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Sony S700i info please
Since we saved money buying this years Xmas pressies from Argos, other half thinks he can now put a Sony S700i on his present wish list. I'm happy for it to be on his list.............but that's where it will stay if I can't find it at a reasonable price. :-/ Don't really want to go down the contract route, prefer to stay…
Your Views on Sony Ericsson T630
Hi All Can I have your views on a sony ericsson T630. Iwas going to get the wife one of these for xmas. but not sure if I should spend alot more and get her the K700i instead. My quoted prices are £29.99 for the T630 and £109.99 for the K700i (both on upgrade with T-Mobile) Cheers Gary
Scancom 100% Redemption Deals
Scancom always seem to be offering redemption deals (less VAT). They are mainly for Orange, O2, Three and occassionly Vodaphone. If you are looking for "Sim Only" "Mobile Deal" or similar it might be worthy of a click.
Help changing from contract to Pay as U Go
I wonder if anyone can help me. I want to change from my contract phone (with BT) to a pay-as-you go service (any service provider). I am wishing to retain my same number, is this possible?? Also do I need to unlock my phone to allow pay-as-you-go simms in the phone. I'm new to all this so any help is much appreciated.…
Nokia 7600 texk+talk600 12months@4.99 on e2save
http://www.e2save.com/mobile/phones/disphandset.php?network=three&handset=7600HS For £59.88 for a year with 500 XNet mins and 100 txts a month seems like a bargain even though I don't like the look of the phone. Anyone see any problems.
unlock Argos Samsung X600 & Panasonic G50!
Just thought I would share this, I was about to spend a tenner to unlock mine, but found a website with the generic unlock code on it. All you need to do is 1)turn on the phone with no sim in it 2)key in #*7337# 3)turn off It should now take any sim you like ;D To unlock the G50: 1) Power on Phone..... WITH NO SIM CARD 2)…
A new contract?
I have just reached the end of my 12 month contract with Orange, on the High speed data plan @ £9.99 p/m with no free calls/texts, are there any better deals going on for Orange? or should I be looking at a new contract? (they want me to pay a £50 upgrade fee + £179 for a new k700i on the same tarrif). Thanks in…
www.free-adsl.co.uk ?
Hi Does anyone know anything about this? The site claims that it is going to offer what seems to be a free broadband service. Seems too good to be true, must be a catch surely? Would be interested to know ;)
O2 SIms
I am genuinly after an new O2 sim, I have tried the free links but they are down. I refuse to pay someone for a sim that they got for free and then selling on ebay yet I think £9.99 is a ridicolous price to pay Any ideas where i can get a genuine O2 payg sim from??
1899 invoices
Are 1899 normally quite regular with taking payments? Just wondering because I signed up & started using 1899 on 3rd September, but they haven't emailed an invoice or taken any payment yet, even though it says in their FAQs that it is normally done on a monthly basis. Mind you, I only owe them £1.20 so maybe that has…
18866
What value of calls do you need to make in order for them to invoice you? My bill is a massive £1.33 and was wondering if they have a floor limit when once reached they invoice you. Cheers
Broadband at Two Locations
I once had a dial-up ISP with access allowed from two telephone numbers. Now I want to choose a Broadband supplier over BT telephone lines at TWO locations. I could be using the Internet at either location, but NOT both at the same time. Is this possible with a SINGLE Broadband contract, presuming that I take the modem…
Free replacement XDA II
I'm on a contract with O2 which is due to expire at the end of this month. Well my XDA2's speaker was playing up a little, just a little crackly so I thought I would get it fixed before the warrantly expires, handed it in aboutu 3 weeks ago at the O2 shop, and I go and pick it up today ! WELL ! To my surprise I get a brand…
P910i deal?????????
??? hi, just wondering if anyone knows a good deal for P910i on the net or in the shop? thanks heat
PAYG to Contract - Help
In the last few days I changed my PAYG phone with Orange into a contract with Orange getting a new Orange SPV C500 phone in the process, but keeping my old telephone number. Over the weekend I have found that I don't like this phone, it's not very user friendly, and wish to change it to another. I asked today if I could do…
Virgin Text/Call bundles
Virgin have announced new bundles which can be of calls, texts, texts and calls or texts and picture messages. They are priced from £7.50 to £24 and you can pay either on your account via direct debit or have the fee taken monthly from your airtime balance. I've put some guide information below, please note that these are…
best deal for safe roaming in Europe?
hi, I am not an expert or big user when it comes to mobiles... I have an old Nokia 5146 on T-Mobile PAYG which I never phone out of ever... but it suits me down to the ground - free voicemail, 10p a text etc. My clients (and even friends sometimes!) phone me on it and the way I live means I can go anywhere to work... so…
NEC
i just wondered can you unlock a nec mobile and change it to o2
This must be the cheapest PAYG handset ever!
While walking down the local high street today, I thought I'd have a quick look in Superdrug to check up on their 3Pay PAYG handset prices. I couldn't believe what I saw. They are currently selling NEC E313 handsets for only £10 if you also purchase a £15 calltime voucher and a £5 add-on voucher with it - total package…
Unlock Orange E700
Hi, I am trying to inlock my Orange E700 to accept my Vodafone chip but it is asking me for the Network Unlock code for Vodafone?? Thanks.

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