Updated September 30, 2026 · TariffCue Editorial Team
Blau.de vs TalkMobile
What sets them apart
| Compare |  Blau.de |  TalkMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Host network | Telefonica (O2 network) | Vodafone and Three |
| Price from | €6.99 | £4.98 |
| Reference plan prices | Blau Allnet M: 8.99 EUR/month, 40 GB, 24 months Blau Allnet S Flex: 6.99 EUR/month, 15 GB, rolling (1 month notice) No unlimited plan listed; highest listed is Blau Allnet XL Promo: 14.99 EUR/month, 80 GB, 24 months | 15GB: GBP 5.95 per month, 15GB, 30-day; 100GB 12-month: GBP 9.95 per month (GBP 4.98 first 3 months), 100GB, 12-month; No unlimited plan listed |
| Roaming countries | from 100 | 47 |
| Markets | DE | GB |
| Wi-Fi calling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hotspot sharing | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Multi-line discount | Yes | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Seller type (Mvno), SIM-only (Yes), 5G (Yes), eSIM (Yes), EU roaming (Fair use), Credit check required (No).
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Key differences
- Support channels: only Blau.de offers Email.
- Billing: only Blau.de offers Prepaid.
- Contract length: only Blau.de offers 24.
- Contract length: only TalkMobile offers 12.
- Markets: only Blau.de offers DE.
- Markets: only TalkMobile offers GB.
Our verdict on each
Blau.de
Blau suits anyone who wants a cheap German mobile line on a handset they already own, with sim only plans starting at €6.99 a month and no credit check. The trade-off is term length: only Blau Allnet S Flex rolls, and no plan in the range is unlimited.
TalkMobile
TalkMobile suits adults in GB who want a plain sim only deal on Vodafone and Three with no credit check. Entry sits at £4.98, but that rate covers only the opening part of the annual term, so the standard rate afterwards is the figure to plan around.
Score breakdown
| Area | Blau.de | TalkMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.0Cost 9 leans on the rolling Blau Allnet S Flex at €6.99, with sim only across the range and no handset bundle. | 9.1HigherEntry at £4.98 is low, but it is introductory on the annual plan only, and the standard rate follows. |
| Offer | 9.0Higher9 reflects esim and 5G, roaming across from 100 countries, a multi line discount, and no credit check required. | 8.9eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing included, fair use roaming across 47 countries, no credit check. |
| Trust | 8.98.9 rests on Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG trading since 2005, with support on phone, chat and help centre. | Not confirmed |
Where each is licensed and available
| Country | Blau.de | TalkMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Germany | United Kingdom |
Additional countries for Blau.de: 1. Additional countries for TalkMobile: 1.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | Blau.de | TalkMobile |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-only deals | 165 of 416 | 186 of 416 |
| Cheap cell phone plans (MVNOs) | 77 of 137 | 87 of 137 |
| Phone plans with eSIM | 174 of 389 | 187 of 389 |
| Phone plans without a credit check | 9 of 26 | 12 of 26 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Blau.de | TalkMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Billing | Contract, Rolling, PrepaidCovers more | Contract, Rolling |
| Contract length | 1, 24 | 1, 12 |
| Legal entity | Telefónica Germany GmbH & Co. OHG | Talkmobile Limited |
| Headquarters | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Founded | 2005 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Phone, Chat, Help centre, EmailCovers more | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Blau.de | TalkMobile | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roaming countries | from 100at the median | 47below the median | 100 |
Median across 176 listed providers.
Pros and cons
Blau.de
Pros
- Entry is low for a contract mobile plan: Blau Allnet S Flex starts at €6.99 a month, under the €9.30 entry price across the site.
- No credit check is required, so a signup does not hinge on a credit file.
- An esim is available, so a compatible phone can be provisioned digitally on the host network.
Cons
- Use inside the EU is on fair use terms rather than a stated allowance, so a month of heavy use in Europe can cost extra.
- Blau serves DE, so the deal does not stretch to a second market.
- Terms run 1 and 24 months, and the roomier plans, Blau Allnet M and Blau Allnet XL Promo, sit at the long end, while only Blau Allnet S Flex rolls.
TalkMobile
Pros
- No credit check is required, so a past credit issue does not block an order.
- eSIM, 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing are all included as standard, with nothing extra to switch on.
- Host network is Vodafone and Three, so a line can sit on either network without changing provider.
Cons
- The £4.98 rate is introductory, applying to the opening part of the annual plan only, after which the standard rate takes over.
- Roaming is fair use across 47 countries rather than an unrestricted allowance, so heavy roaming abroad is capped by the terms.
Who each suits
Blau.de
Who it suits
- Households that already own a handset and want an extra line, since every Blau plan is sim only and a multi line discount applies.
- Anyone who wants to sign up without a credit check, since none is required, and who can pick contract, rolling or prepaid billing from contract, rolling and prepaid.
- Light-to-moderate data users who travel now and then: roaming reaches from 100 countries, with EU use on fair use terms.
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers who want to buy straight from the host network: Blau is a seller of type mvno, while GETESA, Lonestar Cell MTN and yesss! each sell as a network.
- Anyone who needs unlimited data, since no Blau plan is unlimited; yesss! sets its own tariff as a network seller.
- Users outside DE, where the range is sold in a single market, so a network from their own home market such as GETESA or Lonestar Cell MTN is the fairer starting point.
TalkMobile
Who it suits
- Adults in GB who want a sim only line on Vodafone and Three without a credit check.
- People with an eSIM handset who want 5G, wifi calling and hotspot sharing active from the start.
- Travellers who need fair use roaming across 47 countries rather than a fully unrestricted allowance.
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers who want the host network's own tariff: GETESA and yesss! both sell as network operators, while TalkMobile is mvno.
- Anyone set on unlimited data, since no unlimited plan appears among the reference plan prices; yesss! and Lonestar Cell MTN run as network operators on their own brands.
Country by country
| Country | Blau.de | TalkMobile |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | Yes | No |
| United Kingdom | No | Yes |
Questions about each
Blau.de
How much is the cheapest Blau plan?+
Blau Allnet S Flex is the entry plan at €6.99 a month, billed rolling with a month's notice rather than a fixed term. The next tier, Blau Allnet M, carries a longer commitment, and the largest listed, Blau Allnet XL Promo, sits at the long end of the term range. Among the brands ranked on entry price, Blau holds position 132 of 258.
Does Blau run a credit check?+
No credit check is required, which is why these tariffs sit alongside the no credit check plans in this group. Billing spans contract, rolling and prepaid, so the same walk-through applies whether a customer picks a fixed term or a prepaid option, and an esim is available to get the line running without a paper card.
TalkMobile
How much does a TalkMobile sim only plan cost at the start?+
Entry pricing starts at £4.98. That figure is introductory on the annual plan and covers only the opening part of the term, with the standard monthly rate applying after that. A monthly plan with a smaller allowance is listed as well, so the annual rate is the figure that matters at renewal.
Do I need a credit check to get a TalkMobile SIM?+
No credit check is required, and that is why the provider shows up in no credit check plan lists. Entry at £4.98 can be set up without a credit search on record, so a past credit issue does not stand in the way of ordering.