What's the best alternative to Daisy for inclusive EU roaming?

O2 Business (Roam at Home, ~48 countries included) or CTN (83 countries inclusive). Both avoid daily-fee roaming charges, which many Daisy standard tariffs apply.

How do I check if switching to a new provider saves money?

Calculate: (current monthly × remaining months) + ETF versus (new monthly × remaining months). If new + ETF < current + stay, switching makes sense. Most savings scenarios favour waiting to renewal unless current provider is causing serious operational pain.

Alternatives to Daisy Communications Business Mobile (2026): Honest Options

Last updated: April 2026

Daisy Communications is one of the UK's bigger business-focused telecoms resellers. For some customers it works. For many we speak to, it doesn't — surprise increases, limited international inclusion, unresponsive account management when you actually need someone. If you're looking to leave, here are the realistic alternatives with honest trade-offs.

Before switching — check your contract

UK business mobile ETFs are typically the full remaining monthly charges. On a 36-month contract with 18 months left and 20 SIMs at £25/user, that's around £9,000 to walk. Before committing to a switch:

Calculate your current ETF (see our early termination fees guide)
Check when your renewal is
Compare switching now with ETF vs waiting to renewal

Most cases: waiting to renewal + switching saves more than early-exit with ETF.

The credible alternatives

O2 Business

Strong EU roaming (Roam at Home covers ~48 countries inclusive). Good urban coverage. Direct from network — no reseller layer. Standard tariffs ~£20-28/user/month on 36-month terms.

Pick if: you want simple no-surprises EU roaming and your team is urban-focused.

EE Business

Best UK coverage, especially rural. Daily roaming fees on standard plans (so EU travel costs extra). Direct from network.

Pick if: coverage is your priority and your team stays mostly UK-based.

Vodafone Business

Strong enterprise offering for larger accounts. Daily roaming fees on standard plans. Vodafone One for integrated voice and mobile.

Pick if: you're a larger business (50+ SIMs) and want a single global enterprise supplier.

CTN (Compare The Networks)

Specialist business mobile reseller. Quotes across EE, Vodafone, O2, Three. Layers inclusive international calls (39 countries) and inclusive roaming (83 countries) on top of wholesale. UK-based account management. Typically £22-30/user/month on 36-month terms.

Pick if: you want wider inclusive international than direct networks offer, named UK account manager, and bundling with Microsoft 365 or VoIP.

Smaller specialist resellers

Various smaller UK business mobile specialists exist. Quality varies widely. Worth comparing if your business has specific niche needs (sector specialism, unusual international destinations).

What Daisy customers often tell us

Typical pain points:

Mid-contract price increases that seemed higher than contract terms suggested
Account manager churn — named contacts change every 6-12 months
Escalations through ticket queues rather than direct phone contact
Bundle complexity — hard to tell exactly what's in the contract
Out-of-contract pricing — auto-renewal pricing higher than new-customer pricing
Coverage on specific networks not matching expectations at sale

None of these are unique to Daisy — most big business telecoms resellers generate similar customer stories. What you want is a provider whose pricing and communication is clearly legible.

Questions to ask any alternative

Before signing a new business mobile contract, ask:

Exact monthly price per SIM for the specific tariff, including every line item
What increases apply annually — must now be fixed £/month under OFCOM rules (not CPI-linked)
Full inclusive country list — for both calls from UK and for roaming; verify Switzerland, Turkey, USA, EEA
Fair-use caps — especially EU data caps on "unlimited" plans
What's NOT included — out-of-bundle rates, non-inclusive destinations
Auto-renewal terms — what happens at contract end; notice period to cancel
Who is my named account manager — get a name and direct contact

A provider that can answer all clearly is one you can trust. A provider that waffles on any of these is one to avoid.

CTN's ETF credit offer

If you're switching to CTN from Daisy (or any other provider), we can credit some portion of your outgoing ETF against your first few months of service with us. Doesn't cover everyone, doesn't cover every amount — but for many customers makes the mid-term switch financially workable.

Specifics depend on volume, contract value, and circumstances. Ask at quote stage.

FAQs

Can I leave Daisy Communications mid-contract?

Yes, but you'll owe the early termination fee (typically remaining monthly charges for the remainder of the term). Unless you have breach-of-contract grounds — sustained coverage failure, unexplained price increases outside OFCOM rules, or mis-selling — the ETF applies.

Will a new provider cover my Daisy ETF?

Some will credit portions of the ETF against your first months' bills. CTN offers this in appropriate circumstances. Ask specifically when getting a quote — it's a negotiable incentive.

What's the best alternative to Daisy for EU roaming?

For inclusive EU roaming as standard: O2 Business (Roam at Home, ~48 countries) or CTN (83 countries inclusive). Both avoid the daily-fee roaming charges standard on some Daisy tariffs.

I'm locked into Daisy for another 20 months. What should I do?

Three options: (1) pay the ETF and switch now if savings exceed ETF cost; (2) wait to renewal and switch then (often best financially); (3) negotiate with Daisy for improved terms to retain you. Run the maths on each.

Does CTN resell Daisy's services?

No. CTN is a business mobile reseller across EE, Vodafone, O2 and Three — the four UK network owners. We compete with Daisy rather than reselling its services.

Getting help

Call 01743 598025 or request a quote. Free contract review — we'll tell you honestly whether it's worth switching now or waiting to renewal.