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Archives for October 2004

O2 SIms
I am genuinly after an new O2 sim, I have tried the free links but they are down. I refuse to pay someone for a sim that they got for free and then selling on ebay yet I think £9.99 is a ridicolous price to pay Any ideas where i can get a genuine O2 payg sim from??
NEC
i just wondered can you unlock a nec mobile and change it to o2
LG8120 on 3: 12 mths 1/2 price + £50 c/back
Hi Guys, When the additional £50 was removed from the LG8120 3 Talk & Text 600 cashback deals a while ago ISTR that there were a number of people asking if there was anywhere else still offering the additional cashback... Well, E2Save and Dialaphone have resurrected the 12 months 1/2 price line rental + £50 cashback deal…
My talktalk bill! :-(
Goodness me, our first talktalk bill is £15.95 and includes about 50 calls to an 0845 number often dialed at 5am! There are also phone calls to France and a couple of unidentifiable mobile numbers. It is made worse by the fact we had to pay for an itemised bill irrc, just to be able to see what all these charges were. None…
Wanted Nokia 6100
Hi hope someone can help me- i am looking for a sim free nokia 6100. Cheapest i can find is £130, and i have looked on ebay but not sure about buying from there after recently been stung. Any ideas? ???
Clarification needed - are 0871 numbers free on 3?
I've seen conflicting posts as to whether 0871 numbers are free if used on 3 contract phones monthly free minutes. On the 3 website is says they aren't free, but, several users are reporting that they are. I'm awaiting my e2save.com £4.50 3 phone - it would be nice to know if I can call abroad using the derth of 0871…
Orange Refer-a-friend
Hi everyone, I'm thinking of changing my phone (P900 on O2 to SPV C500 on Orange) and have heard that there is some sort of "Refer-a-friend" scheme? Anyone care to shed some light? Phil
Free Calls for Landline to Landline
I have had a quick look at the existing chat and apolagise if this has already been discussed but can anyone tell me who I can sign up to for the best deal for free anytime calls Landline to Landline. I've found Toucan at £9.99 a month. I've seen the 1899 and others similar and they may be best but there is always a…
Sony Ericsson T610
Just recently purchased one of these for the daughter, it worked fine for the first few weeks then >:( it starts playing up, even when fully charged sometimes wont switch on for no reason, takes forever to be plugged into charge before any response from the damn thing. Is this a common problem ??? Took it back to the shop,…
MUM'S NEW PHONE!
Ok, so i've got my brand new K700i, for free, on the same contract i was on before... inc bluetooth Jabra BT200 headset for £20... and i'm left with my 1 mth old samsung e700... which i'm kinda thinking i prefer the camera but anyway... once i sell that i want to spend the money on a compactflash 1gb, which we've had some…
Your Views on Sony Ericsson T630
Hi All Can I have your views on a sony ericsson T630. Iwas going to get the wife one of these for xmas. but not sure if I should spend alot more and get her the K700i instead. My quoted prices are £29.99 for the T630 and £109.99 for the K700i (both on upgrade with T-Mobile) Cheers Gary
BULLDOG BROADBAND
i have been on bulldog for 4 months and the last few week have been terrible... ive not been albe to get online, when on its and keeps cutting off... i am now looking for a new ISP.. ANY KNOWEN????
which is the best broadband
hi ya can anyone tell me a good broadband, im on bulldog at the moment and they have been terrible.. now i am going to change to new one....... WHICH 1
Help changing from contract to Pay as U Go
I wonder if anyone can help me. I want to change from my contract phone (with BT) to a pay-as-you go service (any service provider). I am wishing to retain my same number, is this possible?? Also do I need to unlock my phone to allow pay-as-you-go simms in the phone. I'm new to all this so any help is much appreciated.…
Q X Dial+ works!!!
I've been using Q X Dial+ at http://www.qxtelecom.co.uk/qxdial for a few weeks now. It is worth the hassle of storing up your free credits (I mostly do it overnight). I'm on Orange ED50 and use the freefone number during the day to call UK mobiles and international, especially India. I always get good and fast connections…
Orange CS's OK with me
After studying R. Muttons site, I decided to speak to Orange and ask them if they'd acknowledge "3"'s offer of 500 cross network mins (plus 100 texts) for £9.99 as currently I pay £15 for 120 X net/work mins. Seemingly not. I have to wait untill my 12 month contract is almost up and then discuss my options. However they…
sim card tesco ? or other
hi i hope someone can help i wanted a sim card for tesco mobile to put in my old phone,but need a pac i dont have one i have just put my old sim card tmobil in my new phone and it works so i know its unlocked i think what is the best value for a really low phone user ? advise plz fee
Problems unlocking Nokia 3510i - Need Help
Hi, I am really struggling to unlock a Nokia 3510i currently on O2 PAYG :-/ I have tried 2 codes from http://www.uniquephones.com and also a code from code calculator by cybergsm v5.4. I think i only have two chances left to unlock the phone. Any help gratefully received :)
Virgin Text/Call bundles
Virgin have announced new bundles which can be of calls, texts, texts and calls or texts and picture messages. They are priced from £7.50 to £24 and you can pay either on your account via direct debit or have the fee taken monthly from your airtime balance. I've put some guide information below, please note that these are…
Nokia Unlocking Problems-Help needed
I need some advice/help I have tried and so far failed to unlock my Nokia 6600 locked onto 02 and also my wifes phone a Nokia 6610i again on 02. I have used 3 attempts on each phone and websites used are as follows https://www.trycktill.com (2 attempts on each phone) https://www.unlockme.co.uk (1 attempt) I now have…

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