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Archives for November 2007

w950 battery exploded when using nokia charger with converter
I bought a converter off ebay which meant that a nokia charger could be used to charge a sony ericsson. Seemed like a good idea at the time as have lots of old nokia chargers sitting around gathering dust. So plug it all in last night, wake up this morning to find the battery has exploded and the phone horribly bent out of…
How do Networks certify new mobile devices?
I am interested in buying a laptop/ UMPC from Korea that has a HSDPA modem built in. In theory I should be able to drop in my data sim and it should work. But I was informed that the device may not work until its certified with the Vodafone network? I thought that if a device is made to a standard then it should…
vodafone contract
how can i get my vodafone contract sorted out i hav a £25 minthly plan 300 texts 200 mins i neva go over that but i am still gettin charged on average £60 when i ask for a paper bill i never recieve 1 and when i confront them on the phone they are rude an cut me off are vodafone making there bills up as they go along help…
Vodafone Contract Rip Off
Sorry If This Is Posted In Wrong Place Im New But Can Any1 Help I Have A Contract Fone Wiv Voda And My Monthly Bills Are Rising Even Thou Im Not Usein My Fone Any More Than Normal Im On 200 Mins And 300 Text Pm £25 But My Bill This Month Is £65 When I Contact Them They Are Rude An Cut Me Off AnD When I Request A Paper Bill…
Want a cheap chunky phone that can be unlocked for free.
Hi I am looking to replace OH mobile. He has been using a NOKIA and the buttons are starting to drop off ! He has great difficulty in remembering how to use his phone so would like one as simple as possible that has quite large buttons and is quite chunky in itself. I would like to be able to unlock it for free unless I…
Warning: Tesco Mobile
I made the mistake of buying a Tesco mobile from their website. Seemed like a good deal but it broke in a week. Samsung's fault not Tesco's. After several phone calls they sent the envelope for me to return it. 2 weeks on, no refund. I spent over an hour on the phone being passed from department to department to people…
It's Just Wrong
Sorry to vent and apologies if this has been covered before, but why is it that Vodafone makes customers jump through hoops to cancel their contract (in writing, 30 days notice), but if their customers want to upgrade they can do it on the phone instantaneously? It's just a nasty way of getting another month's payment out…
Why are Sim Free phones so Expensive?
Something does not make sense to me. How can companies still provide cashbacks and remain solvent? Why are sim free phones more expensive than some decent spec laptops - esp the smartphones.
OSPS Cashback claimed field. What to put?
Hello people! Seeing that OSPS and E2SAVE have introduced new identical cashback forms over the past few months. I'm wondering what goes into the Cashback Claimed section of the cashback form/slip. Is that the amount for the present claim period? eg. £60. Or something else altogether? Thanks in advance!
What can I do to get my N95 fixed?
On my brothers N95 the volume up/down key on the side of the phone has broken. He's had the phone for 1 month and it is with Vodafone (on my account) and was bought direct from them. Rang up yesterday about getting it fixed and was told that with it not being in its 14 days cooling off period the only option was the…
Need to send LBA to OSPS
I took out a price match deal with OSPS on 28/5/07 - 12 months line rental rebated in 5 parts of £72 each at 120, 180, 240, 300 and 360 days after connection. I've printed off the T & C at time of purhase and their invoice confirms that its a 12 month free line rental deal. My bill date is 3rd of the month. I'm aware of…
free numbers
Hi All, anyone found new number to call international from O2.. :confused:
Sim Free help!
Help! Ive ordered a Sony Ericsson P990i for my son for christmas and only just noticed its Sim Free. We have never had a sim free phone before can you tell me how it will work and how to use a particular network. The blurb on the invoice says: "Sony Ericsson - P990i - Sim Free - Unlocked - (2GBCard Included) Premium…
O2 contract problems
My daughter took advantage of a free upgrade offer in August- contract due to end in October. She was not told of any strings attached to this. She has now moved to PAYG with O2 where they assured her she was out of contract. Now contract arm of O2 are saying she has to pay £200 as by accepting the upgrade she also took on…
Looking for a 12 month cashback with data usage included
Hi, I am looking for a 12 month contract with 12 months cashback on a T-Mobile tariff with web n walk or similar other network tariff. I don't care about the phone. I tried searching the onecompare website but I couldn't find any T-Mobile deals :(
Bbc1 28th Nov 8pm Watchdog / Iphone / Carphone Warehouse -
CPW up to no good again, allegedly with the iphone. Stay away if they try to overflog you stuff
Mobile phones - insurance or repairs?
Mobile phones - insurance or repairs? I have a mobile phone on a contract from t-mobile. It is about 13/14 months old (contract lasts for 18 months). I used to have insurance but at £7.99 a month it got a bit expensive. (I am a student) My phone has recently stopped working properly :mad: and i am wondering the best way to…
Using Tesco phone with O2 sim
If I buy a Tesco PAYG phone can I use an O2 sim card in it without having to unlock the phone? I understand that Tesco use the O2 system but don't know if they're interchangeable. Can anyone help please?
A very BIG thank you to Martin and team!!
:T :T Thank you! Thank You! Today, I finally sorted out the expensive mess I made of mobile contracts last year, by following Martins 'batter down your mobile' article. Last year i got a 'free' deal with vodaphone, I then found that as I hadn't given them my PAC code on ordering the phone I couldn't port my number. I…
Is this legitimate?
Hiya Just wanted to know what everyone thinks..does this seem like a good offer. I am after a new contract http://www.themobileoutlet.co.uk/handset.asp?txtMode=3&txtNetwork=1&txtHandset=432&txtTariff=153&code=EROMS I found it through http://www.e4s.co.uk/docs/compare-mobile-phones.htm Basically I think it is saying you get…

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