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Archives for November 2012

mobile internet dongle
i got a mobile internet dongle on contract for 12 months got a discount as already a customer for a mobile phone with them. the contract has run out and have carried it on are dongles like mobile phones can i get an upgrade? currently have a Huawei E173 are there better dongles out there available?
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Anyone have one? Some reasonably cheap contract deals available. I know it's significantly less specced than the full blown S3 but wondered if anyone could point out any major drawbacks? Looking for a budget android on contract for my wife and this is an option.
Switch to PAYG?
Situation: two phones on fixed Vodafone contract, which ends next July or August, cannot get out of it until then, have to keep paying until contract ends. One of them (mine) is hardly ever used any more: only when we're away, on holiday together, and might need to find each other if one wanders off in foreign city. (it…
Three tethering block, even with tethering add-on
Hi all I don't know whether there are any Three representatives on this site, but I thought I'd post asking for some help/advice. 24 hours ago I added the tethering add-on to my account using my phone. Since then, the add-on has become active (as confirmed by technical support on the phone) but I still continue to receive…
where can i buy capacitive stylus for samsung galaxy
i thought this might be better in this forum as you all know more about mobile phones. please where could i buy capactive stylus for a samsung galaxy y and also one for a samsung galaxy mini or would same stylus work on both samsung's ? ( i would have thought so but i can't be sure never having brought one before :o )…
On o2 £26 unlimited calls/texts 12 month sim ? upgrade ANYTIME within 12 months!!!
Customers on the previous (currently £20 special offer) £26 12 months sim "unlimited" calls and texts can upgrade anytime to a phone included contract, just call o2 customer services as this can only be done direct with o2 through their upgrades dept, from month 2 onwards no fee will exist to pay off your current remaining…
MSE News: Giffgaff shuts users out after mobile gaffe
"Some users were unable to use their phone at all due to the gaffe which affected 50% of top-ups and activations..." Read the full story: Giffgaff shuts users out after mobile gaffe
ovivo
thinking about trying one of the Ovivo sims, are there any down sides? would changing numbers back if they were to go bust etc be a problem? as i don't want to loose my number?
three contract
hi all my three contact ends on the 13th dec it was on a 24 month contract i heard that i need to wait till the contract ends then contact them to cancel the contract for 30 days notice so that means i have to pay another months payment can anybody help me with this
Android mid range phone
Hiya Looking for a new android phone, i have used the galaxy ace but gave it to my daughter as i found using the phone annoying as screen went black when using. (is this common with touchscreens?) I now have the HTC cha cha which isn't a well known phone, its ok but very slow and so would ideally like another android which…
Galaxy ace problem
Just wondering if anyone can help... My galaxy ace got dropped in water but had its battery out at the time. We dried it and it did work fine. However then my daughter turned it off and messed around pressing buttons together we have have a phone which switches on and has the SAMSUNG word flashing. Any idea what to do?…
Major problems with Vodafone customer service
I have been having ongoing problems with Vodafone Customer Service making promises that they do not keep, after supplying me with a faulty device when I upgraded my contract. I have been in contact with Vodafone since day one of receiving the probmatic device asking for a replacement and they keep promising a replacement…
Terrible Orange Customer Care - Help Needed
Hi :mad: This is more of a cry for help than anything else as I really do feel that orange have become a complete joke and have completely abandoned any notion of customer care... My handset has been experiencing extremely slow data network speeds for two months now and so far Orange have failed to resolve the problem - I…
Please help with basic smartphone choice
Hello peeps, hope someone can help and advise a suitable smartphone for my wife. I will be purchasing outright, the phone does not have to be feature packed. The phone will be mainly used for calls and texts. Internet won't be used much but would like a decent camera and good battery life. I realise that most smartphones…
Pay as you go t mobile
I have a Samsung t mobile being the provider on pay as you go . This is usually used for emergency and texting . Although in credit it is now showing limited service ? I know that it would be advised to top up but will this rectify the matter ?
Talkmobile Overcharging
Talkmobile Overcharging went to Bulgaria end of September to early October, every time i sent a text message I've also been charged for a 1 second phone call!! in my case this has only happened 17 times which adds up to £1.12 plus vat. but if they do this to everyone they must be making loads has this happened to anyone…
hello
hello I am new here.
iphone4s secondhand value?
A mate's offered to sell his iphone 4s 16GB black with 1 month warranty remaining (not 1 year yet). He's had the plastic film on the screen and back from day 1, only very minor scrapes on the side. He's asking for £260 and its unlocked. I've checked eBay and they seem to going for that price... feedback appreciated.
Giff Gaff problems with goodybags
Anyone else affected ? http://community.giffgaff.com/t5/Service-Updates-Notice-board/Goodybags-issues-29-11-2012/td-p/6882036/page/31
Treats from the T-mobile treat van
I had an email from T-mobile tonight offering Christmas treats from their treat van. This is the sort of stuff they are apparently offering So I follow the link, put my valid, registered and paid up mobile number into the box and get this The email had the subject line, ****** (my name) we've got a Christmas treat for you.…

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