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Lebara roaming in the USA?
Hey, we're going to New York soon, and I currently have a Lebara pay-monthly contract. Lebara support says that Roaming will work in the USA, as long as I buy a roaming add-on, but I've seen other online posts saying it doesn't work in the US. Has anyone successfully used Lebara roaming in the USA (or, even more usefully,…
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Rolling contract when going abroad question
Hi all, I'll be going to Spain in May for a week and my 3 contract doesn't include EU roaming. It will cost a fiver a day to get it with them (extortionate in my opinion), so I'm thinking of getting a second SIM to use during the trip. Lebara have a rolling 30 day contract that includes 5GB of international data for a…
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O2 to Tesco Mobile Porting Problems
Due to O2 price increases, I switched our 3 family iPhone to 2 year Tesco Mobile Clubcard 30GB SIM only deals on the 7th March. (£10/month including perk and no price annual increase). I had PAC Codes from O2 for all 3 phones. One port worked OK on the 8th March, but for the other 2 mobile numbers there were problems with…
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2ndLine phone scam
Reading on here a few days ago can’t find it now, someone recommended this company for a free text service with a USA phone number. I found their app and it seemed ok so downloaded it Their first page was a list of hundreds of phone numbers from which you chose one that suited, continue led to a congratulations and confirm…
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Do not be tempted by cheap Lycamobile deals - AVOID
Since it was MSE that put me onto Lycamobile last year as a cheap O2 alternative I think it's only right that I warn users here of my experience. In short, I've had my phone number for about 25 years on pretty much all providers yet Lycamobile have lost it, blocked me and rendered me provider less. It feels like one of…
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Broken iPhone Screen when being repaired
I took my iPhone 12 mini 128gb to Timpson for a new battery
(Cost £50). I was told it was not a genuine battery but all would be fine, however when
replacing the battery the guy in the shop broke the screen. He said he would order a new screen and fit free of charge, I asked would this
be a genuine apple screen and he said…
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Carphone Warehouse
Hi guys Hope someone can help me. I took out a Vodafone contract though CPW on the 18th of march i transferred my number when registering on the Voda website, Anyway my signal was terrible really thought it had got better where i live but no, So i rang Vodafone to cancel the contract with in the calling off period the…
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ID mobile deal problem
I bought the ID mobile deal last November which included a £30 Amazon gift card after 90 days but although I have tried the link that the MSE admin gave me to query where my giftcard is and emailing giftcard direct I am getting nowhere and of course ID mobile say its a 3rd party issue. It is not such a good deal if I don't…
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Crown Communication / O2
This discussion was created from comments split from: Money saving in perimenopause and menopause.
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SIM only for non smartphone
I am looking for cheapest SIM only provided for my basic 4G phone. Only need it for calls and texts. No data required
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Very Basic Mobile Phone for 92 year old
Hello. I am looking for a VERY basic mobile phone for my 92 year old mother who lives alone. She has never had one before. She still has all her wits about her (well most of them!) but when she tried an old Samsung Smartphone of mine for a few day she found it difficult and confusing to use with all the Apps, swiping left…
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Signed up to Virgin TV, forced to sign an O2 phone contract too
Summer 2023, I signed up for Virgin TV and they made me sign an O2 phone contact too for £25 a month. the phone contract and sim arrived within 48 hours, and I never used it. its still sat in the original packaging. I already have a phone plan. The problem is that a month later when Virgin installed (quickest possible time…
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Voxi offer on the Google Pixel, order failed
Okay using my mobile I tried to buy a Google Pixel 8 on the Voxi website. I put in all my information and got to the payment method and chose Paypal. Txn failed?? Why? I don't know but I checked my paypal account and it said 'Authorisation Pending'. Apparently when I contacted Paypal they said the problem had occured at…
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How to switch networks without being charged twice?
Hi all, I've decided to switch from o2 (sim only, not in a lengthy contract or anything) to EE and have ordered a payg sim card but wanted to ask how to go about moving over without paying to 2 networks or for the least amount of time possible. My bills arrive on 16th of the month. I've requested a PAC code but do I also…
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Leaving Spusu
Hi guys i have a esim with Spusu and i want to leave from it. Can i just get a Pac code and use it on another provider? wish to transfer my number so i can have a normal sim. Any help would be apprenticed never had a virtual sim before.
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Three upgrading me to more expensive new plan (without roaming)
I have been with Three for years. They were always excellent value beating other providers. I am on a SIM only deal. I have a 8GB Advanced unlimited minutes. This gives me personal hotspot and also roaming (including data) whilst abroad. However, they are pushing me to a new contract, which is more expensive. It is a…
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Why are all mobile contracts increasing 3.9% + CPI
I have checked various mobile phone companies. They are all increasing their price by CPI + 3.9%. CPI = inflation. So why increase it at above inflation rates? Is n't anti-competitive if they are all increasing by the prices at the same level. Is this like a cartel?
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Lebara - can't call leisure centre and Green Flag 0345 nos - ideas on alternative
Hi, checking if other people realised when they take out lebara via MSE that you cannot call 'business numbers' which includes my charity leisure centre and the Greenflag 0345 number which was the one which came up via google when on the motorway hardshoulder. I was really surprised and now looking for a new cheap sim only…
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Best PAYG sim card for emergency use only? (for 2023)
due to this post (https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5897608/best-payg-sim-card-for-emergency-use-only/p2) being closed now I wondered what the best option is in 2023? My mom wants to be able to contact me during the night in case of an emergency but I've tried using my phone at night but I've been suffering…
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Lebara connection problems
Hope someone can help. 3 of us have moved to Lebara in last 6 months, 2 from Vodafone 1 from Virgin. The first SIM move (phone 1)went smoothly and works without any issues (except detailed below). The subsequent 2 SIM moves (phones 2 and 3) initially went without a hitch, but now neither phone operates properly. It's now…