Compare and Recycle was launched in 2010 with a mission to help customers make the most money for their used phones. It is now the UK’s largest independent mobile phone recycling comparison, and over the years the website helped millions of customers to reduce the carbon footprint of their tech ownership and get in excess of a quarter of a billion pounds for their pre-owned mobile phones and other devices. Compare and Recycle offers an array of comparison services where users can easily recycle their smartphones, tablets or wearables for more. Working with a network of trusted recycling companies and providing the most simple and secure trade-in process to our customers, we are committed to making a recycling-first approach to upgrades a second nature

Our Heritage.

Founded more than 24 years ago, GK Telecom has firmly positioned itself as a prominent distributor in the UK's telecommunications landscape. Beginning with a focus on calling cards, we expanded into the prepaid SIM market in 2004. Today, we are one of just four distributors specialising in SIM-only options in the UK, boasting sales of over 100,000 SIMs per month across various network providers.

Continuous Innovation.

We have consistently evolved, adapting to market dynamics, and leading the charge in introducing groundbreaking eSIM technology. This revolutionary method of communication has dramatically altered the market by allowing customers to switch networks instantly without the necessity of a physical SIM card, thus making global communication more straightforward and cost-effective.

Distinctive Market Position.

What differentiates GK Telecom from the competition are our unique mobile accessories, in- house branding capabilities, and point-of-sale services. Notably, our committed customer service team is always available and highly valued by our clients. As an award-winning and reliable business partner in the mobile industry, we distinguish ourselves through a steadfast commitment to innovation and quality.

LEBARA was born in 2001. Created by three entrepreneurs, our name was formed from the first 2 letters of their names LEon, BAskaran & RAtheesan. In those days, the big networks used to charge an arm and a leg to stay connected with your loved ones abroad. Our founders saw this as an opportunity and disrupted the telecoms industry in Europe with international calls from just 1p per minute, cementing Lebara as true pioneers in value.


Fast forward 2 decades, Lebara continues to provide industry leading value, now with SIM-only plans from just £5 a month along with roam like home in the EU & India included for no extra charge. With the reliability of the superfast network from Vodafone back by award winning customer service and no annual price rises since 2020, its no surprise that over 2m customers in the UK have made a smarter choice.

Likewize offers the most comprehensive protection against any technology disruption. Whether a device is lost, stolen, damaged, malfunctioning, in need of an upgrade or the user does not know how to do something, Likewize provides the solution. Trusted by the world’s largest brands, telcos, and banks, to look after approximately a billion of their customers. We operate in over 30 countries, resolving 250 million problems each year across insurance, warranty, repairs, trade-ins, recycling, and premium tech support. For more information, please visit: www.likewize.com.

Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies and we are proud to be part of Comcast Corporation. Across six countries our innovative products connect millions of customers to the best apps, and all the entertainment, sports, news and arts they love, including our own award-winning original content.

VodafoneThree is the UK’s largest mobile network operator serving the fixed and mobile market, formed following the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK in June 2025.

Through an unprecedented £11 billion investment, VodafoneThree will build the UK’s best network. The network will deliver reliable, quality connectivity to all nations and regions, creating as many as 13,000 jobs and laying a digital foundation for the country’s growth ambitions. VodafoneThree is the only mobile network operator with a fully funded, regulated and guaranteed network build plan, reaching 99.95% population coverage by 2034. From big cities to small towns, and everywhere in between, the company’s mission is to build the UK’s best network.

VodafoneThree is a private company, 51% owned by Vodafone and 49% owned by CK Hutchison Holdings. It encompasses all businesses and assets, including Vodafone UK, Three UK, VOXI Mobile, SMARTY and Talkmobile.