Will the HMD Barbie Phone work on my network?
Works on at least one network in the UK, Ireland, France, Spain, Italy and Portugal. Usable with caveats in Germany and the Netherlands (usually calls over 2G or 3G, which are being switched off). Across the 28 networks we track: 14 works, 13 with caveats, 0 doesn't work, 1 unknown.
UK: HMD UK shop Vodafone UK (Pay as you go)
Europe: HMD France (out of stock on 23 Oct)
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Network by network
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UK Works 1 works, 2 works with caveats, 1 unknown
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. EE starts switching 2G off from May 2029. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on EE. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20, 38).
- Works
Sold by Vodafone UK as a 4G phone after Vodafone switched 3G off, and it supports 4G Calling.
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. O2 plans to start switching 2G off from 2029. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on O2. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 8, 20, 28, 40).
- ThreeUnknown
We haven't found a reliable source yet. If you use this phone on this network, please report it.
Smaller networks in the UK:
- giffgaff (O2) Works with caveats
- Tesco Mobile (O2) Works with caveats
- Sky Mobile (O2) Works with caveats
- SMARTY (Three) Unknown
- iD Mobile (Three) Unknown
- VOXI (Vodafone UK) Works
- Lebara (Vodafone UK) Works
- BT Mobile (EE) Works with caveats
Ireland Works 3 works
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Vodafone keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 20, 28).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Three keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 20, 28).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Eir keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 20, 28).
Smaller networks in Ireland:
- GoMo (Eir) Works
- Lyca Mobile (Eir) Works
- Clear Mobile (Vodafone) Works
- An Post Mobile (Vodafone) Works
Germany Works with caveats 4 works with caveats
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. Telekom plans to switch 2G off completely by 30 June 2028. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Telekom. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20).
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. Vodafone ends 2G for customers in September 2028. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Vodafone. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38).
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. O2 switches 2G off in the second half of 2028 and asks people to replace 2G-only devices by 1 July 2028. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on O2 (Telefónica). 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20).
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. 1&1 has no 2G of its own and uses Vodafone's 2G through national roaming, which ends in September 2028. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on 1&1. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38).
Smaller networks in Germany:
- congstar (Telekom) Works with caveats
France Works 1 works, 3 works with caveats
- Works with caveats
With 2G being switched off, calls and texts fall back to 3G, which this phone supports (900 MHz). Orange plans to start switching 3G off from the end of 2028. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Orange. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20, 28).
- Works with caveats
With 2G being switched off, calls and texts fall back to 3G, which this phone supports (900 MHz, 2100 MHz). SFR plans to switch 3G off at the end of 2028. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on SFR. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
- Works with caveats
With 2G being switched off, calls and texts fall back to 3G, which this phone supports (900 MHz, 2100 MHz). Bouygues Telecom plans to switch 3G off at the end of 2029. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Bouygues Telecom. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20, 28).
- Works
Free's own phone compatibility list shows VoLTE (4G calling) as enabled on its network for the HMD Barbie Phone (TA-1681), so calls keep working after 2G is switched off.
Smaller networks in France:
- Sosh (Orange) Works with caveats
- RED by SFR (SFR) Works with caveats
- B&You (Bouygues Telecom) Works with caveats
Spain Works 2 works, 1 works with caveats
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Movistar keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 3, 7, 20).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Vodafone keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 3, 7, 20, 38).
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. MasOrange plans to switch 2G off on 31 December 2030. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Orange / MasOrange. 4G data should work (shared bands: 3, 7, 20).
Smaller networks in Spain:
- Digi (Movistar) Works
Italy Works 4 works
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which TIM keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Vodafone (Fastweb + Vodafone) keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20, 28).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which WindTre keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Iliad keeps running with no switch-off date announced, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 28).
Smaller networks in Italy:
- Very Mobile (WindTre) Works
Netherlands Works with caveats 3 works with caveats
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. KPN switches 2G off for good on 1 December 2027. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on KPN. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20, 38).
- Works with caveats
Calls and texts can fall back to 2G. VodafoneZiggo hasn't published a date, but has told the Dutch government it expects to switch 2G off in 2028 or 2029. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Vodafone (VodafoneZiggo). 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
- Works with caveats
Odido has no 2G, so calls and texts fall back to 3G, which this phone supports (900 MHz). Odido hasn't set a 3G switch-off date yet and promises at least six months' notice. It supports 4G Calling, but we haven't found confirmation that it's enabled on Odido. 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 38).
Smaller networks in the Netherlands:
- Simyo (KPN) Works with caveats
Portugal Works 3 works
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which MEO keeps running for voice now 3G is gone, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which NOS keeps running for voice now 3G is gone, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
- Works
Calls and texts work over 2G, which Vodafone Portugal keeps running for voice now 3G is gone, and 4G data should work (shared bands: 1, 3, 7, 20).
How we decide. "Works" needs a source: a network's device list, the maker or an owner report, or a network that keeps 2G with no end date announced. Where nobody has confirmed 4G Calling, we work it out from the phone's bands and the network's switch-off dates, and say so. More on our method.
Prices
UK price, checked 2026-10-22
- £59.99 at HMD UK (source)
- £59 upfront at Vodafone UK, including the first month of a £10 Pay as you go plan (source)
Euro price, checked 23 Oct 2026
- €59.99 at HMD's own shop in France, Spain and Italy (out of stock on 23 Oct 2026) (source)
Specs that matter
| Maker | HMD |
|---|---|
| Type | Flip phone |
| Software | S30+ (UK/EU model) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Status | Available |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700/2100 (AWS) MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz |
| 4G (LTE) bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 4G Calling (VoLTE) | yes – Listed in HMD's VoLTE-verified product list (TA-1681). |
| no | |
| Maps | no |
| Hotspot | no |
| Wi-Fi | no (US model only) |
| UK price | £59.99 |
| Euro price | €59.99 |
| Other price we have seen | About €70 |
| Last checked | 2026-10-22 |
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