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Best Sim-only Deals guide Discussion
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New to the Mobiles board? Start here
📱 Here are some threads you might find useful: * Best Sim-Only Deals Discussion * Cheap Mobile Contracts Article Discussion * Mobile Roaming: Cheapest Calls When You're Abroad * Cheap Pay-as-you-go Deals Article Discussion * Cheapest iPhones Article Discussion 📱 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com:…
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Tesco Mobile - 3G shutoff and 4G (LTE) phones are still compatible
I have a question regarding the 3G shutdown and Tesco Mobile.
I have a Samsung Galaxy A10 Phone (purchased through TM). I went to the Tesco Mobile website page
support.tescomobile.com/customer/voltecalling just to double check whether my
phone will still be compatible with the TM network when the 3G signal is
shutdown. On…
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O2 Classic 123 (activated in Nov 22) deactivated after no regular top up
Posting as an FYI, as O2 Classic 123 SIM cards are (or possibly now were) often recommended as an option for very low usage mobiles. Although they haven't been available from O2 for quite a while, a number of third party market place resellers sell these. Previously the credit didn't expire, so one £10 top could last…
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Signal booster
The signal to inside my house is abysmal since 3G was switched off. The house is at the base of a 60m high ridge and the nearest mast is on top of the ridge, about a mile away. I have to walk into the garden about 20metres to get a decent signal, so the ridge does not impede the signal. Signal boosters are advisable to…
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Blocking voice mail from a single number
Hello, I've had to block someone's numbers (landline and mobile) but continue to receive voice mails from them. Is it true I can't stop the voice mails for this one number unless I discontinue to accept voice mails from everyone? i use voice mail to deter spam callers, so this isn't an option. Thanks in advance.
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MSE News: Sky to hike mobile prices: You've 30 days to LEAVE penalty-free – can you switch and save?
Most Sky Mobile customers – including many who are mid-contract – will see prices rise by £1.50 a month from 14 February 2026, the provider has announced. But you've got 30 days from being notified to leave penalty-free, so check now if you can save by haggling or switching and ditching... Read the full story: 'Sky to hike…
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I want a cheap Sim only contract for emergency second phone.
I work regular 12hr nights. I usually turn off my 'phone when I am in bed and if anyone really needs me they ring on the landline. The problem is, after changing broadband provider we don't have a landline. I want a sim only deal that I can use in my old mobile so my family can get in touch if need be. I want one that…
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Samsung tab 3 query help
My husband bought me 1st and only present 3 years ago samsung tab 3. Beautiful, so lush, from CEX worked great but then was soooo slow, I followed YouTube video to speed it up. Then was like it was wiped, couldn't set up play store, email nothing, then charge took longer, 2 percent over night then died. Had in drawer for…
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Lebara nightmare: number not working for over 2 months
I'd like to share my experience switching to Lebara after seeing their cheap deals being promoted quite heavily on this site. Almost three months ago I switched to Lebara using an MSE-blagged deal. After transferring my old number I found I could no longer make or receive calls and texts unless I was at home and had Wifi…
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Mobile Coverage Maps Are Lying About City Centres
Across the UK, mobile coverage maps (including the MSE checker using Ofcom data) often show excellent coverage in city centres. Phones back this up by displaying strong 4G/5G signal — so everything appears fine. The real issue is congestion. In busy areas, mobile data can become effectively unusable even though the signal…
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02 pay as you go gets 5g and wifi calling
My 02 classic sim got this today. To be honest never noticed till i saw the wifi calling icon on my phone. I wonder if its a national roll out, or locally were 3g has been switched off. Anyone know?
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Tell us your favourite 'dumbphone'...
We're talking those old school brick phones that are having a resurgence. If you or your kid uses one, let us know which model they have and what you like about it...
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Buying a refurbished phone
I am looking at buying a refurbished phone listed as 'very good condition' (This product is in very good cosmetic condition with only light signs of use. It has been fully tested and works perfectly.) I have read the guide about buying refurbished phones and would like to know, what to look for regarding warranty, etc ? as…
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Problems with ID Mobile! How to cancel an order within the 14 day cooling off period!
I'm at my wits end with ID mobile! I ordered 2 mobile phones with them last week, and received confirmation etc. They then proceeded to cancel one order (but claimed that I had made the cancellation??) and then tried to upsell me a new more expensive deal on the now cancelled phone!! During which customer service was very…
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Deal links not working.
Does anybody know where the links on this deal page should go to as they are not working for me. It is the first sim only Lebara deal I'm interested in. https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheap-mobile-finder/sim-only-all/ Thanks!
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Sky Mobile to hike prices for out of contract customers by up to £36 a year
If you're an out of contract Sky Mobile customer, you'll see prices rise by £1 to £3 a month – £12 to £36 a year – from Wednesday 14 February. But you don't have to accept the hikes – you can try to haggle or leave penalty-free. Read the full story: Sky Mobile to hike prices for out of contract customers by up to £36 a…
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EE Dirty Tricks?
My husband just signed up for an MSE recommended sim only monthly plan with Lebara.. Good deal, free roaming and 10gb data. He applied for his EE PAC code and today EE rang him to offer him an improved deal with them ( not as good as Lebara) but also warned him that if he went over his data allowance with Lebara they would…
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Can't escape from EE without paying big fees
My data contract with EE ended Feb 6 2026. My device
contract ends Feb 2027. I want to move to Sim only ideally with a cheaper
provider. However, EE have said I will have to pay early exit fees for the
Device And for the Contract with them – amounting to about £100. I am sick of
dealing with EE. If I set up a SIM only deal…
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RWG - Communications Ombudsman
Like a lot of others, I am having problems with RWG. I only joined them a little under two weeks ago and have been completely unable to send or receive calls or texts in that time. Most frustratingly. I ported my number over and am now effectively locked out of my online banking because I can't receive my OTPs. On the…
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O2 Excessive Price Rise
Just to let the forum know that given the above inflation price rises email I received, I waited until near the end of the 30 day period in which I could ditch O2 and I phoned up their customer services. Previously, my wife and I have been diligent and phoned O2 customer serives when we have dropped out of contract, so we…
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Cheapest way to make international calls from spain?
Does anybody know how to make calls from spain to Africa without using WhatsApp. This is a query for my parents. At the moment they go to spain, buy a lyca SIM in Spain and top it up.I Im thinking there must be a cheaper way as can be spending up to £100 over 5 weeks. Possibly getting a contract would work out cheaper even…
