Please read these Tariff Terms and Conditions carefully as they affect your rights and liabilities under the law and set out the terms under which Tesco Mobile makes the tariff available to you.
The Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service Terms and Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Privacy Policy also apply.
1. Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service
1.1 The Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service includes a number of minutes, texts and/or data which can be used without extra charge ('Flexible credit'). The Flexible Credit available to you will depend on the tariff you choose.
1.2. Calls to voicemail are decremented from your Flexible credit. Calls to selected telephone helplines are free of charge and as such are also not decremented from your Flexible credit.
2. Flexible credit and Call Charges
2.1 Flexible credit can be used to make calls in the UK to:
(a) standard UK landlines (starting 01, 02 or 03 numbers only); and
(b) 07 numbers allocated to UK mobile network operators that provide mobile services with substantial national coverage (this currently includes the five major operators O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone and 3, and providers such as Virgin Mobile, Tesco Mobile and BT Fusion).
2.2 Flexible credit can not be used to make calls made in the UK to:
(a) non-geographic numbers and free phone numbers starting (starting 08, &, 05);
(b) non-standard or "special" 07 numbers (all those 07 numbers that are not specifically included in your Flexible credit, i.e. are not used to provide mobile services, including 07 numbers allocated to network operators in Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man), 076 numbers and 070 numbers;
(c) any number ranges which Tesco Mobile reasonably believes are being used for call forwarding services, onward calling services or numbers that pay a revenue share. Examples of such number ranges include 07744 or 07755, 078225, 079879, 078730, 078931, 079118, 079112, 078930, 078921, 077000, 079245, 079246, but are subject to change; or
(d) premium rate and directory enquiries numbers where special charges apply.
2.3 Flexible credit can be used to make video calls.
2.4 A list of the numbers which are not included in your Flexible Credit and their charges Click here. Please note that it is updated regularly as new number ranges are allocated or we become aware that the use of existing ranges has changed.
2.5 Once you have used all your Flexible credit, any calls made in the UK to numbers which would previously have been included will be charged at the current rate. To check your call charges Click here.
2.6 Any calls made from abroad (including Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man) or to an international destination from within the UK will be charged at standard roaming or international call rates. To see all our roaming rates Click here.
2.7 Minimum call charges may apply Click here for more information.
3. Flexible credit and Text Charges
3.1 Flexible credit can be used for:
(a) texts sent in the UK to UK mobiles,
(b) picture or video messages sent from the UK to UK mobiles (subject to having a compatible handset).
(c) GPRS browsing on the mobile internet in the UK
3.2 Flexible credit can not be used for:
(a) premium rate texts where special charges apply,
(b) texts sent from the UK to international numbers;
(c) texts sent from outside the UK to any number;
(d) any chargeable texts you receive.
3.3 Once you have used all your Flexible credit, any texts sent in the UK to numbers which would previously have been included will be charged at the current rate Click here for details.
3.4 Any texts sent from abroad (including Jersey, Guernsey and the Isle of Man) or to an international destination from within the UK will be charged at standard roaming or international call. To see all our roaming rates Click here.
3.5 Minimum call charges may apply Flexible credit. Click here for details.
4. Flexible credit and Data Charges
4.1 Flexible credit can be used on GPRS and 3G networks (as applicable to your handset), for personal internet use via your mobile phone whilst you are in the UK.
4.2 All usage must be for your private, personal and non-commercial purposes. You may not use your SIM Card:
(a) in, or connected to, any other device including modems;
(b) to allow the continuous streaming of any audio / video content, enable Voice over Internet (VOIP), P2P or file sharing; or
(c) in such a way that adversely impacts the service to other Tesco Mobile or Telefonica O2 UK customers.
4.3 Once you have used all your Flexible credit, any data use which would previously have been included will be charged at the current rate Click here for details.
4.4 If we reasonably suspect you are not acting in accordance with this paragraph, we reserve the right to impose further charges, impose network protection controls which may reduce your speed of transmission or disconnect your tariff at any time, having attempted to contact you first.
4.5 To access data services your mobile device must be data compatible and enabled. Access to data services is subject to network coverage.
5. Favourite Numbers
5.1 Your Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly tariff includes up to five Favourite Numbers. Click here for more information.
5.2 Your Favourite Numbers can only be used to make calls or send texts to those numbers which would form part of any Flexible credit as set out in paragraphs 2 and 3.
5.3 Favourite Numbers call and text rates apply only if calls are made or texts are sent in the UK.
5.4 To set-up your Favourite Numbers call 282 free from your Tesco Mobile and follow the instructions or access My Tesco Mobile Click here. Please allow 48 hours for your Favourite Numbers to be activated.
5.5 You need to ensure that when dialling your Favourite Numbers, you dial them using the same format as you have given them to us when registering.
5.6 There are no limits to the number of calls or texts you can make in any one month period to your Favourite Numbers.
5.7 Minimum call charges will apply to all calls to Favourite Numbers. For more information Click here.
5.8 You can change your Favourite Numbers once within any 30-day period by calling 282 free from your Tesco Mobile. If you want to continue with the same numbers then no action is required from you.
5.9 If your mobile number is barred for whatever reason then you may lose the benefits of your Favourite Numbers', and be required to set them up again.
5.10 Once you have activated your Favourite Numbers, you are deemed to have accepted the terms and conditions in relation to this service.
5.11 Favourite Numbers are subject to reasonable use as determined by Tesco Mobile. Tesco Mobile reserves the right to remove, vary or amend any elements of the service.
6. Unlimited Flexible Credit
6.1 Unlimited Flexible Credit may be available on selected tariffs. Where Unlimited Flexible Credit is available we may impose an upper limit on the amount of Flexible Credit that can be used without further charge. Any such limit will be clearly set out on www.tescomobile.com or in any marketing materials and will only be imposed to prevent atypical use and/or abuse.
6.2 Unlimited Flexible Credit is subject to the following fair usage policy which includes, but is not limited to use by you (or any third party permitted by you):
(i) for auto delivery, continuing or extensive call forwarding, telemarketing solicitation, polling, fax or voicemail broadcasting.
(ii) of the Tesco Mobile Network for commercial purposes;
(iii) which we reasonably believe impacts the service of other customers or may adversely affect the Network;
(iv) which we reasonably believe excessively or continually exceeds any upper limit which is imposed;
6.3 We reserve the right to monitor your usage and, if we reasonably determine that your use is abusive or in breach of our fair usage policy, we may do any or all of the following:
(i) request you to moderate your use;
(ii) impose further charges in respect of your atypical or abusive use; or
(iii) transfer you to a tariff that does not include Unlimited Flexible Credit.
6.4. Where abuse or breach is suspected, we will endeavour to contact you before taking action in accordance with paragraph 6.2. In the case of severe abuse, as reasonably determined by us, we reserve the right to suspend your use of the Tesco Mobile Pay monthly service or end your service agreement, having attempted to contact you first.
7. Picture and Video Messaging
7.1 To send picture and video messages or make video calls a compatible handset is required
7.2 If you acquire a picture messaging handset from a non Tesco Mobile source you must inform your service provider in order for picture or video messaging or calls to be set up on the Tesco Mobile network. Picture and video messaging and calls will work in foreign networks with which Tesco Mobile has a GPRS roaming agreement, subject to coverage and applicable roaming charges.
8. Tarrifs requiring Top-up
8.1 Where we offer a tariff that requires you to pay credit onto your account ('Top-up') in addition to your monthly subscription, the Terms and Conditions in this Paragraph 8 will also apply.
8.2 You will need to Top-up in order to make calls, sent texts and access data that are:
(i) not included in your Flexible Credit as set out in paragraphs 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 above; and
(ii) made ;after you have used all of your Flexible Credit; together, 'Chargeable Use'.
8.3 Each time you use your Mobile Phone for Chargeable Use, the Top-up associated with your account will be reduced by the amount of the Chargeable Use. It is up to you to decide how much Top-up to load onto your account. If your account has no Top-up you will still be able to receive incoming calls, and use any Flexible Credit that is available, but you will not be able to make any Chargeable Use of your Mobile Phone.
8.4 If your Mobile Phone is lost, stolen, damaged or destroyed, or used in an unauthorised manner, you must report this to us as soon as possible. You will be responsible for any use of Top-up until you report this to us. 8.5 You will be billed and required to pay your bill in accordance with the Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service Terms and Conditions.Chargeable Use will be shown on your call history log only. It will not be included on your bill as a charge that requires payment. Any Top-up not used before your next Billing Date will be shown on your bill and rolled over for use the following month.
8.6 Top-up does not qualify for Free Credit or other inclusive minutes which may be available on our Pay As You Go Tariff(s).
8.7 You can Top-up either by voucher, Electronic To-up, credit or debit, or other means approved by us.
9. General
9.1 Unused Flexible credit cannot be carried forward one month to the next on any tariff, except for your first Minimum Term. Please see the Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service Terms and Conditions for details Click here. Existing customers transferring tariffs will lose any accrued rollover allowance.
9.2 We will impose a maximum limit on your account which will be reached if your chargeable calls are equal to three times your monthly subscription fee in any one month. The maximum limit does not apply to you if you are on a tariff that requires you to Top-up in addition to your monthly subscription. Please see the Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service Terms and Conditions for details Click here.
9.3 You may have up to five SIM Cards registered to each Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service account.
The Tesco Mobile Pay Monthly Service is operated by Tesco Mobile Limited, Tesco House, Delamare Road, Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, EN8 9SL. Company Registration No. 04780736, VAT No. 815-3845-24 .

The Direct Debit Guarantee
This Guarantee is offered by all banks and building societies that accept instructions to pay Direct Debits.
If there are any changes to the amount, date or frequency of your Direct Debit Tesco Mobile will notify you 10 working days in advance of your account being debited or as otherwise agreed. If you request Tesco Mobile to collect a payment, confirmation of the amount and date will be given to you at the time of the request.
If an error is made in the payment of your Direct Debit, by Tesco Mobile or your bank or building society you are entitled to a full and immediate refund of the amount paid from your bank or building society.
If you receive a refund you are not entitled to, you must pay it back when Tesco Mobile asks you to.
You can cancel a Direct Debit at any time by simply contacting your bank or building society. Written confirmation may be required. Please also notify us.
Last updated: 16/11/09