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Changing mobile phone number
Hi Folks I am getting a new handset and phone number shortly. Apart from messaging all my contacts individually, is there a better/quicker way to tell everyone my new number? Thanks
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ee end of contract
hi all can someone give me advice ive always had a mobile contract over 30yrs now, but i am coming to the end of my current contract and wanting to go on sim only contract do i just send my new supplier the pac code and will that start the 30 days notice to current supplier or do i still have to inform my current supllier…
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Has ASDA (and others) stopped auto top-up on PAYG?
I was just updating my card details online at the ASDA portal and I can't find anywhere that talks about auto top-up, where you top up (in my case) £5 when balance drops below £1. I can autorenew packs, but that's no good for me, I'm topping up max. every 2mths and the cheapest is £4/mth (calls and texts only). Does anyone…
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Pay as you go with lowest top up
What network is best for pay as you go with lowest monthly top up to keep active? Only need as second number for using online for registering so don't need to provide actual number.
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Mobile Phone tarriff whilst Working on a European Cruise Liner
My son is going to work on a Cruise Liner for 9 months, some days it will be in the EU some days in non-EU Countries like Turkey, Montenegro and Albania. What's the best mobile contract for him to have when at a different port daily with unlimited calls texts and data?
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Asda SIM card free £40 voucher deal - how set auto renew?
I recently saw a deal/trick via the MSE site to get a free '£19' ASDA voucher if I clicked through the link to purchase a £7 per month SIM and make sure I set it to auto renew for 3 months -then receiving a £40 asda voucher after this period. This trick stated that I wouldn't have to actually use the SIM. Having done this…
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Lyca mobile
Lyca mobile has been issued with a winding up order by HMRC. See article https://www.theguardian.com/business/article/2024/aug/14/tory-donor-lycamobile-handed-winding-up-order-from-hmrc-amid-tax-dispute
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Unlimited Data Plans
Hello everyone, I am without broadband for a short while and I was hoping to get an unlimited data plan - just so I can listen to radio and watch TV first thing in the morning and last thing at night. My current Vodafone has eaten 8gbs since yesterday. I'm not well up on such things and I have read the MSE info on…
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PAYG mobile for 92 year old
My mum has asked me to get her a basic mobile and i have found a Nokia 105 4g for £13.50 from ASDA or Argos which would do just fine. Here is my question, i have only ever had contract phones but my mum want a PAYG phone so when i buy it how do i get credit on it?
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Lebara connection problems
Hope someone can help. 3 of us have moved to Lebara in last 6 months, 2 from Vodafone 1 from Virgin. The first SIM move (phone 1)went smoothly and works without any issues (except detailed below). The subsequent 2 SIM moves (phones 2 and 3) initially went without a hitch, but now neither phone operates properly. It's now…
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Lebara UK APN settings
I have a Lebara UK SIM and am using this in a Samsung Galaxy S23+ for the first time. I've received conflicting APN setup instructions from Lebara Support via phone and on their website. I just want to ensure that roaming will work without any issues with my current settings below. Please can Lebara UK users who know for…
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PUK code
Hello I was mucking around with my phone settings and now need to get a PUK code to unlock the SIM. I did this years ago but it was easy to get the PUK from my then provider. I'm now with RWG and it's a case of waiting for them to get back to me.....could be some time! My question is will the SIM work if I get another…
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PAYG mobile but suddenly being charged for data
Hoping someone on here can help, as tried Tesco mobile and they weren't at all helpful. I am on a PAYG plan but on 2 occasions recently I have noticed I have been charged for mobile data even though my limit is set to 0% mb and it is turned off. So around 11th July 2024 was charged for data, so checked all the apps and all…
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I must be some masochist (Lycamobile)
Unfortunately wanted to switch my partner's sim away from Lebara so I can switch back to them on a better deal, because she's getting 1GB/month for £5/month from Lebara.I noticed three things:First, they are complete muppets because resetting the password by entering the mobile mobile number actually prints your associated…
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Lebara v vodafone
I moved from vodafone to lebara and the coverage is much worse. Dont understand this as they use the vodafone network. Anyone else had this problem.
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Lebara SIM but no 4G Calling or WiFi Calling on Galaxy S23+
Anyone with Lebara and using a Samsung Galaxy S23+ phone? Brand new phone (with software updated to Android 14) and although it shows WiFi Calling option is switched on, there is no WiFi Calling icon on the top right of screen. Also I'm unable to find a 4G Calling option. Lebara offer both facilities and they say the phone…
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Best SIM-only deal for International calls to Ireland
Hi folks, I am enquiring on behalf of my father who is a profoundly disabled pensioner living alone in Northern Ireland. He is currently on the Vodafone Red 1GB plan which costs £11.42 per month for unlimited calls. On top of that, he pays an extra £10 per month for 500 international minutes to take his total bill to…
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End of Contract Charges (from INFO to 85075)
I am currently using iD Mobile, 12 month contract ending 27 August. Been looking at the SIM deals on MSE, and considering a switch. I tried texting INFO to 85075, mainly to confirm my contract end date. It didn't actually tell me the end date, but iD did text me information about switching costs, and the estimated final…
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"Cheap" providers and 03xx numbers
The other day there was a thread (perhaps more than one) about someone not able to use 03xx numbers with a Lebara SIM (see https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6515921/lebara-cant-call-leisure-centre-and-green-flag-0345-nos-ideas-on-alternative ). Well, I've just tried calling a plain 0330 number with RWG…
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Sim to use for a year studying in Spain
Hi, first post. My daughter is going to Spain for a year in September to study and will need access to both local calls and UK calls as well as data. She is not too bothered about keeping her existing number and has paid off the remainder of her contract. I am unsure whether its better to get something like Lycamobile or…
