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Change of tactics by mobile companies?
I rang in to cancel my EE contract with 30 days remaining on the contract and was expecting to be offered all sorts of deals to stay (not an issue as I was never going to remain) but I was not offered any retention incentives, just provided the expiry date and a PAC number . A couple of weeks later same thing happened to…
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Refurbished iphone ? or contract ?
Hi , I have been wondering if I should buy a Refurbished iphone ? ( Cant afford new :P) Or I should go for contract ? I think contract is expensive in long term ? what is your opinion ? Please also share your experience with Refurbished phones/Contracts ?
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HELP SMS messaging icon just _vanished
Help - I was exchanging some text messages with family a few minutes ago, put the phone down briefly and picked it up again to resume, only to find the messaging icon had vanished. There is now just a gap on the home screen where it used to be. Can anyone help. It is a sony xperia phone.
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Useless Smartphone - EE/Carphone Wharehouse/MS
Hi, I've had an ongoing problem with my "smartphone" it is a Nokia 635, its on contract with EE, which I got via Carphone Wharehouse The problem is, the phone does not have enough RAM/Memory to run even the apps that came with it, the internet browser crashes constantly, news crashes, skype, almost every app crashes…
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Cannot get photo ID to contacts
Just bought a lenovo A816 mobile (second hand) and have tried to include a photo as ID without success.In the Gallery, I select a pic "to contact photo", tap on the particular person in list of contacts, the photo comes on screen again, click save but the photo fails to appear.
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+441305****** or 01305 ******?
I have entered phone numbers in my address book as per regional, as in 01305 ******. But some of my friends/family's numbers come through like +441305 with the zero dropped. When that happens, I receive the text but there is no name to identify the sender. Is there an easy way round this please?
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android forum please
Would someone like to recommend an android forum please. I see there are many but want one that is a bit lively so I don't have to wait ages for a reply
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Money Moral Dilemma: Should I tell my network it's been undercharging me?
This week's MoneySaver who wants advice asks... I'm currently chasing my mobile network for refunds of erroneous charges on my bill, but looking back at previous bills I can see it's actually been undercharging me on line rental for the past six months. Should I 'fess up, or keep quiet and take the saving in place of the…
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Dual SIM phone options?
Scenario: SIM 1 - Personal phone - Three network. i.e. need 3G SIM 2 - Work mobile - need data connect constantly for email Is there a dual sim phone can support 3G on both slot at same time?
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Refund from Vodafone continually delayed
Hi, I'm having a lot of trouble receiving a refund from Vodafone and have tried to resolve the issue as best as i can but to no avail. I cancelled my account with Vodafone within the 14 days permitted by them. However, i was continually charged despite this and upon discovery cancelled my direct debit and called them to…
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"could not send" error message when trying to send txt
I phoned a business colleague on his mobile and was a bit surprised to get an professional answering service person who said he was with a client and would call me back. But hey i thought he must be doing well. Anyway as i had to go out myself i thought I would send him a short text message . Only it will not send - I get…
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Retention comparable prices for new sign ups ?
Hi Is it worth ever asking for a deal as a new customer ? Most companies seem to be able to offer great deals to retain customers, can they offer similar deals to new customers to tempt them to switch ? Would be nice to know if this is even possible before I try it thanks !
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Orange contract
Hi A 2 year contract with Orange ended in 2012. Phone was a xmas present 2010 to an ex girlfriend. Even though I phoned and sent letter cancelling, girlfriend stayed with them but they still sent letters to me and now they want £20 cos she left them sep 2015. They are acting as though I didn't cancel. In any event 1) is…
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****Warning**** DO NOT LEAVE SECURITY DEPOSIT WITH O2 !!!
Let me start of by saying my credit rating isn`t great.. I already know this and I`m working to improve it. I currently have a contract phone with 3, but it renewal time and I thought I`d try o2.. Went through the process on they`re website and was told due to my credit rating I would need to leave a security deposit of…
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3 Mobile - Texts are delayed by hours.
Recently i've started to notice that texts between me and certain people have been really delayed, from 10 minutes to 5 hours at a time. I own an iPhone 6s Plus, but iMessages between me and other people seem fine as its through an internet connection rather than SMS. I've checked my area's 3 coverage for 3G and 4G and its…
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Notice period to cancel Three monthly SIM only contract
This relates to the recent saga of Three phasing out the All-You-Can-Eat Data SIM only deals/contracts and forcing its existing customers to sign-up to there new more expensive plans. I got the usual standard letter from Three as a notice to end my £25 per month plan and by default put me on a £30 per month plan, unless I…
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Three - shop or online?
Does anyone know if there is any advantage to visiting a Three Mobile shop as opposed to an online transaction for Sim only deals? I'm considering switching my 4 x EE SIM only to Three and wondered if the shops have any authority to do a 'deal' or if they just quote web site pricing. Thanks
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Vodafone - what now??
Hi All Vodafone - So many errors,mistakes and horrific customer service over the last two months - I was a very loyal customer of 15 years (I will be leaving after they sort this mess out)!! I sent a formal letter of complaint to Vodafone (the address is on the website) with times/dates and hours upon hours of ringing. The…
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Talkmobile roaming price changes March 16th
http://talkmobile.co.uk/PAYG-roaming-changes/
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WiFi keeps turning on by itself
I posted this in the Techie forum but got no response so far and wonder if it is better here. I have a Sony Xperia, just a basic model because I use my tablet for apps. So in the phone I keep the WiFi setting to OFF as a default. Lately it has coming on without any intervention from me. .At first I thought I must have put…
