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Does WiFi take preference over data in WiFi area?
I have a Samsung A5, mobile. I'm currently in Cyprus for three weeks. Last time I came close to using my data allowance. This time I aim to keep my data turned off most of the time and use WiFi whenever possibleit has been suggested to me that I should leave data and WiFi on and somehow WiFi will take preference over data.…
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Vodafone - getting a better deal
Been with them for 10+ years so would have thought there'd be a loyalty discount at upgrade time, clearly not though. I got an iphone 6 3 years ago on a 24m contract and changed to sim only a year or so ago, but it is now time for a new phone. I have tried the following: 1. Looked online for upgrade deals - even though…
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Onerous mobile phone insurance
I was thinking of getting phone insurance for my new phone but their proof of usage seems a bit onerus, onerous, and definitely could not be done whilst abroad with no phone Looks like I will be self insuring again
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Cancelling a SIM-only contract in the cooling off period
I signed up to a 1-month SIM-only contract with iD Mobile 4 days ago. I phoned my current provider the day after to cancel my contract with them, however, they offered me a better deal so I decided to stay with them. Contacted iD Mobile on the same day to cancel my order with them, but they told me they had already…
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Camera Unknown Error (galaxy S7 Edge)
Hi, Got a confusing issue with the rear camera on a galaxy s7 edge. This is a new flash of the OS Nothing has been installed on the device as yet. I can take pictures with the front camera no problems. . On the rear camera I can view what it's looking at and it will focus too but when I've taken a picture it comes up with…
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Ringing a UK mobile abroad from the UK.
I've heard lots of different views on this but no definitive answer. As the rules recently changed and you could use your package allowances abroad to ring the UK as if you were still in the UK, without any extra charges. Is that still true when a friend goes to say Spain and calls and texts you whilst away, can you then…
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2 x iPhones 1 contract?? is this a thing
Hi I am looking to upgrade both mine and my daughters phone to the iPhone 8. My 6 is 3 years old glitching and battery is very weak, daughter has 2 year old SE and her's does the same. Do any companies do combined contracts for 2 handsets, I know it may be pricey We are both on sim only as I bought her handset from apple…
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Moto G5
I'm confused! Which is the better phone, the G5S or the G5 Plus. Not to be confused with the G5S Plus!!!
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Advice on these 3 phones from you kind experts (!)
Hi! Following on from my last post been looking at review. Bearing in mind I never use more than 1.5 GB data the smarty sim only, 1 month contract, 2g data on EE (my phonei is unlocked I think BT use EE if not???). @ £7.50 PCM. Unlimited minutes & texts.. Handset options are a), Nokia 3, over a 24 month period cost PCM Is…
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Asda Mobile - Call Divert
Hi Can anyone confirm whether Asda Mobile offer full call diversion services through the phones menu or via * and # codes? I know they offer divert to voicemail, but I would require diversion to any other number. I will give them a call but thought I'd ask on here first. Many thanks.
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asda mobile topping up issues
this is my first post i was in tesco the other day and tried to top up my asda mobile with the swipe card and was told they do not sell asda top ups has anyone else had this sort of problem
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Help with handset and deal dilemma - moving from a Blackberry
Hello and thanks in advance for reading I've got an old BlackBerry Curve which has been great but it's lack of App functionality means I need to upgrade! I only pay less than £6 a month on an Orange Panther plan with 100mins talktime and unlimited texts. Am not sure what the data limit is - or even how to check this as…
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MSE News: Virgin to hit 1.6m mobile customers with 3.3% price rise
Virgin Mobile is increasing the cost of pay-monthly contracts by 3.3%, plus the price of out-of-allowance calls and roaming costs from July - but some of those affected can leave penalty-free....Read the full story: 'Virgin to hit 1.6m mobile customers with 3.3% price rise' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t…
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Charging Regulator - iPhone 6s
Hi guys, My iphone 6s was plugged into a car cigarette lighter via adapter and fake wire. When all of a sudden the adapter burnt out,taking my phone with it. However the phone continued to work until the battery died. The phone wouldn't power on or charge from a genuine charger or fake 1. I am led to believe the problem I…
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Screen Repair on Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.
Hi All, My Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge screen has broken and needs repair. I called a few shops but I am being quoted £200 - £250. Much more than I expected. I have a temporary phone so no rush in getting it sorted but I was wondering what the cheapest way to getting this fixed was? Also, how difficult is it to do yourself? I…
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3 Mobile PAYG. How can I check for Nuyoo scam
I am on PAYG with 3. Last week I got a text message from something called Nuyoo. I didn't respond and deleted the message from my phone. I then found when I opened Chrome that Nuyoo's page opened instead of my home page. I eventually got rid of it by uninstalling Chrome updates, clearing the cache etc. and it hasn't…
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3 Mobile Complaint
Hi, does anyone have any experience of referring an unresolved complaint with 3 mobile to the ombudsman? I have effectively been overcharged around £300 for a combined device & data contract which ended in Jan 2017. I am subsequently aware that under the terms of the contract it was my responsibility to terminate it once…
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Best SIM-only deal for calling Channel Islands (Jersey)
Hi all, My parents have been spending a fortune calling family in Jersey from their landline. The Channel Islands are a special case in terms of call rates (not included in roaming etc) - but does anyone know of a mobile provider which includes Jersey in free minutes etc? Or a PAYG arrangement that at least offers as…
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Refurbished phones
Hi! First post so bear with me! I have been looking to get a new phone and am getting emails for refurbished iPhones at a pretty good price. Has anyone bought one before? Not sure if they will be reliable and don't want to waste money on something that will break within a few weeks. Any help is appreciated!
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Mobile Screen Replacement Costs
Why are mobile phone screen replacement costs so expensive? It is a common problem that occasionally people accidentally drop their phones and the screen cracks. I am astounded at the astronomical cost of replacing the screen. Surely this should be priced more affordably for people? Can anyone advise me the best place to…
