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Archives for October 2010

Free VIoP - That's Actually Free?
Hey, I got into this whole VIoP think many years ago. I found a program called VIoPStunt.com which worked wonders, and it was free for 30 minutes a day, per account. (no need to top up in order to get it) But for some reason, I tried looking for a program that would ACTUALLY allow me to make free local calls (London) but…
Cheap sim for travelling in Australia
We're off to oz for 3 months. I think the cheapest option for us will be to get a local PAYG sim as O2 are very expensive on roaming. I'd really like data as web browsing will be very handy while traveling. Any suggestions? How easy is it to pick up a sim over there? Will data be a big issue?
Old Debt - T-mobile
Got a letter from T-mobile yesterday saying I owe them £256 from a contract I had with them. The letter appologises for leaving it late in getting in touch but say the phone was disconnected in 2008 and that i must pay. However, I did have a contract phone with t-mobile but cancelled as I was made redundant and switched to…
Orange San Francisco to T-Mobile?
Just bought the SF on PAYG, Excellent @ £99 :) Although had to turn off the Orange mobile Internet. The balance would drain pretty quickly! Cant access Orange App shop via WiFi? I am told that T mobile do a package for £7.50 month/12 month contract. 600 mins/Unlimited texts/unlimited Internet? I know the SF can be…
Which apple compatible brands would your trust?
Hi all im looking for some accessories ie dock,car charger, usb cable to buy as per title which brands would you trust as the apple £15 for a usb cable plus £25 seems a bit steep. cheers
iPhone on 3
I have a great tariff on 3 £15 u/l texts mins and Internet want an iPhone but have to change my tariff to £30 to get one they won't even let me buy thru them a discounted one. Should I buy one elsewhere? How much? I could put my sim card in? Is it worth it would the large screen samsung galaxy be just as good? I could get…
orange wont unlock my phone
I have a vodafone contract which doesnt run out for another year. I recently bought an iphone 3gs second hand from a friends friend. I was told it was unlocked and would be able to use my sim card. It isnt :mad: its locked to orange and they wont give me the unlock code because im not the original owner. They checked to…
o2 simplicity
My OH bought me a PAYG Iphone last xmas so when my contract on my old phone was up in Nov i phoned O2 a few weeks ago to cancel my contract. I told them i was going PAYG as i have the phone i wanted. O2 convinced my to choose the £15 simplicity deal where i get: free 02 to 02 calls unlimited texts 300 mins any network AND…
Iphone 4 didnt meet expectations
I bought the Iphone 4 yesterday and I'm very disappointed with it, it lacks some essential features found on any other mobile. For instance you can't use bluetooth to share files with another phone. The text messages inbox doesn't have separate folders for sent messages. It's all done in one conversation but if you want to…
Nokia 5230 not working ?(on 3)
Hi I am looking help, My nokia 5230 is not working, I charged it last night,it wont turn on, it is on a contract with 3,would some please advise how to ring 3 up,it is only 3 months old, I didnt take out insurance(silly me !) would some have a number to ring Thanks.
genuine free online text services
i thought id found a good one but it ended up charging the receipient three pounds a text, are there any genuinely free text services online these days ? you used to be able to send up to ten free texts with your network provider website if you registered but thats not happening anymore :(
Portng number to a different name
I have a contract with Vodafone that ends in early January. My son has the phone and I pay the bills. If we move from Vodafone to another provider will we be able to port his number to a contract in his name, given that it's coming from a contract in my name? His current phone was a present but he will be paying for the…
orange retentions - beware
Beware of Orange!! From my experience they do not care. Last august I rung and spoke to their retentions manager and he only offered standard tariff deals saying it’s the best he could do even though I’m on the top loyalty band. He said I wouldn’t find a cheaper and better deal with orange however I told him it’s the…
Mobiles.co.uk - (24m term) Receiving full cashback after 18th bill?
Hi, I am about to get a Cashback contract on Mobiles.co.uk, but am curious about one thing. For a 24 month contract, it says send in the bill 6, 9, 12, 15, 18 months after connection. a. So Mobiles.co.uk will have actually fully refunded the cost of my line rental by say the 20th month (18th bill + say 30 days to receive…
Vodafone refused me for a 3rd line?
Hey guys Basically i went to apply for a 3rd line and i got refused would late payments affect this?? if so would it affect me for other networks?
'Transplanting' Orange SIM into iPhone 3G - will it work?
Hi, I am quite inexperienced about this mobile phone business. But my friend suggested that I could get a Contract for nearly free using Cashback (24 months, Dolphin £25 - with 300mins, unltd text and 500MB internet) and transplant it to my unlocked iPhone 3G. a. Will it work? Can I use all the apps without any problems…
Samsung Monte 02
I topped my daughter's PAYG Simplicity Unlimited yesterday £10 and now it has all gone. She has made no calls and not used the web. She has her full 500MB left to use but no credit left. Please please please tell me how to set her phone up not to use up the credit? And what has used the £10? Thanks.
Best Operator for International Usage?
Hi guys, Want to get the iPhone 4 and I'm currently coming to the end of my existing O2 contract. O2 used be awesome, but I'm sure they've gone downhill in many respects, including value, reception and 3G speeds, but it could be my imagination!? As it is, I'm open to switching operator and while all the plans remain…
onestopphoneshop.co.uk ????
Hi folks Has anybody used this site ? Would you recommend it, and is it ok for cashback ? Thinking of getting a Nokia C3 - £10 a month with o2, but only £4.10 with this website via cashback. Any advice much appreciated. cheers:beer: Gerry
onestopphoneshop.co.uk ????
Hi folks Has anybody used this site ? Would you recommend it, and is it ok for cashback ? Thinking of getting a Nokia C3 - £10 a month with o2, but only £4.10 with this website via cashback. 50 mins per month, plus unlimited texts (for 13 year old's birthday). Any advice much appreciated. cheers:beer: Gerry

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