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Archives for January 2011

Questions related to number porting
Hi I am thinking of taking out a 24 month contract with e2save or mobiles.co.uk through quidco or topcashback. I am on O2 currently and want to stick with them. I am told at the moment network porting doesnt work on same network. so i am thinking of going from O2 pay monthly to Orange (or any other network) on pay as you…
lost phone !
ive lost my nokia c5 ,ive contacted t mobile to issues a new sim + block the old one but im looking for a cheapish phone to use [with new sim] that will work well with the sat nav function.
Blackberry without data plan?????
I want to get a Blackberry for calls / texts. Also for editing small spreadsheets, word docs. I would like occasional internet / email access but using WiFi rather than paying for Blackberry data services. Is this possible?? Thanks
o2 data abroad
o2 charge £3 per mb of date when abroad with limit of £40 a month but not sure how much I would get for 1mb ? I will be using phone to check FB and update and check emails and keep in touch with family while away. I usually try and use internet cafe when abroad but now always possible to find one.
On o2 simplicity £10/month, but fone now broken!
Hi All! I'm on o2 £10 300min/unlimited texts/free o2 calls, using 100+ texts similar minutes, but now my old fone has failed. Not approached o2 yet, dtill got 9months left to run, but would like a new Wave - looking at a girlfriends model. But they look dear & are there several versions of Wave as well!! I never accessed…
Free Websites For Mobile Phones
my grandson got a mobile phone for Christmas does anyone know any free websites where he can download apps/ringtones for free, many thanks in advance
blackberry
hi all does anyone know where the cheapest place to buy a blackberry on pay as you go is? also can you unlock blackberry's? thanks
7 day cancellation period..
Hello, i've just upgraded my orange phone over the phone and got a good deal which i'm happy with. The only thing is, i'm just not gelling with the phone. What will happen if I cancel now within the 7 day period? Will they ask for the phone back? Will I have to pay money for another phone? Any advice would be appreciated.
Don't Insure Your Mobile Through Your Bank Account
Hi everyone, As a keen MSE'er I have hunted through the forums, and there doesn't seem to be much about the mobile phone insurance policies that various banks are offering. Generally the advice I have had from others is that it's a money-saving tip to get your bank account upgraded (in my case to Natwest Advantage Gold)…
O2 'We're moving you to a new tariff', not happy - want to change ??
I have been a customer of O2 for years (10+), and have been on their 'Pay Upfront' tariff for the past few years (where I paid for 12 months in advance, which last year was about £50, which included free minutes etc.) This tariff is apparently no longer available, so they tell me that they will be moved over to their 'Pay…
Easiest phone to use?
My dad has a Nokia 1800 or somethig similar (not sure of the exact code know it begins with 1). He is on PAYG with T-Mobile and he basicly doesn't use his phone. He tops it up but never uses the phone as he doesn't know how to! I have tried to explain to him how to call- I think he gets it, but as far as text messages go,…
First smartphone for my mum
Hi folks my mum has suddenly decided that she would like a smartphone. She saw one of her friends with the SE Vivaz and loved the camera in (I'm not convinced she can tell the diff, was prob the bigger screen, lol). TBH she wouldn't really use is for the internet, just camera, games and txting I think. anyway, I'm…
VAT error on my mobile phone bill
Because my phone bill came out after the VAT increase I was charged at the new 20% rate when in fact i should have been charged 17.5% up to 23.59pm of the 3rd of january and then 20% there after. I contacted my provider and was given £5 credit for my next bill by way of an apology for their error. Everyone should check…
Mobile Phone Contract
I read somewhere on MSE that they are making mobile phone network providers offer contracts of 12 months on new smartphones rather than 18 months and 24 months. I am wondering if this is fact or a rumour? If it is fact, whether anyone has any proper information about it? Also whether it would or could affect a current…
using internet without phone line
If you dont have a home phone but have a computer can you use the internet through your mobile. I am sure you can but dont know the ins and outs? Can you use i with any phone and how much does it cost? any info please?
Need some retention deal help please!
sorry to start a new thread for this but somehow i think ive managed to mess up getting a retention deal I just called virgin to say i was thinking of leaving as there were no good deals, and she just gave me my pac code just like that and told me it ends 28th feb! when i left 3 it toook me 25 mins to convince them i…
Three network, any good?
I've been with O2 for over 5 years and want to upgrade to the Iphone 4 but with 02 the cost of the phone (£150-£300) is putting me off, and the deal is not too good. So I have found an excellent deal with Three mobile £35 a month, 2000 mins, 500 txt's & unltd date (24mth contract) Is this too good to be true? does anyone…
Travel charger
Next month I’m flying out to Asia where I’ll travel mostly by train. I’m looking for a good travel power charger to charge my phone with. Something powerful, but cheap…
Sold iPhone, buyer wants IMEI number.
Sold my iPhone on eBay tonight. Buyer has paid and asked I send a message to her stating the phones IMEI number and the fact it now belongs to them along with their address stating the reason being that she needs to ring insurance. Just seems a little dodgy as surely she can do this when she gets the phone? Thought I'd ask…
HTC Desire - is that a wordprocessor app?
I have a HTC Desire and have downloaded a notepad. However, I often have Word documents which I need to amend when I'm not at home. Is there an App which would allow me to transfer a Word document onto my phone, amend it and then put it back on my computer? Thanks. D.

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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
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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
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Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
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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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