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Warning: Texts to Twitter's UK number are charged at int rates.
I posted about this a couple of months ago, and since then, OFCOM have started an investigation, there's a section on Twitter's blog, and my blog has loads of angry people all with big bills, since being caught out with being charged international texts for texting Twitters so-called "free" number. The thread was here:…
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Mobile for moving abroad
I have searched and read but I'm old and don't understand easily :) What is the best way to provide phone contact for my DD3 who is going to school in Singapore for two years but also home for long periods bvetween terms? She will also be travelling all over SE Asia. We have skype on our PCs but for handset calls, what is…
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Cheap contract or new unlocked phone
I have a £6.00 a month Sim only contract with Talk Talk. It is 50 mins and 50 texts. Don't use my full allocation but it costs me less that I used to pay with PAYG. Problem is that my phone is on the way out. Don't know whether to opt for a dearer contract or try to get an unlocked phone. Not particularly bothered about…
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Vyke and international calls?
I wasnt too sure whether this should go here or under holidays but just keen to hear anyones thoughts on the callback service as it seems very good for making calls home when on hols? Any experience welcome?
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Buying a phone sim-free, pros and cons?
I understand the main and obvious advantage of buying a phone sim-free but I was wondering if there were any disadvantages to consider. Let's say I fancy the N95 and can get it sim-free at a price that appeals more than the cost on contract, is there any reason for me to think twice? Specifically, if I end up using it on…
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LG Shine KE970
I have just got the above phone and wondered if anyone knows if I can get a memory card for it. In the instruction booklet it shows where you put one but doesnt give any details on what sort to buy. I am not very techy at all so dont know what to order if I am looking for one. Any ideas please? gratefully accepted
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Battery for Sharp GX-18 mobile
These batteries seem to be as rare as hens' teeth! I've seen only one advertised for £9.99 + p&p. Does anyone know whether or not another battery will fit??
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any N82 deals on 12/18months contract
due to upgrade but o2 cpw only offering the following: free N82 18 months £30 £150 cashback ie £21.66/ month. has anyone seen a better deal? (its still £390 over 18 months:cry: ) thanks single_lonely
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Possible O2 downgrade!
Can anybody offer some advice? My father has a Blackberry pearl 8120 that he got in a fit of techno-lust 6 months ago, he pays £35 a month on an 18 month contract. He is happy-ish with the contract but just wants an easier to use phone with a larger keypad as he really struggles with the one on the blackberry. Is it worth…
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What do you think is the most beautiful phone?
Forget what it can and can't do ... which mobile do you think is the most beautiful to look at ... to touch ... to feel ... etc :confused: I was pretty blown away by this one yesterday .... 8800 Titanium. Fits in the palm of my hand perfectly, has a nice reassuring you-know-it's-still-there weight, and is VERY sleek and…
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Three Mobile Contract Help Please
three currently have an offer on of £20 a month on their 1100 minutes package with certain phones i believe. SEE BELOW £7.00 off offer available until 31st July when purchased with one of the following handsets: Nokia 6120 and 6288, Sony Ericsson K530i, K610i, K660i, K800i, W660i, Z610i and Z750i and 3 Skypephone only.…
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Ikea Family Mobile PAYG 9p/min calls and 6p texts
Hi I overheard 2 IKEA guys talking about launching a new Mobile Sim Only PAYG deal for their IKEA FAMILY loyalty members in a couple of weeks time. One of them was really into it (probably the manager....) and the other wasnt quite getting it! Does anyone know anything on this one yet?
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Selling a contract phone
Hi, I have a pretty decent Sony Ericsson mobile phone on contract. Im happy with this phone and from what i see on offer to me on the same tariff, there isnt a much better phone. So im asking, if i take a phone with my next tariff, can i sell the new phone and keep my old one? My instinct says that it is the tariff that im…
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Where can I get a very cheap Nokia handset only?
Does anyone know where I can buy a very cheap (new) handset (preferably Nokia) for my husband? He just needs the handset as is already on a very good, low contract. The cheapest we have seen are on Play.com for £27.99. He hardly uses it so doesn't need any gadgets just that it works effectively, and can be a very old…
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skype mobile
hope this is the right place to post?? as i live abroad im looking for an easy way to call family back in the UK. all the younger members have computers so we use skype. my parents are old and cant get to grips with a computer, so i was thinking of getting them a mobile phone with Skype on, as that way i could call them…
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Internet Mobile and Texts
Could someone please advise. Not sure what the package is or whether we pay for it (I think we pay a set amount everymonth). If we pay a set amount everymonth and for example get a maximum of 100 texts for that month, can I text to Canada for that or is it only UK. Or because im texting from the internet it doesnt matter?
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Unlocking K850i
Hi need help! Does anyone know how and where to unlock my Sony Ericsson K850i? I have seen internet sites that unlock phones but are they a con?? Other than that my local market has a chap that does it but he is not cheap. Any ideas...? TA
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Advice needed - calling from egypt on mobile
Hi Everyone Am going to Egypt on a diving hol in August. Trying to find the cheapest way to call home on my mobile. Any advice? Thanks Mental Mentor Sorry should have said - am on vodafone passport but doesn't cover Egypt
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W910i - unlimited texts - cheapest contract?
Hiya Hope someone can help? Looking for a contract for my stepson. He wants the Sony W910i with unlimited texts and a minimum of 200 mins. I've seen the offer on Orange Dolphin 25 Online at £20 per month and £50 cash back from Quidco. Can anyone better this for us? Would prefer to be on Orange or O2 due to signal etc.…
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Samsung Battery
Would anyone know where I could find a new battery for a Samsung D900? Tried Ebay, of course, but no joy there. I have very little to do with mobiles, so no idea of cost, or really, where to look. Thanks....
