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PAYG for occasional use - what time-limits?
I am looking at options for a spare PAYG phone for occasional or emergency use. So I just want a free SIM, and don't need bundles or add-ons. It is very hard to find out from the various Ts&Cs what each company's time-limit is before they suspend or deactivate such an account. Most providers appear to require at least one…
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downgrading mobile phone tarriff
Hi, Im sure i read somewhere on here that after so many month a mobile phone provider has to downgrade your tarrif if you so wish? what im wondering is does this apply to the Apple I Phone? I never use my minutes, messages or internet that is on my current tarrif and have found one that is more suitable to me and would…
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Closure of O2 account - without warning!
We have (or had) a "spare" mobile phone with an O2 pay-as-you-go account on which we had stored about £10 of credit. As this was an emergency phone, for use if or when our normal mobiles were unavailable, we used it only rarely. We were aware that if we failed to do so for some months the number might be suspended. That's…
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iPhone 4S does work on Virgin Mobile UK
I decided I wanted an iPhone 4S with virgin mobile in the UK (my current provider) so bought an unlocked iPhone. Since I have Virgin media at home it's one of the best sim only deals for a combination of minutes and web. (Also now you can use Orange reception has improved greatly) I cut my sim to micro size (hint get a…
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orange upgrade offers...in a quandary now!
Hi...me again! lol Just been on the phone to Orange, I told the adviser of my upgrade plans to a Nokia Lumia..he wasn't that impressed lol he wasn't a fan of Window 7 phones. He gave me some alternatives that he could offer me today.. My choices are... Original choice Nokia Lumia 800, free phone and free xbox Dolphin plan=…
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Giffgaff problems
Having a problem with giffgaff, I got a sim and tried to activate it with a top up voucher. The website kept telling me about problems with gremlins, after about 2 hours into the activation process I finaly got to the enter voucher code to activate, after doing that the bloody gremlins appeared again and it failed. Tried…
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Mobile phone number
Hi All, I've just given notice to cancel my pay monthly contract with Orange as I'm moving overseas in January. After spending 50 minutes on the phone to Orange yesterday and heaps of hassle getting this sorted out, and requesting the phone be unlocked, I suddenly thought last night about my number. Does cancelling my…
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Best way to sell my iphone 4?
Hi, I've just been upgraded to an iphone 4s (free on 24 month contract). I have an iphone 4 on the o2 network that is in good condition, I had a back case on it most of the year so it's relatively scratch free. It's only when you shine a light on it that you can see a fair amount of light surface scratches. Just looking at…
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Strange number
Hello all, am not sure if this is the right place to put this thread. I have been getting lots of calls from this number and this is how the present on my phone. +1-455-530-030 i have no idea who or what it is. when i google that number it shows no results. I bit concerned in case its a scam or something. also i tried to…
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Which Blackberry
Would like a new phone and I don't want to spend £400. All I really want to do is talk, text and email from time-time, on a nice handset. Not bothered about camers, videos although it would be nice if I could play wav or flac files via 3.5mm headphone jack. Was looking at the BB Tour as it recieved decent reviews.
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will LG optimus one work in Japan?
I've potentially got landed with a trip to Japan in the next week or so and a definite one shortly afterwards. Have had a quick google but cant see to figure out the requirements are for a mobile to work while over there? I did see something that said any 3G phone would work but then other results seem to suggest…
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Tmobile sony ericson xperia mini pro offer
Hi Did anyone sign up via quidco for sony eric. xperia mini pro via quidco. The contract was £15.32 for 2 years with the first year discounted to £10. I have this contract but t mobile are denying the offer of £10 that I signed up for. I am beginning to think I am going mad!! Please help
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Not sure what to do - upgrade due - best deal?
Hi, I hope someone can help!! I currently have the Blackberry Bold 9700 and have had a lot of problems with it and really don't rate it compared to my old phone the Iphone 3G!! I am on a 24 month £25 a month contract with Orange and am due for an upgrade (contract finishes in February) on Sunday 13th. I have been looking…
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Not sure what to do - uprade due - best deal?
Hi, I hope someone can help!! I currently have the Blackberry Bold 9700 and have had a lot of problems with it and really don't rate it compared to my old phone the Iphone 3G!! I am on a 24 month £25 a month contract with Orange and am due for an upgrade (contract finishes in February) on Sunday 13th. I have been looking…
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i phone 4s if bought in usa/will it work in uk?
just a quicky,,,,someone told me you can buy an i phone in usa much cheaper than here? is this true and more importantly will it work in england/uk?reason i ask is i am going to new york for a few days in a couple of weeks and thought about getting one there,,i am in no way technically minded and have no idea,,it would be…
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Orange as got me in a twist.
Today I had a letter off Orange stating I owe £54.41 on a account with them. I have never been with Orange, I have Tesco pay as you go. It is not my name on the correspondence, it is my address, the street name misspelled. The name of the person it supposed to be is Miss C A Weighell. They give a telephone number to…
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Samsung Galaxy Note - any user experiences/good deals
When my contract runs out (Galaxy S) I am thinking of getting the new Galaxy Note but probably on a Sim only deal and cheap 30 day contract rather than being tied to a 24 month contract. Has anyone got one of these phones yet and what do you think of it? Has anyone seen any good Sim only deals on this handset?
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Bad credit - Security deposit needed by 3
Has anyone else had this, I know my credit needs to be improved, so as a result, trying to get the iphone4s means me handing over a security deposit of £250 for the 3network. Fair enough. Do all carriers here carry this policy or is it just 3 ? Thanks
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Mobile faulty after 9 months
Hi guys, new poster here, just looking for some advice. Today my dad's phone just decided to stop working. I don't know the model of the phone as he is not here at the moment, but it is an LG, and he bought it from Orange. It is on a contract. He phones orange and they said that in the first 6 months it is under warranty…
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which samsung phones have speech to text function/ability
My OH is about to upgrade his phone, he wants a Samsung phone but wants the speech to text on it, as he struggles to see and cannot spell very well. He doesnt necessarily want the top of the range, so would appreciate any help in finding the correct phone for him. He has put off going to the phone shop as he doesnt want…
