Tescomobile Reviews 537

TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Review summary

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Considering 175 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers expressed significant dissatisfaction with the customer service, frequently describing it as appalling, unhelpful, and difficult to reach, particularly after the relocation of call centers abroad. Reviewers often encountered staff who were perceived as rude, incompetent, and unable to resolve issues, leading to repeated calls and unfulfilled promises. Common complaints included problems with network coverage, phone services not working, and issues with payments, such as unauthorized deductions or double billing. Some people also felt that communication skills were poor, especially with overseas call centers where language barriers made it hard to understand or be understood. However, a few other people also felt that some in-store staff and specific customer service representatives were patient, knowledgeable, and provided excellent assistance.

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Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR ROCKET PACK BALANCE because money has disappeared from my balance THREE times this year - 17/01, 17/02 and now 17/08 (note the same day of each month). Each time no reason is given... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well, I have got to say Tescomobile, you've proven to be the absolute worst service (network) and customer service I have every come across. No point complaining too much as those poor people you... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Do not use their staff they do not communicate. Or care about Customer relations and take money from your account without permission Taken nearly a year to sort out problems with t mobile I had to... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service. I am now leaving after being with them for 4 years. They simply do not appreciate their customers. Staff are rude, unhelpful and unfriendly. They refuse to put you through t... See more


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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Shocking....

Been with Tesco for years on Pay Monthly. After today im off as soon as.....
SIM card decided to stop working. Rang Customer Service - its now offshore, 3 days for a new SIM. I explain i'm waiting for a call from the Hospital regards Cancer care/ monitoring. They suggest i get a Pay as you Go SIM then have my old number transfered over. I get a new SIM, they then tell me it has to be topped up by £10 to work. Ok, heres my card details- no you need a voucher. No work around, no help, no deducting my pay monthly- just a cant do attitude. Go out again to get a voucher. Top it up then hope they will transfer the number.All afternoon this took, no common sense used, no understanding, not much help. Offer of £30 credit but i just wanted help getting my phone running again because of the hospital calls. No empathy, reading off a script- and sticking to it, with a lack of info leading to multiple visits to Tesco stores. Disappointed and upset. Thought better of Tesco

September 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tesco 0 Stars for Customer Support

Tesco Mobile Customer Service - USELESS
Tried to query my billing now that my contract is coming to an end. I rang 4455 as instructed and was advised I would be sent a text so I could chat with an advisor. Well that didn't work !
So Irang again and this time went through the automated process - eventually got put through to an advisor - in India ! HERE WE GO. She couldn't comprehend my simple question of how much my next bill would be. She couldnt explain when my next bill would be debited from my bank. Why oh why do these companies insist on outsourcing their support to cheap labour abroad. Absolutely SHOCKING.

September 17, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terminated contract that was still being.used, not escalating issues when they say they are going to

What went wrong this time? Well last time and month ago, my son wanted to upgrade his phone,which was on my contract, he wanted to keep his old number! He got a new phone was told 24 hours and his number would work on his new sim. In 24 hours that didnt happen, they deleted my number and also my contract! Said my son will have to wait 24 hours for for his new number to work also they would escalate my query and get my number put back on, 24 hours later no escalation, another 24 hours was told I would have to have a sim pay as you go because they terminated my contract, I had pay as you go sim and had to wait another 48 hours to get my old.number a total of a week waiting, it eventually came on but knowing only had a few weeks left on the sim, decided to get a new contract, they said old number will go on new sim when I put it in phone in 24 hours, ok, 24 hours later new phone doesnt work with new sim, they out this sim as pay as you go and my old sim still had my number on, put that in new phone could make calls but not receive calls or text. Phoned customer service again, after 50mins they are going to escalate it, this will take 4/5 days so put 10 credit on new sim in old phone, phoned back today 5 days later to be told.it hasn't been escalated!!! Now habe to wait for it to be escalated again and im supposed to get a phone call within 24 hours, I wont hold my breath.How can they keep getting it so wrong?
If the was a zero star I would use that,if this doesnt get resolved this time I will give them it back, this has been disgusting service tesco mobile.yoy should be ashamed of yourself.

September 11, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Customer service people

The network is fine. I've been with Tesco mobile for over ten years. But where in hell have they opened the new customer service hub? I asked for a monthly bill or statement to be sent to my email address. I was told my tesco account was closed in 2014 and was told it's not a bank with a tone that is unacceptable. Very rude call centre personal.

September 6, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer service

Terrible customer service, wish I could understand the language because it's not English! Poor network coverage, unable to speak to other Tesco mobiles. Yet they keep saying nothing is wrong with the signal. Yes there is! Would not recommend taking out a contract with them. Very poor.

September 5, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Tesco mobile staff trained to lie.

I was unable to access my account online. When I spoke to them on the phone, they lied to me so that they would be able to set up my account so that I would have to use a code sent to my mobile every time I logged on on my computer. I understand the need for security but to lie to customers is despicable.

September 4, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I am extremely disappointed with Tesco…

I am extremely disappointed with Tesco Mobile’s customer service. For weeks I have been trying to obtain a proof of barring document for my device, which is required by my insurance company. Despite repeated requests, Tesco Mobile has been unable to provide this. As a result, my insurance claim has been blocked and I am left without a working phone. The lack of efficiency, communication, and basic support is unacceptable for a company of this size. I strongly advise others to think carefully before choosing Tesco Mobile.

August 24, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Zero customer service

Been with Tesco mobile for years but first time I've dealt with customer service. Unable to send text messages from France . Asda mobile and Lebara no problem. Rang customer service 5 days ago tried to fob me off. Assume call centre in India. Told me somebody from tech dept would contact me within 24 hours. Needless to say never happened. Will be ending my long association with Tesco mobile on my return to UK. Would advise using a decent company like Lebara. More data and cheaper. Tesco mobile did offer me compensation 200 clubcard points worth £2. What a joke and still can't text.

September 1, 2025
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dont call 08 numbers unless your happy to pay £1 per minute

I called my travel lodge hotel knowing it would cost £0.13p per minute, however what I didn't realise was the excessive charges tesco apply to 08 numbers. 0.55p plus an access charge. So I was completely unaware I was paying near £1 per minute just to speak to my hotel reception. Apparently it is in my T&C's but I find this all very underhand when these excessive fees are in the small print.

August 22, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Look at bills closely

Tesco mobile already expensive for similar sim only plans. Have threatened to leave numerous times (only got 50p loyalty discount) , have just taken the plunge, twice the data unlimited calls and texts for a 3rd of the price. Have just checked my Tesco bills,they seem to be pay a month behind, so April price increase was applied in March!!!

August 15, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Double Billing if you change billing dates

If you change your billing date Tesco Mobile double bill you , they don’t just adjust the automatically double billing dates you !
And if you complain about it they don’t care !
Absolutely crooked company avoid avoid avoid , customer care is atrocious too

August 12, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

had a phone on contract

had a phone on contract, lost it months ago, got a replacement, had it a few months, it broke last week so i sent it for repairs and im being accused of sending in the original phone which is quite literally impossible as it was lost, got spoken to patronisingly about how IMEI numbers work which i knew about already but it is quite literally IMPOSSIBLE to be the original phone, so thats left me without a phone for another week or two dependant on if their complaints team even bother to read and fix their issue. will be cancelling and going back to EE where they don't make expensive mistakes.

August 7, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

So slow less than 2mbps a second and…

So slow less than 2mbps a second and even when supposedly connected to 5g it's terrible.I believe they are also in the process of turning off 3g which will probably make it even worse!!no 5g in my immediate area aswell.

August 7, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Pretty useless customer service

Pretty useless customer service! I mislaid my back-up pay-as-you-go phone so they blocked the sim card and sent a new one out. Found my phone but the new sim card didn't work. Another lengthy call with stupid security questions about a phone I seldom use. A further sim card sent out but this still doesn't work. Haven't got the energy to try again!!!

July 30, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I ordered an upgrade on line

I ordered an upgrade on line. Decided I wanted more data, called Tesco mobile, after managing to get past there automated service and talk to a real person was told I needed to cancel my order and reorder, the call was then terminated. I called later to cancel my order, again speaking to real person, the call which lasted 22 minutes which was mainly silence I was told that I had to wait until the phone had been delivered before I could cancel. IF I COULD GIVE ZERO STARS I WOULD

August 5, 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Customer service support line on…

Customer service support line on 03453014455 does not try and help at all. I have rang to do a sim swap and have have to ring back another 5 times for them to try and sort due to incompetence on their behalf. Would not recommend.

July 30, 2025
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