Mobile virtual operator
Halden Connect
Labs score 74Low-cost SIM only plans on a host network, sensible for light users who value flexibility over peak speed.
Coverage74
Speed62
Reliability71
Value90
What it does well
- Very low entry pricing
- Rolling monthly terms
- Simple, honest plan structure
What to watch
- Deprioritised during network congestion
- No 5G on the cheapest plans
Placeholder dataProvider assessments are launch copy based on our initial testing framework.
Plans
Current Halden Connect plans
Example plans, structured so live pricing and offer links can be attached.
Related Labs work
Testing that informs this page
Labs test9 min
Can 5G replace home broadband?
We ran a 5G home router alongside full fibre for six weeks. Here is where it held up, and where it quietly fell apart.
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Field research11 min
Best connectivity for rural homes
Fixed wireless, 4G with an external antenna, satellite or a community network — how to work out which one your address actually supports.
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Comparison8 min
Starlink versus 5G
Two very different ways to get online without a fixed line. We compare cost, latency, weather resilience and where each one makes sense.
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