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Archives for March 2020

switch number from three to three
Hello I was wondering if someone could help me. My mums phone is old, no space, and requiring new things like a new screen, battery etc So I trying to be a good son (I pay for her contract) go onto her three app, and click on offers and get her a new phone with my details. (again to pay the bill) and a mothers day gift.…
Opinions on a new phone contract?
I'm currently paying £38/month for 40GB, unlimited texts and calls with a Samsung S8 (2 year contract). It's up in April and I'd like to try and work out what the best phone and deal would be? I like the S10 or S10 lite, and would love a similar kind of deal. Not sure what works out cheaper between SIM only and a contract…
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mobilephonesdirect cashbacks Huawei p30 pro
mobilephones direct offer with O2 24 mths with 60Gb plus unlimited calls and text for £40 pcm ( =£960) but with £396 mobilephonesdirect cashbacks claimed in 5 amounts, plus a separate £120 cashback from Huawei so a total of £516 cashback meaning that at the end of the contract it'd only have cost £434 whereas sim free…
Why does my dads top up card not work?
my dad is with EE on payg and his top up card was being deemed as invalid when trying to top up. He got a new one today and sent the etu text and got a reply saying it worked but yet again it just said card invalid when he tried to top up. He ended up having to use his debit card to top up and he doesnt like that because…
just bought iphone SE locked to vodafone; how to unlock please
I have decided to upgrade my iphone from 4s to SE and bought a phone on ebay. Seller said it may be locked to Vodafone and when I inserted my plusnet sim that proved to be the case. Can someone advise as to the easiest way to get the phone unlocked. If there is a free way of doing this without involving the seller, that…
Mobile contract end
My contract has come to an end with ee but still being charged for the phone that I have owned for the last 2 mouths just getting the run around from them then I ask why I'm still being charged for the phone have phoned and been in to the store still NO help
Ee monopoly overcharge for handsets
A few years ago the Monopoly commission started a class action against mobile providers for over charging. I like many paid off my handset probably twice or more over in the contract period. What's happening as I undsrstand they were going to have to pay back customers, and i have heard nothing about paying us back the…
Simple smart phone and tariff
I'm thinking about getting my mum, who 80 and not very tec savvy, a simple smart phone just to use WhatsApp so we can keep intouch if either of us have to self isolate. Also she would be able to keep in touch with grandchildren who are abroad.I was thinking about this from Tesco Mobile…
stopped charging
I have two Huawei Nexus 6P and both have stopped charging last week. a friend also has one which stopped charging too. anyone else experiencing problems?
Using USwitch to change phones?
Long story short, I’ve been with 02 for 8+ years and always had iPhones. ive decided I want to swap to Samsung’s and save some money too. I currently pay 67pcm on my phone. Looking on USwitch I can get the brand new S20, no upfront cost, for £43 a month! Which seems to good to be true as none of the network providers get…
ID Mobile - Not happy at all!
The first I heard of ID was on the MSE website, looking for an affordable contract to move my partner's PAYG number to. So went to their web, and set it up. Then all the problems started. The sim card turned out to be incompatible with her handset (not a touchscreen, she doesn't get on with them). So the only way to get…
MOBILES: To BUY or to ENSLAVE?
Incredible but TRUE; I am still using a an £8 Samsung :o I bought 8 years ago: No camera but a XIX Century call-text device. UNFORTUNATELY I am now FORCED to catch up with the XXI Century because the battery is dying and too many things require idioticphones. Although not a Maoist being into deep waters I am now aiming for…
Three's 321 PAYG plan seems to be over (for newly ordered SIMs)
It looks like Three introduced a "New Pay As You Go" plan on Monday 9 March. I can't post links yet but replace the the x's with t's: hxxps://www.three.co.uk/terms-conditions/price-guides Instead of the flat 3p/minute, 2p/text, 1p/MB, the rates for a new SIM ordered recently are: 10p/minute, 10p/text, 5p/MB. It seems Three…
Every Provider Has Mediocre Reviews
Deleted. I put it in the wrong forum.
Slightly confused by new text switching service
I now have about a month left on my current sim only deal and I'll potentially be looking to switch contract when it ends. I've been reading about recent changes to the switching process where it can now be done via text and where there is no longer a need to give 30 days notice. I'm just trying to work out exactly what…
Is this a genuine (safe) offer ?
I found this link https://3g.co.uk/deals with 8Gb - for £8 inc personal hotspot (which my current 3 account (£9 for 4Gb) does not have) But try as I might - I cannot "upgrade" to this "three advanced plan" because it does not appear on MYACCOUNT - THREE do not offer any 8Gb contracts - so how does this work (and who am I…
Looking for a place to download free ringtones?
Does anyone know of a site that allows downloading ringtones without charge, with the exception of zedge.
No signal on Tesco mobile for 3 weeks Help Advice Needed
i have had no signal on tesco mobile for 3 weeks i have spoken to their customer service and they have offered me £10 compensation which is useless to me i haven't been able to make a single call during this time period i have 3 phones with them in the family so we cannot communicate what so ever.I said i wanted to leave…
DAta only SIM
I have a mifi unit, but looking at SIM only costs for data SIMs they seem twice as expensive as phone SIM only ones. I cant understand why, and also would a phone SIM work in my (unlocked) mifi unit. Thanks

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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
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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
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