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Archives for July 2009

Sky Mobile TV on O2 Network
Does anyone know if o2 will be launching mobile tv anytime soon? as all the other networks have this now and I would love to watch Sky Sports on the move.
Clueless but looking for new mobile!
Could anyone advise me? I don't use my current mobile a great deal. Mainly texting and some short calls to both mobiles and landlines. I am currently with o2. I pay monthly and am on their simplicity tariff £9.79 150 mins 300 texts per month. I'm 25 and a bit of a fashionista. Would love a Blackberry but to be honest it…
What phone? Sony Ericsson W995 or Samsung Tocco Ultra
I know ... another one who cannot make up their mind!! Does anyone have any thoughts / experience of the above phones.. Thinking of going to O2 - t-mobile not offering anything to keep me.. and I think at last its a toss up between the Sony Ericsson and the Samsung. Would really be grateful for any comments as I was hoping…
Password for messages
Hi i friend of mine gave me a phone her son didnt want anymore.Hes gone off travelling and when i try to open text messages it asks for a password which we dont know Is there anyway of restting this please.Its a samsung d900 if thats any help thanks
is iphone 2g any good? internet speed..
hi guys sacked my orange contract as after 5 years of £50 a month all they could offer me was a tariff worse than 5 years ago... got simplicity with web bolt.... can get a refurbished iphone 2g for £130 ..... daughter water damaged hers and apple replace out of warranty for this price is the internet speed 2g any good? is…
F.O.A ~Vodaphone rep
hi vodafone rep ... i was wondering if i may ask you some questions regarding your very poor service my wife has been experiencing from your good selves ? my wife's phone has been cut off because your sales rep took the wrong house number , we then had to drive 32 odd miles to the shop because some one is too thick phone…
T-Mobile payment limit exceeded - not allowed to top up!!!
Hello, My boyfriend is in Cuba & we text each other constantly. I have been topping up his PAYG account from here but I have spent around £110 in the past month on roaming texts & I am no longer allowed to top up! I tried a few times on the website before calling them. They say that because I made a top up only 2 days ago…
The iphone or the Cect i68
It was said in the papers today that the iphone will be attacked and your phone can be taken control off, the hackers can use up your credits, texts your friends ,copy your contacts and even take pictures. The virus is said to come as a text. Apple is yet to reply to this but it is assumed they are working hard to solve it…
Vodafone - taking mobiles abroad but don't want roaming - what to do?
We are soon to be going to Dubai and will be taking our vodafone mobiles with us. We don't want to use Vodafone roaming abroad, hence my earlier question about local sim cards on PAYG. However we will want to use wifi on these things (nokia 5800s). Do we do nothing, or do we have to tell Vodafone that we DONT want roaming?…
Need advice re: Orange
:mad: I was with Orange for about 4 years, when last November i gave a months notice to cancel my contract, paid (what i was told) was the final bill in December. Great :rolleyes: NOT In March I suddenly get a bill from Orange, for £128-ish for my "monthly fee for Dec, Jan, Feb and March) Since then i have argued the toss…
This a good deal?
Been talking to Orange about two contracts - one for me - one for the wife. HTC Hero - For £48.50 + 600 mins + Unlimited Texts + 500mb Internet Samsung Jet - For Free + 600 Mins + Unlimited Texts + 500mb Internet Both 18 month contracts Total cost £50 a month (Summit like £48 with VAT being lower atm)
No T-mobile on Phones4u?
Just wondering - I noticed there are no t-mobile offers on dialaphone anymore or phones4u (in short most of phones4u sites). Did some pay and go phone deals but that was it. So are t-mobile and phones4u having trouble or is it a minor blip?
Bill from 02 saying I owe £18.50 from 4 years ago!
Hi, Today I received a letter from 02 stating that they have been checking records and I have an outstanding amount of £18.50 from a phone that was disconnected on 12/09/2005! The letter states that I can ring an 0844 telephone number but this never gets answered, there is also another number that I can ring, which is the…
nokia 6300 , help with video formats etc
ive been given a nokia 6300 ...just got myslef a new sd card for it so i can load up some songs and stuff ive tried to use some videos i have saved on my itunes and they wont work what format do they need to be ? the itunes vids work on our newer nokia but not mine
MSE news: Tesco £30 a month deal could cap mobile users' costs
This is the discussion thread for the following MSE News Story, specifically to discuss the views expressed in the article: "Tesco Mobile has launched what it's calling an 'unlimited' tariff at £30 a month, which could help users cap costs at that level, regardless of provider. Despite the hype, the deal is beatable. While…
Comparison
Hi, I am looking for a new deal, I know which phone I want and how many minutes I do - but is out there any comparison site that also takes in regard internet? All the ones I tried only ask you how many mins&texts, not if/how much internet do you want.. Really annoying..
New iPhone contract having had previous O2 iphone deal for a day??
Gents/Ladies.... I had a previous O2/iphone contract for 1 day but returned it after one 'phone call as the link-speed was too slow at my main home.. got billed £0.01 (fair enough, they handled it all very professionally) in Feb '09. Think it was the 18month/600min deal. For various reasons, mainly the current("old")…
Vodafone Friends & Family Question
We have currently got 3 phones on contract on one account (3 different numbers:)). I have been online to try to get F&F for 2 of the phones (so the kids can call their friends) but it only seems to be registering one of the numbers for F&F. I have entered the security code but don't really want to proceed if I will only…
O2 unlimited calls PAYG- minimum monthly top-up?
I have someone with an o2 mobile (he's on contract) that I need to call for just a couple of minutes every day. I don't have a mobile, so I'm currently using a landline phone to contact him and I'm trying to find a cheaper option. I'm thinking of using an old handset with an o2 PAYG card instead, which I've been told gives…
we have a mobile phone in my name
as originally i guaranteed the contract as he still had his ccj on which was a mistake but it took ages for us to clear up. Now though other half is on a month per month roll over contract on 02 they say they cannot put in his name and he could lose his number. is this definitely the case. sounds absurd to me particularly…

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Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland to cut overdraft rates for millions but hike them for others – here's what's happening and full help
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
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Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
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Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

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