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Archives for November 2011

iPhone - Pay as you go
I'm looking at buying an iPhone 4S. I don't want a contract. So I'm wondering what the best deals are for topping up. My main priorities are texting and internet (not that I'd use the net THAT much outside my wireless network). I just want to know that it's there if I need it. Checking football scores etc :p Does anyone…
O2 messing me about
I was wandering if anybody out there could help im with O2 have been for years and never missed a payment . I went on holiday in August and lost my phone and got the phone blocked etc. Since then i have requested 5 times for a new sim using the phone twice and 3 times using web chat i am yet to receive any of these sims im…
free iphone 4s deal with 3 on money saving expert
clicked this link on site, took us to onestopphoneshop.co.uk, offering free 16gb phone for £35pm on 3. my husband and son both have contracts with 3 so we called them about this deal, 3 said best they could do was £300 for the phone and £35 contract. How can this be?? Same provider but cannot qualify for this deal, only…
Are HTC the world's worst for phone manufacturing and customer services?
If anybody could give me advice on where I even begin here! Middle of october (I have well did have a Wildfire S) The phone starts playing up (Power button sticking/screen turning green when making calls and screen going unresponsive) I phone HTC who (eventually) agree to pick the phone up. 3rd November it was first…
Cheapest mobile phones - just a handset?
Hi all, Looking for a replacement phone for an elderly relative abroad, so need a very basic handset only. Now all the phones I have found so far are on PAYG and as such you have to buy top up at the same time as handset. DOes anyone know of websites where I can just buy basic phone, without the need for SIM topup? Many…
I got a free Iphone 4S
Just thought i would share with you that I got a FREE Iphone 4S with mobiles.co.uk! I was with orange who couldn't offer me a free Iphone 4s 16gb i would have had to pay £99.99...... cancelled my contract and got it yesterday!!!! Just gotta wait for the PUC code to register then i'm off :T
Blackberry Torch cracked screen.
My girlfriend has cracked the screen on her Blackberry 9800 Torch. Could someone recommend a reliable company to repair it for a reasonable price. The only one online I can find is https://www.blackberryphonerepairs.co.uk but cant find any reviews as to weather they are any good. TIA
Upgrading advice pls
Hi I’m due for an upgrade next weds with 02 (been with them for almost 5 years now). I’m going to haggle and ask for a good deal and see if they can beat a deal with another network. My question is: 1) There is an option to get through to upgrades or the leaving department. Is the leaving department also known as rentions?…
No Return on New Mobile Upgraded 2 Days Ago??
Hello, I upgraded my mobile with Three to a Nokia Lumia 800. I'm really struggling to use this phone, I don't like the lay out. I had a look through my contract as I thought I would have a 14 day 'cooling off' period but the contract states that if the phone has been used (E.g. telephone calls, texts, browsing internet…
T mobile signal
I just got a T mobile Rapport with 6 months free internet. At home the internet's fine, but I can't get it at work, which is half the reason I bought it (to while away my lunchtimes). So I brought another phone in, also on T mobile and I can connect - 3G. Anyone know why this is?
Stick with o2 with this deal or move to 3?
HI Guys I'm just off the phone with o2 retentions and they've offered me Iphone 4s, 16gb - 18 mnths 300 mins, unlimited text and 500gb £37 per month £30 one off cost. I'm quite happy with my iphone 4 and was considering moving to 3 for £15 all you can eat payg. Thoughts?
Going to the channel islands- T mobile
Hi all, I am due to go to Jersey for work next week. I have a contract with T-Mobile and wondered if I will incur roaming charges for calls and 3G internet access. Can anyone enlighten me? Thanks :money:
How Much To Cancel Orange Contract
I am currently with Orange and I need to get a better deal on my data allowance. 3 are offereing unlimited data for the same price as my Orange monthly bill. Should I cancel the last 6 months of my Orange contract that is £35 per month or should I wait until May to cancel and move?
English mobile to Dutch mobile -- newbie question
If I take my English mobile phone on Virgin Pay as you go to Holland and want to then phone my friend in Holland on her Dutch phone, do I have to dial the country code or just her number?
Avoid the Orange Price Increase
Hello Everyone. I am going to play devils advocate for a second. Orange is a business not a charity. They have to make a profit to keep their shareholders happy and have announced a price increase for customers on "Legacy" (older) tariffs. Yes, it's not nice but it's not something Orange have ever done before and are not…
Orange price hike
Just on this subject, supose Orange were to bow down and allow customers to break free from their contracts over the price hike, what would happen to the 10% loyalty discounts currently offered to loyal customers who then wish to return to Orange with a new contract. Worth considering???
iPhone 4S uses TOO much data
I got an iPhone 3GS in Aug 2009 with o2, which came with unlimited data. I recently upgraded to a 4S, and as they no longer do the unlimited data package went for 500MB a month, as I was told that over the past 2 years, I had used about 200MB on average. 3 weeks into my new contract, I get a text message from o2 saying…
Orange - can't log into online account
I've got a teenager on an Orange contract. Usually I log in every few days to keep an eye on what he's up to, but I've not been able to log into the website for about 3 weeks now. Customer services keep telling me it will be working again "soon". A bill was produced on the 15th November, but I've not been able to log in…
Galaxy s2 using 750 ram..'help
Help.... My s2 is using load of ram causing it so run !!!!!! slow and freeze. Ive took apps of I dont need and have a task manager to kill of background apps but it aint h#lping. Can anyone give me any help or is a full reset needed?
ipone 3gs t mobile or alternative
Hi to all on the forum, I have an old nokia 1208, had it for many years,( Long time nokia fan, still have my trusty 8210 in the drawer as a back up. ) As i havent updated for a long while, my contract with t mobile is £5.21 per month which is for 100 mins, 100 texts and flexible booster which is set on unlimited texts.…

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