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A new virtual mobile operator (mvno) has launched today called Rocket Mobile, which claims to have been “built exclusively for football fans” and will harness 4G and 5G (mobile broadband) connectivity from VodafoneThree’s (Vodafone and Three UK) growing national UK network infrastructure.
Customers of the eSIM focused service can expect to pay £16 per month for unlimited data, calls and text messages on a no-contract plan. The service also includes 20GB of EU data roaming and 1GB for the rest of the world. In addition, subscribers will apparently benefit from “exclusive football games, content, and live events” as part of their GFN (Global Fan Network) partnership.
“Football fans never get an easy ride – everyone knows the costs of tickets, merch, and just supporting the teams they love,” said Brett Lotriet Best of Rocket Mobile. “It’s time for a fan revolution in mobile. Rocket Mobile is here to give fans everything they need at a price they can actually afford. For £16 a month, they get all their data, calls, and texts, with a fair price that’s locked in – a small way to support the community that is the lifelblood of the game.”
The price point makes this service similar to iD Mobile and a few others, although they offer 30GB of EU roaming data in 50 destinations but lack the GFN partnership. But whether the latter is enough to make you adopt an unfamiliar new eSIM provider is another matter. “Rocket Mobile isn’t just another mobile provider,” added Best. “It’s a platform for fans to connect, create, and celebrate the sport they love, without being priced out of the game.”