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Archives for August 2010

Tesco "unlimited" web
There is a really good sim only deal with tesco mobile at the moment, http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/tesco-mobile-sim-only-1-month-500-m/748781 Only question is, is the web a FUP or 500mb hard cap? It says in there terms that its a FUP which i presume means that they will monitor your usage and only charge you if you…
Tesco iphone 4 availability
HI All, Does anybody have any idea's where there are any tesco stores with any current availability or when any stores are expecting to take delivery on iphone 4 on 12 monthly contracts? Kind Regards
Lost iPhone now found
I reported an iPhone lost which i thought i lost during a house move. 2 months later after claiming a new handset off my mobile phone insurance, I have found the iPhone Do I call the insurance company to say i found it or just simply throw it away? Its not like i can use it or I need to use it
Three Laptop Deals - Credit Checks
Hi, Been thinking of switching to a 24 month contract on Three for £17.50pm which comes with a free Acer Netbook. I currently have a rolling 30 day mobile broadband contract with Three at £15pm which I have had around a year and never missed a payment on. My credit rating is not great but wondering if anyone knows if Three…
Joint Contract?
I have a contract phone on a joint contract, both phones were taken out in my exs name and the dd comes out of my account. I want to split the contract between us so that we each have our own one but can this be done? I wouldn't pass a credit check, but they will be able to see that I have been paying both phones from my…
I broke my HTC Desire
So yeah, my obscenely expensive and uninsured phone is broken. I squashed the screen and although the glass didn't break the LED/touchscreen isn't working, the phone seems to power up fine but all of the pixels are black. What is going to be the best/cheapest thing to do here? Should I contact Orange or go into a shop? Or…
Not happy with e2save contract on vodafone
Hi, i just got out an e2save cashback contract for 24 months, however i decided to take it out with vodafone rather than o2, who i've been with for ages but the signal was a bit rubbish in the new area i lived in. However vodafone are even worse! I'm a student and both at uni and home the coverage checker said signal is…
500mins unlimited texts and data £10.00 a month at tesco
looks like tesco are taking on the big mobile companies with this new offer,£10.00 per month 500min ,unlimited texts and data instore now,,,,,,
Orange. Increasing mobile bill
Hi all, I'm a long time reader but don't post often. However I really do feel stuck at the moment. I've had a contract phone with orange for at least 4 possibly 5 years. In November 2008 I signed another 18 month deal that was a retention and they included unlimited 3G data plus dropped the price of the Dolphin 30 contract…
Nokia n8
does anybody have one as yet? if so any feedback please
Upgrade 4 days early?
Hi, I've been on 18 month contract with T-mobile, my contract ends Oct 4th but they say I can upgrade my phone on Sept 4th. I'm going away this weekend so wondered if they would let me upgrade a few days early (hopefully to Iphone or blackberry) even if it means paying £10-£20 extra. Would they let me do this or is it a…
Lost mobile - tmobile
Dear all, Can anyone please give me good advise. I have lost my mobile nokia 5800, I think it fell out of my bag on the way to work. I have reported it to tmobile, who have blocked the phone. I have a 18 month contract with them, which started last nov 2009. they said they will send out a new sim card but no new phone as i…
new smartphone on payg tariff
Hi All, I'll bet this has been asked before but I'don't know where - so here goes... I have an old Nokia phone that does wap - must be about 6 years old at least - obviously it doesn't have a full keyboard. I thought a smartphone that I could download and use apps on would be a good replacement but:- 1. would a reasonable…
Android apps advice
Just after a bit of advice on downloading apps for my new phone. I'm a newcomer to the world of smartphones and am really unsure as to what is safe to download from the android app market. What should I be looking for and what should I be avoiding?
Sims only upgrade
Could upgrade a sims-only contract now. Continue on the plan, could get a basic phone free on 12 month, not really keen. So wondering what other option I have. Would it be worth it, to try phones4u? There is currently 150 pounds cashback, on brand new voda contract, effectively workout at 12.5 p/m. Though knowing how slow…
Mobile phone for a gardener?
I have to send text messages to clients when I have mucky fingers from gardening. The dirt dries and becomes abrasive to the extent it's scratched the screen after closing it (clam phone). Is there a phone out there that may be able to cope with these conditions? A slide phone would be useless as the slides would be…
Unlock Factory
Unlock Factory Hi I used Unlock Factory to unlock my Orange Samsung C3050, it cost £3.40 , the unlock code took 24hrs to get to me along with a note to say that this code is temporary i.e. you need to re-enter the code everytime the phone is switched on & off. Along with a note to refer to their T&Cs, however in their T&Cs…
Phones4u Order Confirmation
Hi, I placed an order on Sat eve for an O2 Iphone contract, I received an order confirmation but received no further emails (like dispatch details or that I've passed the credit check etc) Could anyone tell me what this means??? I've tried calling customer services, but they keep cutting me off. Does it mean Ive passed or…
Debranding
In a previous post I had told you I had bought a new V3 from ebay and it was locked to Vodaphone. Now I want to debrand it. Is this easy? Is it advisable? Can I get internet still? Can I download games? Can I download my weemee from internet? Sorry so many questions. Just can't stand the layout with the vodaphone logos -…
Is the HTC Smart an Android?
As per page 12 of issue 12 of the Tesco Phone Guide I purchased an HTC Smart thinking it was an android powered device. After an hour of reading the manual and tinkering with it, i can find no mention of android or marketplace or whatever. I've done some surfing on the htc site and it says that it is "Brew® Mobile…

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