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Archives for April 2014

Nokia 100 pink on O2 for just £4.99 including P&P
I was looking for a cheap second handset and discovered this budget phone at O2. Not the colour i was after Haha but at that price it seems silly not to snap it up. I also believe Giffgaff sims work in O2 but i can't guarantee that. It's a gamble i'm to willing to take. It's a great phone which is replacing one that i…
The Peoples Operator - any good
Hi has any one used these , if so what are they like ? they seem the cheapest on the market at the moment, for what i need unlimited calls ,text and a , dont use much data so 3gb is a lots for me, for 14.99 a month 30 day contact how is it most the virtual mobile operator's, beat the big boys on sim only 30 days contract…
iPhone unlocking
I've had an iPhone 4S on a monthly plan with O2, via a third party company (DBfB). The contract has finished so I decided to transfer to another network (Virgin) who are offering good deals for existing customers. I got a new SIM card, got the PAC code, and the number has been swapped to the new SIM. So far, so good. But…
Thinking about switching to Sim only
I'm on 3 and have been for 10 years but I've realised that I'm paying £35 per month for an S3 with unlimited calls and internet and 500 texts but I'm using less than 50% of that and my upgrade is due soon. I don't actually need a state of the art phone as long as I can call, text, go online and watch I player and You Tube…
HTC end of contract upgrade
Hi all, I've an HTC One S, coming to the end of the contract. Any suggestions please as to the best cheap upgrade? When I say cheap I do not want to pay more than I am now. Currently £16/m for: * 200 minutes * 500 texts * unlimited internet I do not use much internet but see no new contracts offering unlimited, maybe a…
Question on cancelling upgrade wwith Vodafone
Hi, I recently (literally yesterday) upgraded my contract with Vodafone to a new tariff and new device. I did this with my online Vodafone account. Today, my husband phoned and said that he'd got me a new phone on HIS (Vodafone) contract, since he new I was due to upgrade soon. So my one-day old contract is now not needed!…
Purchase 2 S5 Phones
Hi, I am in the market for 2 Samsung Galaxy S5 phones (for my wife and I). We currently have SIM only contracts so I need to purchase unlocked handsets. I am wondering where would be the best place to purchase these devices which would give me the best value (cashback, discount, freebies, etc). It is a large investment to…
ASDA Mobile Problems
Anyone else experiencing problems with Asda Mobile since last evening ?. We transferred to the new Asda Network several weeks ago to 'avoid the rush'. Asda have since contacted us (by text and phone) to say we are on the old network and need new SIMs (although how they can achieve this with only a day to changeover when it…
Contract to Sim Only
I have kept my IPhone 4 as no real issues about 6 months past my contract date. I foolishly believed that If I could revert to a sim only talk plan then They would tell me Now having been told that I can do this by other people I have done so. However, I have now spent something of the order of 150 pounds unnnecessarily.…
Anyone use those 90 SIMs and port number every 90 days
I'm considering using those 90 SIMs with (for example) 10gb of data & minutes/texts, only thing is I'd like to be able to retain my existing mobile number, which I guess means porting every 90 days. Doing this I can get 3.3gb of data, 100 mins & 400 texts for £5 pm. Anyone else do this?
Orange won't give me a PAC code- Help!
hi there, i've been trying for 9 days to obtain a PAC code from Orange to no avail. while i'm being very polite they don't phone me back, say they can only email their 'bak office', not even speaking to the manager helps, say they will call me and text me back but they don't- Any help very gratefully received- thanks in…
Help! How do text messages get sent from my phone ..not by me!
No, I'm not going potty ,no one has acces to my phone but me. Can anyone help me understand how (on this occassion 3 ) text messages got sent to what looks like an email address? This has cost me £15 as they are 'non-inclusive' which I shall of course take up with my provider but I just cant fathom out how its possible!…
MSE News: Sim-only mobile broadband provider Samba Mobile closes down
About 2,000 Samba Mobile customers will no longer be able to use their broadband Sim cards after the firm closed down Read the full story: Sim-only mobile broadband provider Samba Mobile closes down Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. If you aren’t sure how it all works, read our…
SIM only, only receiving (not making) calls
I've been searching for ages and couldn't find anything that helped me, so thought I'd best just ask! Sorry if I'm repeating something that's already been answered. :o I need a mobile number that I can give out freely on the internet and elsewhere, that I would use only to receive calls and texts. I don't mind what the…
insurance for my 15y/o
My son has a new iPhone on a 2 year contract, I told him it isn't to leave the house until it is insured! I intended to find insurance for it myself rather than take out the expensive shop's own policy that I was offered. However...I have discovered (so it seems) that under 16 y/olds cannot be covered by this insurance -…
1 week in France 2 weeks in Netherlands, need data card/sim/thingy
I am going to France for one week next month, and in August will be 2 weeks in Netherlands. My husband and I want a relaxing time in the evenings, and the way to do this is give the kids their ipads/kindles. We have had it with sitting in the bar and experiencing maddeningly slow internet etc. I want to pay up front for…
cheap monthly that shows MB remaining? (EE/TM/Org doesn't)
EE/T-mobile/Orange, do not show you how many MB you have remaining. If I text them - texting AL to 150 it says 500MB. That's just the limit. If I check online, it says 500MB. And if I call them, they say they can't tell me / don't know. But that when I use 80% i'll get a text from them. I would like to be able to text them…
Changing supplier but keeping provider - Can I keep my number ?
I want to keep my provider (Three) but change contract supplier when my pay monthly contract runs out. Can I keep my number ?
iPhone 5 Sleep/Wake button replacement program
Apologies if this has been mentioned already, I did do a quick search but couldn't see a thread. Apple have finally decided that certain iPhone 5's have known issues with the Sleep/wake button and are now going to replace them - for FREE!:j Further details can be found here on Apple's site:…
iPhone 4 - Changing Network
Hi I'm changing network (EE - GiffGaff) on a SIM only deal, GG deal is much better suited to my needs. I've got my PAC code and the SIM from GG ................... but (there's always a but). What do I do about my contacts, calendar and everything else on my phone, where is that stored at present (on the SIM?), if so, how…

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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
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
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
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
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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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