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Best Sim-only Deals guide Discussion
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New to the Mobiles board? Start here
📱 Here are some threads you might find useful: * Best Sim-Only Deals Discussion * Cheap Mobile Contracts Article Discussion * Mobile Roaming: Cheapest Calls When You're Abroad * Cheap Pay-as-you-go Deals Article Discussion * Cheapest iPhones Article Discussion 📱 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com:…
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Genuine free to use app for BP monitoring
Hey I've been looking on and off for about a week. The above apps that claim to be "free" are not I have an iPhone. Are there any decent, genuine, free-to-use apps. Just of the basic type, but need to be relatively accurate.
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Changing from one PAYG provider to another but keeping number
I've been scared to change my phone provider despite receiving poor service where I am regularly taken offline with no internet connection. It generally comes back within 24 hours but is unreliable. Looking it up it seems I can request a PAC code to keep my number. Then I have 30 days to change. Is that correct? The…
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Google witholding Payment of Trade In Payment
Hi there, cant see anything already here which surprises me a bit as theres quite a bit out there for example on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/GooglePixel/comments/1nx7it9/3_month_wait_for_trade_in_payment_google_store_uk/ Basically I traded in my previous phone, a Pixel 8 for a Pixel 10 on 26th August with an agreed…
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Will I be able to connect to THREE ?
I am with TalkMobile and the OH is with Lebara - both use Vodafone Now that Vodafone has joined with THREE and I was wondering whether we would be able to connect to THREE as well - or is this only for genuine Vodafone customers ? How can I tell which service I am connected to ??
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Tesco Mobile pay-as-you-go customer? Be prepared: it may push you to buy a bundle
Tesco Mobile is pushing its pay-as-you-go (PAYG) users to move to its new bundles. Failure to do so means paying for Tesco Mobile's standard PAYG rates, which it's hiked by up to 213%. If you're one of the 1.4 million users affected, it's worth looking at switching to a cheap monthly Sim instead – unless you just keep your…
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Sim only help - currently on O2
Hi all, Any help, advice would be appreciated. I am currently on O2 sim only deal that I've had for 2 years. It ends on Nov 8th so I have a few days to make my decision but I'd rather get on with it now. I was looking at the deals available on MSE, and I found a few with Asda, who uses the O2 network. My questions: As I am…
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Spusu any good? Need EE network.
I have been with Sky mobile for years on SIM only, using the piggyback data when travelling in the UK. The signal at home is not good, usually use Virgin WiFi to call via WhatsApp. I have requested PAC from Sky, and looking at Spusu for 30gb data with roaming included, at £7.50 per month. Has anyone had any issues with…
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ID Mobile Order Cancellation issues
Hi All, I placed an order on the evening of 9th October 2025 for a Motorola Edge 60 @ £19.99pcm, about 30 minutes after placing the order I saw an advert on Facebook for the same phone for £300.10 from Currys so decided to purchase from there instead. I wen’t on the chat to cancel the order however because it was late in…
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Samsung S24FE Deal via Affordable Mobiles is not showing correct MSE monthly price increases
When I follow the MSE blagged deal for the Samsung S24FE https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cheap-mobile-finder/contracts/samsung/galaxy-s24-fe/ it states that the monthly cost is £16/mth Until 31 Mar 26. After 1 Apr 26 price rise £17.80/mthAfter 1 Apr 27 price rise £19.60/mth But when I click the link to go to the website,…
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O2 The classic first topup
Hi Just bought an O2 The classic SIM off eBay. It says I should do my first top-up using an O2 top-up voucher from a retailer. Not sure what they mean. Is this using an e-topup card because I thought these were now obsolete. Many thanks
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Samsung S23 Ultra won't update, any suggestions?
S23 Ultra on EE, hasn't ever updated. OS and security patches are from Jan this year. One UI is on 6.1, Android is v14 Updating though the option in settings says no updates. There are, it should be on One UI 8 and Android 16. Updated all apps, nothing. Rebooted, nothing. Booted in safe mode, no. Tried the Samsung Smart…
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Lebara 0.49 Sim Deal
I signed up for the special 50g MSE50 sim plan with Lebara when it was on offer, this plan came to an end on 30th July, since then my new sim plan has been showing that my new rolling contract is £1.20 but I have been getting charged £9.90 per month for the last 3 months despite having the screenshots to show that my plan…
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Looking for a SIM only pay as you go for alarm system
I used to have a virgin sim in my home alarm system that would text me and call me if the alarm went off. I was expecting this to be working however last night the alarm was triggered and no text or call came in. On checking the alarm it was a false alarm but I was alarmed to hear that Virgin Media in their infinite wisdom…
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Best monthly Sim for USA roaming and international calls
I travel to the USA a lot as my partner lives there but I am struggling to find a decent phone plan. I am currently on an old Vodafone tariff which means I can’t upgrade my phone because I would have to move to a new one that doesn’t include what I need. I want to be able to roam in the USA and also to make calls and send…
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Tesco PAYG moving to monthly contract
Any suggestions for an alternative cash PAYG provider? Looks like Tesco mobile who I am currently with are changing their PAYG package to monthly chargable contract.
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New guide: The 3G mobile network switch off – what you need to know
Hi all, We have new 3G mobile network switch off guide, and we'd love to hear your feedback. If you haven’t already, join the forum to reply. Thanks for your help, MSE Chris
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Moorcroft recovery for disputed O2 debt
I am carer for my adult son and today we received a letter from Moorcroft Debt Recovery about an outstanding O2 bill and I don't know who to contact. I was paying monthly by DD, but my son was not tied in to a contract. I switched him to giffgaff payg in Febuary because he very rarely uses his mobile. Myself and my other…
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True PAYG, no "monthly plan"?
Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a good old fashioned PAYG deal. I need a sim card, to add £10 to it, then put it in a spare mobile phone for my Mum to use as an emergency phone in case something happens to hers. It may never get used, which is why I don't want a monthly SIM Only plan, which every provider seems to be…
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Tesco Mobile Fraud
I'm on a £10pm sim only deal with Tesco Mobile, and have been for several years. Today I received a letter through the post from Tesco Mobile that seemed to be suggesting that i had taken out a new contract, which I hadn't. I called Tesco Mobile and after explaining to the lady operator, she put me on hold and went to…
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Vodafone Direct Debit
Hi all, I recently took out a contract with Vodafone and the direct debit was due today. Starling sent me a notification this morning stating there was no mandate for the reference number and to contact Vodafone. I've since done this and Vodafone confirmed the details, and they would try to take payment again in 3-5 days.…
