a little mobile data for messages, banking, maps, and the odd photo back to the family group. Particularly suited to a UK number for Ouma or Oupa (grandma or grandad) visiting for a few months, or for cousins on tour who need a working UK line without committing to anything.
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
- Can I get a physical SIM instead of an eSIM?
- Yes. Choose your preference at checkout. eSIM activation is typically completed in a few minutes via QR code (timing depends on your handset). A physical nano-SIM is posted to your UK address and works on any phone with a SIM slot — best for older or non-eSIM phones, dual-SIM setups using both physical slots, or anyone who prefers a card.
- Is this a good option for family visiting from South Africa?
- Yes. The 30-day rolling structure means visiting family can take a Hadeda plan for as long as they’re in the UK and cancel before the next renewal. eSIM activation works on any compatible iPhone or Android phone, including phones brought from South Africa (provided they’re not locked to a specific SA network).
- 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 happens at the end of 30 days?
- The plan auto-renews. Cancel any time from your Hadeda Mobile dashboard with no notice period and no exit fee.
- Can I keep my existing UK number?
- Yes — request a PAC code from your current UK provider during sign-up and we’ll port it across, usually within one working day.
