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Archives for December 2011

Advice please Samsung Galaxy S 2
Having entered the android market with the Orange San Francisco and thanks to this site and Modaco debranded etc now looking to upgrade. Have same daughter (SF) for daughter too. One on orange, other O2, both sim only, unlimited text, 300 mins and 500mb data per month - cost £15.25 Looking at Galaxy S 2, reviews good but…
Adult Learner financial support
Hi there I am 25 and currently in college studying an Access to HE Diploma. I am hoping to get to university next year. I work part time and have had to drop my hours to focus on my college studies as the University course I am applying to requires me to obtain a distinction in every module of my current course. I applied…
Contract Renewal
HI Guys, About 3-4 months ago my brother upgraded his O2 contract through mobiles.co.uk. He got a new phone different tariff and some auto cashback all went through fine no problems. Now this issue is that according to O2 the contract hasn't changed (His bills are still the same as pre renewal and the inclusive allowance…
Do I have a claim?
Hi thanks for reading basically I got a iPhone 4 contract with orange about 5/6 months ago when I got it I asked to buy a case and paid extra £15 for a gear 4 bumper case recommended to me. Yesterday while out my phone fell out the case and smashed so I went back but shop doesn't want to know, the case has come apart at…
giff gaff/O2 advice please?
I want to buy a new smartphone, but I want to keep using giffgaff. I know I can get an unlocked phone from carphone warehouse, but what I wondered is does anyone know if I get a phone from the o2 shop, will it work with giffgaff as they are the same company? One more question - I like the Samsung Galaxy Ace phone but it is…
Would this work? Dual sim
OH has a BT mobile sim supplied by his work which he uses in an old non smartphone mobile. We have moved to an area where the BT mobile reception is very poor and in particular there is no reception in the house. Changing the work sim is not an option. I know O2 works here. I wondered if I could just get him a dual sim…
HTC Sensation XE or XL
Both of these phones are good but which one do you think is best and why?
Smartphone for Wife
My Wife is looking to get a smartphone (Sick of me doing just about everything on my iPhone :P) and I've been having a look for her but she really doesn't want to spend more than £15 a month. She'd probably stretch a little bit more if there was something a lot better. What is the best Smartphone you can get on contract…
24 month contract without permission
I've been using 3 for over a year now. I took out a MiFi dongle with 5GB internet and I was paying 15.99 a month for it. Later I decided to go to Utility Warehouse who were to charge the same amount for unlimited internet (without a fair usage policy). I called 3 and told them I'd like to end my rolling monthly contract…
Iphone internet access via virgin mobile
Got the wife a Iphone 3gs for christmas. I put in her virgin contract sim(blackberry) & all seemed fine. But i have now found she is unable to get a internet connection via virginmobile,i have contacted them and they say the phone is not supported.I can not change the apn settings,because they are disabled by virgin.I have…
Did i accepted by Three for a sim only deal?
I recently, today around (4 hours ago order a sim only deal) by three i got the order confirmation but i don't know if it's been accepted or not. Hello xxxx Your order reference number is xxxxx Thank you for choosing Three. Here's a reminder of what you've ordered. Description: Monthly cost. Cost today. SIM Only / SIM Only…
Three PAC code query
I tried to bluff the Three retentions dept for my PAC code as they are retentions do not offer any good deals go existing customers. Customer service chap said i can request PAC code one for free, but after 30days if request it again there is a charge. Anyone else heard about Three charging for PAC codes more than once?…
Looking for a deal on the HTC Sensation XL or Galaxy S2
Hi I'm looking for a new contract for either the Sensation XL or Galaxy S2 I want an 18 month contract, 300 mins talk time, and probably 500 meg of data will be enough Any ideas where to get the best deal?
Premium Rate Numbers Inc. In Contract
I've just noticed on Vodafone's website they offer an extra with their contracts which allows 0870, 0800, 0845 (and after I called to find out more was told it also includes 0871 and 0844), to be taken from your minutes allowance with no extra fee per call. For £2.40 per month (£3 inc VAT, not really sure how that works!).…
Handset needed - Recommendations?
I am half way through a 24 month contract with Orange. Actually a good deal only £22 a month for 800 min, limitless texts and unlimited internet. Unfortunately I killed my uninsured handset about 6 months ago and have since been using a cheap Nokia. This however does not have the facility for internet connection and I…
Bt Bill for £5000
I commenced a new contract for a mobile phone with BT in December 2009. I had a new phone, HTC. When I received my first bill it was for over £200. I called BT who said I should go on an unlimited data usage package. The following month I received a bill exceeding £500. I again called BT and was told that there had been an…
Orange Network Problems
Has anyone had any problems with receiving texts and calls on Orange over the past few day? I am finding that my texts are seriously delayed from anything between 4 - 24 hours and then arrive in the wrong order, and when people are trying to call me they go straight through to voicemail and my phone has not even rung even…
iphone internet connection question
I have recently inherited an iphone 3gs on vodafone. phone calls and messaging works great everywhere but here in east lothian there is zero 3g signals, so we revert to 2g. THe iphone seems to have 3 internet settings. 3g E O (or some circle with a white splodge in the middle) If I connect to 3g when in edinburgh all is…
Free Vodafone Sure Signal Box (SUCCESS)
Hi I was currently receiving problems with my Vodafone network when inside my apartment. After a few calls, I was told a that a few of the masts around my local area were down and to give them a call in 24 hours. It has taken two initial phone calls to report this - I rang the third time and re iterated that the signal was…
First contract Phone - which provider is best?
I am looking to take out a first contract mobile phone, to help boost my credit rating. I have had debt problems in the past but am now older/wiser and in control of my finances at last. My credit rating isn't that great but is improving month by month thanks to managing my credit cards responsibly and my bank account etc.…

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