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Google Pixel - When to buy current gen after next gen announcement/release
Hi, I'm looking to get a Google Pixel 8, but with 9 being announced and likely released this month, I'm happy to wait if it means saving some money. It'll be my first Pixel phone. Could I please ask experienced users based on previous years if there's an optimal time to wait? Looking at Amazon UK price tracker…
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Help! Made mistake of moving to Lyca Mobile, now got account issues and no way to contact them..
So stupidly I transferred my O2 SIM to LycaMobile as they seemed to have better coverage where I am and still offered free roaming. I initially got a PAYG Lyca SIM to check coverage it was good, so I ported my O2 number in and then transferred my Lyca SIM to a Pay Monthly account - £13 a month for 100GB, for 24 months. All…
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Mobile phone contract £3 per month after cashback
mobiles.co.uk have Vodafone contracts for £4.50 and £5 per month including a Nokia phone after cashback. www.topcashback have £45 cashback on vodafone contracts. Just remember to claim the cashback!!
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Warning about Lebara and Google phones!
Signed up for one of the deals here on MSE but can’t get 5g. Phone is 5g compatible and works fine on 5g with Vodafone sim, but won’t work with Lebara, which uses Vodafone’s network. Lebara customer service says there is no 5g in our area!. Tried to explain there is no 5g anywhere with their sim. They are looking into it,…
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Am I missing something or are BBC blocking access to Olympics this year??
Bbc iPlayer Olympics Timetable?? In 2020 I created desktop shortcut on my Android direct to BBC Olympics Timetable/Medals BBC seem to have put obstructions in the way this year 1/ No way to navigate to Olympics timetable from iPlayer, only way seems to be by Google search 2/ No way to save desktop link to Olympics…
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Best time to switch provider to avoid wasting money on unused days?
I want to switch from my current monthly SIM contract to a cheaper provider (Lebara). My contract expires at the end of the month. To avoid wasting days I've already paid for, I'd like to switch as late as possible into the month. So my questions are: 1. When should I buy the Lebara SIM? Does the contract start as soon as…
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RWG bundle... 1st of month or when sending the bundle code?
I've so far not used any additional bundles over the bundle I have with RWG but I'm now going to France/Spain for a good while and will need some more data than my current bundle provides. So I am planning to get a second bundle with the data allowance I need... but the RWG website seems to say that bundles do run from the…
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Vodaphone overcharging 85yr old after contact ended
Advice on tactics talking to vodaphone. My elderly mother took out a 2yr iPhone contact with vodaphone in 2018 for £30 p.m. She just called to say they increased it to £40 per month. She didn't realise she was still paying. Her usage is minimal as she is mostly at home. I'm sure they would have contacted her at some time,…
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o2 sim only question
in the experience of others what are O2 like for matching sim only prices and promotions of rival networks please?
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Best GSM Dialler Sim?
Now our BT telephone line has gone digital, I have to install a GSM dialler. Mobile signal at our house from EE is poor and slightly better from O2, so I can see that the best option is a multi operator Sim that searches out the best signal. Can anyone recommend a supplier, as from a quick search there are loads on the…
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O2 Mobile - where to go when even an official complaint is ignored?
Elsewhere, in similar situations, I have found email address for places like 'Director's Office' or similar, and such emails/complaints get dealt with very quickly. Does anyone know of similar for O2? Summary of situation I had to take an 18month SIM contract as part of a broadband deal. I did not need the SIM and never…
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VMO2 Confirm migration from 2G in 2025
Yesterday Virgin Media O2 confirmed that it will switch of 3G in 2025 and will begin migrating customers away from 2G. It will leave a reduced 2G service in place for some years for emergency use and smart meters/devices. About 1% of O2 customers use 2G. Some of these will just need a new SIM but others will need a new…
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Vodafone credit check rejection
Hello, I have an 'excellent' credit score according to Experian (993/999) and I don't think I have every been rejected yet I have tried to apply for a sim only contract via mobiles.co.uk and just got notified that I have been rejected. They highlight they won't be able to elaborate as to why. As I'm keen to change to…
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Best Website for Selling Used iPhones?
Hi there, I have a whole collection of old iphones from my partner and I that I have been holding onto for one reason or another. However when I last upgraded, the sales rep suggested I sell the old phones online. I just wanted to check if there are any with particularly good reputations or, equally, any to avoid?! Thanks…
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Asda mobile
Recently sent a bulk text to some volunteers within my church group. Not long after I received a message to say I had exceeded the number of daily text messages. Fair enough, didn’t realise that was a thing. However I have received a text telling me my number will be disconnected due to breaching Asda mobile T&C’s. And to…
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More trouble with Lebara (or more probably Vodafone)
We have a Lebara SIM and till end of June or so this worked... coverage wasn't great but we normally got through (this is calls only). Since about two weeks though we can't get service. Very occasionally, when upstairs near a window, we do get a connection, but this breaks off quickly. Outdoors, either side of the house,…
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Porting away from Asda
I'm helping someone who's blind with porting his number. He was unable to forward the text and we couldn't quite hear when his phone read it out. I think the PAC is ASN******. Anyone who's ported recently, please tell me if this sounds correct.
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basic pay as you go phone?
hi all, how hard is it to switch a EE pay as you go bundle sim to a "standard sim"(?). i've read you can just text STOP PACK to 150 before you 1st top-up and that will work? i only ask because my old 3g EE PAYG is getting switched off and i need a replacement. - i mainly use my mobile for 2fa and to receive the odd phone…
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Finding new network
Looking for a new network, ideally with free EU roaming. Looked at Lebara but don't know much about them. Moving from EE. Any thoughts please? Thanks
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EE Faulty Handset Problems
I bought a new Samsung handset as part of a contract through EE online about 6 weeks ago and it has developed a screen fault (manufacturing fault, not accidental damage), however, on contacting EE both over the phone and instore, they have not been willing to offer me a replacement handset in a way that also allows me to…
