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Mobile Insurance article discussion/feedback thread

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Former_MSE_Lawrence
Former_MSE_Lawrence Posts: 975 Forumite
edited 15 June 2010 at 11:07AM in Mobiles

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Cheapest Mobile Insurance
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  • Monkey_Tennis_3
    Monkey_Tennis_3 Posts: 33 Forumite
    Something I looked into recently....

    If you do decide to go the specialist insurance route (I did - home contents is shared with others and I didn't want to claim against a shared policy if I lost my phone) take a look at this list and write-up on a popular mobile tech site SMSTextNews...

    Similar conclusions to Martin, but a more extensive list. Also has a Mobyko review and some more info on Zyb (bought by Vodafone recently), Bluebook and a new service Memova.

    Knew those bookmarks would come in handy!
  • Tripledrop
    Tripledrop Posts: 333 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Combo Breaker
    I have been a loyal customer of Orange, and Orange Care for 10 years. However, I am due an upgrade, and the phone I want isn't out until at least October, so I'm going to take out a SIM-Only deal (as I can upgrade when my phone comes out). However, Orange say that I can't carry on with Orange Care with these deals.

    My phone is now just over 1 year old, and the companies Martin has listed, all seem to only cover new, or nearly new phones.

    Are there any good ones that do this? Also I would need to be able to cancel (so no annual contracts)

    Many thanks

    EDIT: I also checked with my home insurance, and in order to cover the phone it would up my annual premium by £95.
  • mentat72
    mentat72 Posts: 305 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Hi all, my OH has just discovered she has paid for phone insurance for the last 5 months without knowing about it. Vodafone placed it on the bill without asking or talkling to her about it. They have agreed to remove it from future bills, but refuse to refund the money that, in my eyes is theft; it being removed without consent.

    Any suggestions on how to proceed? :confused:

    (I should point out that we are currently in a 6 month long battle with Dolphin following their inability to install a bathroom correctly, so all my energy is directed at that at present, hence asking what appears to be an obvious question).
    Money can't buy friends, but it can get you a better class of enemy - Spike Milligan.
  • Badgerman
    Badgerman Posts: 22 Forumite
    Does any recommend a cheap iphone insurance?

    Will soon be getting the 3G costing £740 over the next 18months so will take out insurance. Also what are the XS on these policies?

    Cheers
  • mentat72
    mentat72 Posts: 305 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    mentat72 wrote: »
    Hi all, my OH has just discovered she has paid for phone insurance for the last 5 months without knowing about it. Vodafone placed it on the bill without asking or talkling to her about it. They have agreed to remove it from future bills, but refuse to refund the money that, in my eyes is theft; it being removed without consent.

    Any suggestions on how to proceed? :confused:

    (I should point out that we are currently in a 6 month long battle with Dolphin following their inability to install a bathroom correctly, so all my energy is directed at that at present, hence asking what appears to be an obvious question).

    All sorted, Vodafone returning what was taken - well done customer services. :T
    Money can't buy friends, but it can get you a better class of enemy - Spike Milligan.
  • aidandoc
    aidandoc Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hey all..
    Been seeking out some insurance for my new contract phone and just come across the barclay card platinum offer of free "gadget insurance" when applying for the card.
    Anyone know much about this offer? Ive read T&Cs and cant see any obvious tricks. I am intending to leave the credit card untouched while making use of the free insurance.
    Any suggestions?
    Cheers
  • Ali123_2
    Ali123_2 Posts: 1 Newbie
    Hey
    Just had an unfortunate wake up call from CUSC Foneguard. Had my phone stolen whilst at school (i'm a teacher), but they will not pay up or replace the phone because there was no violence used during the theft. This clause is well hidden in the T&C's. Hagve put an appeal in against the decision but don'y hold out much hope!
  • chuckie79
    chuckie79 Posts: 106 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10 Posts Combo Breaker
    I'm after advice on iphone insurance if anyone can help. I'm about to get one but not sure whether to go with O2 or if another company would be better. Any advice welcome.
  • MARKMAKAVELI
    MARKMAKAVELI Posts: 276 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Photogenic Combo Breaker
    I'm getting an iphone and would also like info on insurance.

    Many thanks.
  • cougar_3
    cougar_3 Posts: 746 Forumite
    If a student has an expensive phone, Endsleigh will add phone insurnce to their student insurance for £39. This should really be added to the article.
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