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Archives for December 2010

Find the owner of a Mobile number
I am trying to find owners of Mobile phone numbers. My Wife is being pestered by some companies, calling her Mobile, using Mobile numbers - I have, at least,4 different numbers but all very close to each other. On calling back, the phone appears to be answered then hangs up - automated I think. The only sites offering this…
O2 insurance
Hope someone can advise me on this! I have just found out that I have insurance with O2 on a contract I began in 2004. I am certain I did not agree to this as I generally regard these insurance policies as useless but none the less there it is. I have contacted them requesting a refund but they have basically said no but…
T-Mobile Sim Only Android Plan?
Hi, I have bought a Desire HD and am looking for the best deal I can get on SIM only for use with it. I've been looking around T-Mobile's website and can see iPhone plans etc. but nothing about Android sim-only plans with 3GB, is this something you can only get if you buy the phone from T-Mobile? I'd settle for 1GB if I…
Help in finding a Smart/Android phone?
Hi, first of all what is the difference between a Smartphone and Android? I would like to buy a new phone which has over 2 megapixels camera with a camera lens cover and a flash. Price range anything upto £200 and either on Virgin or easy to unlock. There are so many out there but none with lens cover and flash that I've…
does anyone still buy out contracts?
hi guys, i knew that some places used to buy out peoples phone contracts does anyone still do this? i signed a 2 year contract with 3 in may and the phone has caused me nothing but trouble since is there any way to get out of this and maybe swap to another network? i know im clutching at straws but any help would be great
14 day guarantee with a new phone
Hi everyone I wondered if anyone could help me - I recently opened a contract with o2 (21 days ago to be exact!) and called yesterday to see if I could actually exchange the phone and change the tariff - I thought that normally you had 14 days for a complete "change of mind" but 28 days if you wanted to exchange the phone.…
When I9000 meets T159801-the super combination
As the equipped bluetooth head of i9000 can only used for answering calls and I can't listen to music, I planned to buy bt30. It's a pity it's out of stock. Then I searched it online. To my surprise, I find the interesting T159801 bluetooth headset. It's white colored. It's shaped like a mini phone. Plug the earphone inot…
Cancel my contract and request pac code
Hi there i am on a t mobile contract right now well my 12 months ended a good few months back but have not upgraded or got a new contract yet and still pay for my old contract,i am waiting for a phone deal from another network to come through and if it does i be looking to keep my phone number from t mobile. This would be…
Binatone speakeasy GSM - replacement battery?
Does anyone know where to buy a battery for the Binatone Speakeasy GSM ? This model: http://www.emporialifeplus.com/index.php?id=binatone_speakeasy_mobile_phone_with_big_buttons I've tried contacting the seller (and others) to no avail. Tried to phone Binatone MANY times but they are constantly engaged. My mother purchased…
Water damage???
Hi. I am new to this site and am not sure if this has previously been discussed but i could really use some advice please. I have been a loyal customer to O2 for 4 years now and have had no problems with them whatoever. I pay my bill ontime and always end-up paying more than my contracted price but without any argument, so…
Moving other PAYG to contract
I got an excellent deal when I did my last contract renewal with Orange which only costs me £10 a month and gives me everything I need. I spend about the same a month on each of 3 family members phones. Has anyone any experience of getting orange to match an existing contract price and move the phones from PAYG to the same…
I want a Blackberry!
Hi Im on an Orange pay monthly which doesnt end its contract until Nov '11 I cant get a better phone handset until Aug '11 so thought I could get a new Blackberry on pay as you go and stick my Orange sim in, the handset I have now is a Samsung which im not happy with anymore. A few questions if anyone can help Will i be…
Help - Is T Mobile any good?
Hi there I am looking to upgrade my mobile and also get a dongle and want to do it all for around £30.00. I have rang every phone company and the best deal I can find is with T Mobile. I have been with O2 for 10 years but they are not willing to budge and match so I am planning to leave them. I am very nervous, are T…
iPhone 4 Insurance
Looking to get an iPhone 4 with O2, and want some insurance for it. Not too worried about theft, but want cover against loss or accidental damage. CUSC don't seem to cover loss so that rules them out.
o2 data bolt on package & useless 3G coverage?
I am currently contracted to 02 on a 24 month business contract & paying for a data bolt on package a month. I have been on this contract for a year and a half and over this period have not had any 3G access. One of my questions is does the data package not only supply internet access over 3g but are you also paying for…
T-Mobile vs Dial-a-phone T-Mobile
Hi, I'm after some advice! I'm currently on T-Mobile, I'm due an upgrade and I want to change my plan. Doing some research first, have come across an online deal on Dial-a-phone with T-Mobile for a HTC Desire HD with 600 mins, 500 texts and data bundle included, with half price line rental for 6 months making it £21.88 a…
Help with orange and deal through quidco
Hi, this is my first post so new to this. I took out an orange contract through quidco for a tarriff that was £22.50, on my first bill i was charged £27 line rental and called up. Was told it should be sorted by next bill, this bills in and still being over charged. Called orange today and they werent much help could only…
Mobile data vs WAP over GPRS
What is the difference between mobile data and WAP over GPRS. Looking at an iPhone with Tesco and the monthly payment gives you 1GB of mobile data but WAP over GPRS is charged at £4 per 1MB. I've never spoken to anyone on ANY iPhone contract who has gone over their free allowance (other than abroad which I wouldn't be…
which Sim only pay monthly package is best value for an iphone?
i'm getting a secondhand iphone and need a sim only package with interent- which is best?
T-Mobile Fraud Department (T-Mobile FAIL)
Hi there, I purchased a HTC Desire HD via Mobiles.co.uk (which is a subsidiary of The Carphone Warehouse) about three weeks ago. When I got the handset and tried to make a phone call, I found out that calls were barred from my number. I called up to find out what was going on and was informed that my account had been…

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