We'd like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum... Read More » This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are - or become - political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.

We're aware that some users are experiencing technical issues which the team are working to resolve. See the Community Noticeboard for more info. Thank you for your patience.

📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!

Mobiles

Need help choosing the best value contract, SIM-only deal or PAYG?

Best Sim-only Deals guide Discussion
This thread is specifically to discuss Best Sim-only Deals Click reply to discuss or ask a question about this article click reply
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:…
Call quality
Is the quality of traditional voice calls (not using WhatsApp) on all UK networks worse than it was 10 years ago no matter where you are . . .
EE Proposed moving to new 30 day rolling contract
Yesterday I received a text message from EE Informing me that in 30 days they will transfer my current 30 day rolling contract (£6.88 per month with 10Gb of data) to a new one at £12 per month with 20Gb of data and that if I was happy with this there was nothing I needed to do. Admittedly there is an an extra 10Gb of data…
Anyone still on the completely free RWG plan?
I've been on the free (50/50/250mb) RWG plan for 5 years, but over the last year the service has become progressively more flaky, with incoming and outgoing connections failing regularly. I found myself unable to reply to a text last night so checked my allowance only to be told I have no allowances. Previous "chargeable'…
EE Sim only monthly contract massive price hike
Hi all, I used to be with Plusnet for broadband and mobile phone etc. Then I got transferred to EE as Plusnet dropped their mobile phone service. Was paying around £6 per month, but after I transferred to EE they started the uual annual "inflation plus" increases, so was paying around £7. However they have just advised…
Best SIM Only Deals
Under the above category the Lebara 5gb deal is listed as 'Unlimited' minutes and texts but having just purchased a SIM on this deal I discovered that the deal is limited to 1000 minutes and texts per month. I was not informed of this on the Lebara site before I made my purchase and whilst it is only for £1.15 this…
RWG... now it's my turn :-(
Wife has had problems with RWG from the very start and has stopped using them. It was me who recommended them :blush: as I was pretty happy with their offers and service. And until mid-March I had no problems at all... but since then the phone with my RWG SIM just doesn't auto-register anymore. This SIM has been in that…
What is wrong with RWG mobile?
I got their sim 3 years ago and they were fine back then, but since last year not only has my cell signal been faulty (not being able to call or receive calls most times) but CS is practically non-existent. Not heard back since January via email. I did call just now and it goes through to NOW instead of their own dedicated…
Notice of disconnection and debt collection from O2 but I don't have an account with them
I've had a letter from O2 stating notice of disconnection and unpaid bill of £32. It has my name and address and an account number but no mention of mobile number. I don't have an account with O2. My first thought was that it was a scam, so I didn't use the numbers quoted on the letter. Trying to get through to someone on…
Lebara - roaming issues (Denmark)
Has anyone used Lebara reliably in Denmark? We tried the MSE deal for one phone (my partner’s) - iPhone 15 pro. - struggled to get a data connection on landing - after trying manual network switch we managed to get a 5G connection which could be used for much of 1 day - on later days, no data at all (or occasionally Edge)…
Tesco Mobile - 3G shutoff and 4G (LTE) phones are still compatible
I have a question regarding the 3G shutdown and Tesco Mobile. I have a Samsung Galaxy A10 Phone (purchased through TM). I went to the Tesco Mobile website page support.tescomobile.com/customer/voltecalling just to double check whether my phone will still be compatible with the TM network when the 3G signal is shutdown. On…
iD mobile deals via MSE not available for iD customers
Even if you are out of contract. I applied via the MSE website, entered my mobile number and bank details for setting up a new direct debit. Received a new sim. No where does it say its for new customers only. Have now spent an hour on the chat for them to tell me i can't have a 'new' account, it has to be an 'upgrade'…
Lebara - Best way of getting back onto a MSE deal?
Hello, I've been with Lebara quite a while, and I'm now on their standard pricing. MSE tells me they're doing cheaper packages for new customers. Is my best option to port away from Lebara to a different network, and then go back after a month, or are Lebara happy to move existing customers onto deals? Thanks.
Lebara sim swap fraud
Hello all I’ve had sim swap fraud occur on my Lebara phone number which I’m not longer able to access. I spent 4 hours with 3 different people this evening trying to get Lebara to do something about it. The first two brushed it off as an issue with my phone and nothing to do with them. Then I asked the third what SIM card…
Three and Vodafone merger
Now Three and Vodafone have merged - can I look forwards to better signal strengths where I live ? At the moment - next door puts me in a signal shadow, downstairs, on my Vodafone mobile - but upstairs I connect at much higher speeds ! Are they likely to get rid of half of their existing transmitters ?
Using an eSIM adapter in a conventional mobile phone
I have an older Xiaomi mobile phone that I would like to use for navigating on my travels, rather than carrying my expensive phone in front of me when walking in busy areas. To that end I would like to use an eSIM and have seen adapters advertised to allow this to be done. Does anyone have any opinions or experience of…
New Ofcom tool - which mobile network best at your location
Ofcom, unveiled its online service called Map Your Mobile. Users enter their postcode, and it shows them a local map of available networks, with data indicating which operator provides the best performance in that postal district.
icloud 99p payment from phone no longer used since 2017 !!
I have had a 99p a month payment being taken for icloud storage from an old 02 phone since 2017!! I contacted o2 to try and get it stopped, but I don't know the phone number of this old phone, so they are saying there is nothing they can do! I asked if they could locate it via my email and maybe email me some kind of…
Vodaphone now chasing via debt collectors for a debt I do not owe.
I had a Vodaphone contract that ended February this year. I gave notice on that contract and received a confirmation email that contract was ended on the contract end date and that I was actually owed money back. (Did not receive it) My phone number was then disconnected. I then took out another contract with Vodaphone…
Tethering/mobile hotspot on ID Mobile?
Hi, is anybody using tethering/mobile hotspot on ID Mobile? I'm currently on Smarty but the deal is coming to an end and ID mobile is the next cheapest one for unlimited data (I'm using it instead of a home broadband as I often need a lot of data away from home and don't want to pay 2 internet bills - my usage is anywhere…
Three voice and text issues 25th June
Three's voice service has been down for some users most of the day, and more recently text messaging has stopped working too (I was able to send and receive one earlier in the day but it's dead now). Some have reported data problems too, and I don't seem to have any data access on my phone (using SMARTY) but luckily my…

★ ★ ★ Meet your Ambassadors

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

MSE News

Ofgem proposes new 'no standing charge' Price Cap – but Martin Lewis warns vulnerable customers need to be opted in or it won't work
Ofgem has today launched detailed proposals for a major shake up to its Energy Price Cap that dictates the price over 80% of homes in England, Scotland and Wales pay for their energy bills.
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
If you're a Lloyds, Halifax or Bank of Scotland current account holder, the interest rate you're charged for using your overdraft could change soon as part of a fees shake-up. The Lloyds Banking Group, which owns all three brands, says millions of its customers will pay less after the changes – but a "few" will pay more.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more low-income households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Martin Lewis: At last a chance to fix Council Tax flaws impacting millions – debt collection, difficulty challenging your band, discounts and more
Major flaws in the Council Tax system in England could finally be fixed in future, as the Government has launched a wide-ranging consultation to review hideous debt collection practices, the difficulty of challenging your band, the overly complex and horribly-named Severe Mental Impairment discount and more. MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis, who has long campaigned on these issues, shares his response and analysis.
Energy complaints to be dealt with more quickly and Energy Ombudsman to get new powers under Government plans
If you have a complaint about your energy firm, it may be resolved more quickly in future, as the Government has announced a raft of proposals to strengthen consumer protections in the energy market. The planned changes include giving the Energy Ombudsman new powers to force firms to comply with its decisions – but it's still very early days. Here's what we know so far.
Warm Home Discount expansion confirmed with millions more eligible for the £150 top-up this winter – here's what we know
Around 2.7 million more households, including 900,000 families with children, will become eligible for the £150 Warm Home Discount this winter, as the Government has confirmed it will remove the existing 'hard to heat' eligibility criteria. The extension has only been confirmed for winter 2025/26, with further changes possible for future years.
Base rate held at 4.25% – here's what it means and when it might be cut next
The Bank of England has held the base rate at 4.25%. Below we explain why, when it might be cut, plus what it means for your mortgage and savings.
Applied for South West Trains 'boundary fares' compensation? Act now to claim it
If you applied for compensation from South West Trains before the deadline in January 2025, you now need to provide your bank details to the claim administrator so it can be paid to you. Here's what you need to know.
Winter Fuel Payments to be reinstated for millions – Martin Lewis explains how it'll work, what it means and if it's an improvement
All State Pensioners in England and Wales will receive a Winter Fuel Payment this winter, though those who earn over £35,000 will see it clawed back through the tax system. It means nine million pensioners will get the £200 or £300 top-up. Here MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis shares his instant response and analysis, and we include answers to your key questions.

View All

Mobiles

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free

Mobiles

Discussion List

Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply

🚀 Getting Started

Categories

Is this how you want to be seen?

Get our FREE Weekly email full of deals & guides - and it’s spam-free