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Online Credit Check vs In Store Manual Credit Check
Hello, I was just wondering if someone could help guide me. To cut a long story short, my partner in a previous relationship ruined my credit score for the most part which i am still trying to correct. I've held off on phone contracts for a while, but my phone is old and is becoming slower and i would like an upgrade. I…
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Buying Phone with Sim Only Vs Combined Contract
Hi all, For the past few years I have always bought my smart phones and then taken out separate sim only deals, but im just wondering if its still the case that this method is cheaper? ive noticed sky have a good deal at the minute with 10Gb data with an iphone 11 and it works out cheaper than buying the phone direct from…
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Sim swap fraud and payg
Just wondering if its possible for fraudsters to do this on a pay as you go sim, if not I am thinking of getting a payg sim and use on my spare phone, and use this number for my banking mobile phone number as extra security against this increasing fraud. Thanks
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EE
I am at the end of my EE contract next month and need to consider my options of sim only, or with new phone. I currently samsung A3 £13.50 a month for 2 gig of data. I was with Orange & transfered over to EE. What have EE retentions offered you. Any guidance would be so very much apreciated.
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Samsung Phones
Looking at Samsung phones. In particular the A71. I would be most greatful on thoughts re guide on what you pay a month on contract. Very kindly apreciate sharing what you pay for your model samsung phones.
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How to cancel contract with Carphone Warehouse
Good morning, guys! I am looking for advice. I got call from saleperson from Carphone Warehouse about upgrading.I could not talk and asked to send all info to email. After that I found in the evening that he put me for new contract for 24 months. I was so angry and upset about that.They also sent new phone, but I cancelled…
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iPhone 11: half case, full case or wallet/folio? Best protection at the best price
In your opinion, what is the best protection for your phone - case or folio/book style? I'm about to purchase an iPhone 11 and am considering both a clear case, such as the Spigen Ultra Hybrid or Ringke Fusion, with a screen protector that will keep the phone as slim as possible (and potentially show off the colour if…
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4G Home Broadband
I'm looking at sim only contracts from Three for a 4G Home Router.My question is fairly simple - is there any difference between a "phone" sim and a "data" sim. The reason I ask is I can get a phone sim with unlimited calls, texts and data whereas a data sim only provides data and calls and texts are charged on a per…
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Vodafone nightmare
I have two complaints one is transfer of ownership which Vodafone should have done properly but didn't it has caused a lot of problems we filled in online form and also did a credit check when l check my account my sons account was not on there so that was good news becouse they reply back to us This was done last April…
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140,000 Virgin Mobile customers face April price hikes - MSE News
Around 140,000 pay-monthly Virgin Mobile customers will see their bills rise from April because the operator is scrapping some of its tariffs, MoneySavingExpert can reveal... Read the full story: '140,000 Virgin Mobile customers face April price hikes' Click reply below to discuss. If you haven’t already, join the forum to…
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Mobile Phone Unlock Sites - Are any trustworthy?
Hello all, Newbie here. Just wanted to ask if anyone has ever had a positive experience using some of the online mobile unlocking websites? I recently used Direct Unlocks (directunlocks.com) and it turned out to be a nightmare. The website and process looks straightforward, however it's just a scam to lure you in. I paid…
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iPhone: insurance or AppleCare? Or both? Or neither? Advice please
Hello, I'm about to buy a new iPhone (likely outright as I'm heading to the States soon where they are much cheaper) and I am wondering about insurance. I've never had phone insurance before but have had to replace a cracked screen on my current phone a few times so feel like it might be worth it. As I very inexperienced…
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Cold Sales Calls - Wrong Name
At a frequency of approx 2-3 times a month I get cold sales calls asking for Steve Carter.This is not my name, never been used as my name and I have had this same mobile for 15-20 years.Most callers hang up as soon as I say I'm not Steve Carter, so I don't have the opportunity to ask them to remove my number from the…
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Help, phone failed outside warranty before phone fully paid off.
Ive got a problem Girlfriends 2yr mobile contract is 13 month in. The Apple iphone (might be 6) was new at time of getting the contract, has been well looked after, not droped or got wet, and shes still paying it off. However it started to not hold charge then diddnt come on at all. Returned to retailer who sent it off for…
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Phone Contracts
I am in the last month of my phone contract & time to consider options, sim only, upgrades. I currently with EE pay £13 that included my samsung phone unlimited call and texts 2g data. I would be most greatful if you could please kindly share what you pay for your mobile phone contracts&plans.
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First phone for 11 year old
My son is extremely keen to get an iphone 7. Looking for something refurbished...hopefully for less than £100. Is ebay the best place. Obviously would want unlocked and in terms of contract what is the cheapest way to do this since he will be using wifi most of the time. We have a CEX and a couple of other mobile shops…
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Is VM forcing ppl to upgrade phones? It seems like they're trying!!
**NOTE: This is unlikely to affect people who have modern smartphones, but I'd still like some help on How to Complain to an Official Governing Body about Virgin Mobile thanks.** :) Hi, I have a smartphone and an old non-smart phone with SIM Only service both from Virgin Mobile. And VM are insisting I change the SIM for…
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Samsung A40 v A51
I am due a new phone, and I have had my current Samsung phone for about 2 years. I like the Samsung as a phone but I am constantly filling up the memory and being unable to take any more pictures unless I delete some, and I cant download any new apps or games. Therefore I am looking for a bigger memory phone and I see two,…
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Mobile wrong delivery scam
Basically I was stupid & verbally agreed to a phone contract that seemed to good to be true .. the short story is ... The company in question delivered 'by accident' the wrong phone & wanted me to send on to an address in Preston .... Being slightly suspicious after some discrepancies I contacted both 02 & googled the…
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Vodafone Pay Monthly - 30 day cancellation
has anybody had any luck with giving less than 30 days notice? I didn’t realise as my 12 month deal ends on 14 March, and I now see that I should have given 30 days notice. My options are:- 1 - Arguing that 30 days is unreasonable in the contract in the first place? I think this is a fair argument. 2 - Getting a STAC code…