Last updated: November 9, 2026
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giffgaff is a mobile network that runs on the O2 network in the UK. Members do everything online, buying goodybags, checking credit and managing their number in the giffgaff app and website.
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Last 30 days, day by day: 11 October 2026 to 9 November 2026
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Is giffgaff down right now?
giffgaff is working for most members right now, with no sign of a wide outage.
The giffgaff status on this page is built from live reports by members. When reports jump, one area mast or the app itself is often struggling. A calm line means things are running fine.
Is giffgaff down for me or everyone?
Reports from many towns at the same time point to a wider giffgaff outage. One town only points to a local mast fault. Since giffgaff runs on O2, a mast fault there hits members in the same streets.
No signal and emergency calls only
Losing signal is the report members send most. Phones show no bars, or emergency calls only, while a phone on another network next to them works fine. That pattern points at the mast, not your SIM.
Data can die while calls still work. Pages stop loading, maps freeze, and apps sit spinning. A restart often brings data back, since the phone joins the network fresh.
The app and website account tools
Members buy goodybags, check credit and move numbers inside the app and website. When those tools go down, the phone may still have signal but nothing can be bought or changed, and sign-in fails too.
Goodybags and credit not updating
A new goodybag can take a while to show on the account. The app may still show the old balance after you pay. Refresh the screen, or sign out and back in before paying again.
Activating a SIM and keeping your number
A fresh SIM can take time to wake up after activation on the website. Moving your number with a PAC code runs through the app too. If the transfer stalls, your old SIM keeps working until the move completes.
Common giffgaff Problems and Fixes
Most phone faults clear with a fresh join to the network, but these steps fix the stubborn ones.
Your phone shows no signal at all
Restart the phone first, since that forces a fresh join to the network. Take the SIM out, wipe it gently, and put it back in. If a second phone has signal there, your phone or SIM is at fault.
Mobile data is on but nothing loads
Check your data settings name the giffgaff access point, since a wrong one blocks data. Turn data off and on again, then test one simple page. If you used your goodybag data up, pages crawl or stop until you add more.
You cannot buy a goodybag
Try the website if the app fails, or the app if the website fails. Check your saved card is in date. If both tools are down together, wait, since a failed payment can still take credit.
The app will not let you sign in
Reset your password from the sign-in page and use the link in the email or text. Update the app, then sign in once with the new password. Too many fast tries can block the account for a while.
Your new SIM is still not active
Give activation time, since some SIMs take a few hours to wake up. Restart the phone once the wait is over. If the SIM stays dead, order a replacement from your account page.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is giffgaff down or is it my phone?
Ask someone nearby on giffgaff or O2 if their phone works. If theirs is dead too, the mast is at fault.
Why does my phone say emergency calls only?
Your phone can see other networks but not its own, so it offers emergency calls only. Restart the phone and check the SIM sits flat. If it lasts for hours, a local mast fault is likely.
How do I check my credit and goodybag?
Open the app or your account page on the website. Both show your credit, your goodybag and the data you have left. You can also sign in on a browser if the app fails.
What happens if the site goes down while I pay?
Most payments either finish fully or fail fully. Check your account and bank before you pay again, since a repeat can take credit twice. If money left but no goodybag shows, wait.
Does giffgaff use the same masts as O2?
Yes, giffgaff runs on the O2 network, so it shares the same masts. A mast fault in your area hits both networks at once. Your account tools are run by giffgaff and fail on their own.
Can I keep my number when I join giffgaff?
Yes, ask your old network for a PAC code and enter it during activation. The move runs through the website and app. It moves over once the transfer completes, usually within a day.