Lidl to launch brand new budget mobile phone plans - but only for certain shoppers

Lidl to launch brand new budget mobile phone plans - but only for certain shoppersIf you are fed up with rising mobile phone bills constantly - Lidl are tipped to launch phone contracts in the UK in the race to become the UK's cheapest networkCommentsTechnologyNiamh Kirk Lifestyle Writer10:16, 13 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesLidl could soon be offering cheap phone calls alongside a range of unusual offerings in the middle aisleYour weekly shop could get even cheaper - and we're not just talking about the price of petrol.‌Lidl is reportedly set to move into the mobile phone game, taking on the big pricey networks with bargain plans. The only caveat? You'll need a Lidl Plus account to get in on the deal.‌It’s part of a massive £600 million investment that will see the supermarket giant not only take over your signal but also open 50 brand-new stores across the country.‌The bargain supermarket is following a number of other "non-traditional" competitors in the telecom space like Revolut and Klarna by launching budget phone plans.It already offers this service in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, but there is a potential future in the UK, US, France and Spain according to the Financial Times.OPINIONNicola RoyI've tried dozens of Lidl products and one item is always in my weekly shopLidl