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Smartphone went connect to internet obtaining IP address
Why when I enter the code for my virgin internet my smartphone keep coming up with the message obtaining IP address . Then nothing happens how do I rectify please. So it will connect to the internet
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How can I delete unwanted app on my Smartphone
I have purchased a second hand smartphone which has been network unblocked. It works fine but there are a number of apps showing that I can disable but not delete. Is there a way of deleting them altogether from my smartphone
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Penny Arcade ringtone for Smartphone
Can anybody advise me where I can download safely A Penny Arcade Ringtone for my refurbished Smartphone please. I am a novice as this is my first smartphone so in easy terms how actually do go about putting the ringtone on the appliance. Thank you
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Virgin media complaint advice please
Hi all, when moving into our last house we took our virgin package with us. Virgin came round installed the cabel last month all good so far. Now I've been a customer for a few years and my latest contract comes to an end on 18 October 2019 (I have a signed copy of this). When looking into it further virgin seem to have…
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Cheapest phone line rental and anytime calls
Everywhere I look ,all companies seem to be set up for broadband and mobiles.My elderly Mum has neither.She was paying high BT charges,so I changed her over to the Post Office 5 years ago.Now they seem to go up every quarter,and her last bill was £91 for 3 months.Just wondered if anyone knows of a company that is more…
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Misled by Nowtv Provider
We recently sold our house in Devon and as we were on a 12 month deal with Nowtv wanted to use the same service in our flat in London otherwise we would have to pay a penalty for early cancellation of contract. Our London phone number is very important to us so I contacted Nowtv and was assured verbally and in an email…
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Galaxy Tab Active (8.0”, LTE) - CHARGER TYPE
Hi guys, I’ve recently been given the Galaxy Tab Active (8.0”, LTE) tablet and I do not have a charger with it. Can anyone please help me and tell me which charger I will need? A tonne of different answers keep popping up. The charging hole is in the shape of a ‘ isosceles trapezoid’ I’m looking on buying a Lead on eBay .…
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Telegraph pole at the end of cu-de-sac
Hi you All I'm wondering if maybe somebody had the same issue as mine. We live at the end of cul-de-sac with a grass verge separating us from the road... on the edge of the grass there is a telegraph pole. With people having 2-3 cars per household parking is getting tricky to say the least as all the houses from the end of…
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Samsung S6 is dying, what next?
I pay £11 a month on a sim free monthyl deal, its a nice price... My S6 however is basically done, the battery is horrendous in it and I am forever battling space. I don't want to get into a lengthy and expensive contract again though, but would consider one around 20 quid.... i need plenty of data though and new phones…
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Keep landline number
Hello, After the recent death of a family member we are trying to cut the costs of the household where they lived. The house won’t be sold however it wont be lived in for the foreseeable future at least. We wish to keep the landline number but don’t require the line rental or any of the call / broadband bundles. Is there a…
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Second Hand Smartphone- Factory Settings or not
I purchased a second smartphone and it works fine. After a struggle I managed to get my Wi Fi connection. The phones has been unlocked but I am not sure if it has been put back to factory settings. There are a lot of apps showing that I would like to get rid off. Should I put the smartphone back to factory settings ( Any…
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New to sky but need to cancel
Hi Not sure if this the right place to ask but i was trying to switch to.sky which i did, however when they came to install the tv part there wsd an issue with reciever box in my loft. We contacted my housing association to get this fixed and just over a month later its not fixed and i have been trying to get fixed. So i…
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Basic handset offering hotspot/tethering
I might be asking the impossible, but wondered if anyone was aware of the most basic-possible type handset (only calls/texts required) that also offers running as a WiFi hotspot? Thinking of ditching smartphone but the occasional option of WiFi to run my tablet when not in a WiFi zone might be useful. Obviously the usual…
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Which TV is better please?
I have two TV's in mind but can't decide which one is better? Can you advise me please? The model's I'm looking at are: SONY BRAVIA KD43XG8096BU (£549.00) LG 43UM7600PLB (£399.00) Both are 43" my current TV (Toshiba) is a 32". The only reason I'm upgrading is that I would like to connect to WIFI to watch BBCi Player, UKTV…
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TV reception/stutter
Hello, I’ve been trying to work this out but am getting stuck so am asking for some guidance. I have a tv with you view box, an outdoor ariel, connected to a booster (Wolsey, left by the previous occupant) and I also have a 4g channel 59 filter before the ariel goes into the you view box. I have recently moved into the…
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Current Virgin Media Flash sale
Hi, Currently with BT for broadband and BT Sport and paying £££ thinking about switching to Virgin. The must haves are fast broadband and BT sport (rugby fan). At the moment Virgin are having a flash sale, offering these packages https://www.virginmedia.com/shop/bundles with £125 cashback on top. Thing is as I don't…
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BT Sports App
Watch is the cheapest way to get BT Sports app & without some long contract etc. I have BT broadband already I called them up already and was told it would be £10 a month for 24 months contract which would also extend my BT broadband contract, said I didn't really want to extend my contract. Could I get a mobile sim with…
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choosing between o2 and sky, Tesco or giff gaff
signal seems to be better with o2 in my area so i'm going to be switching from EE to one of the 4 operators listed above in a few weeks time is there any difference in signal or voicemail or facilites between them? Ive had a quick search online and found a thread saying that o2 limit the bandwidth to the other operators…
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Receiving scam call
Why is it that after receiving scam phone calls when I go to reverse number look up sites to register it there are no other reports - in the past there were lots?
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Obtain a phone number for second hand smartphone
My daughter in law has given me her old Motorola Mobile smartphone as she has purchased a more up to date one. She naturally has retained her phone number. How do I obtain a new phone number for this phone and can I use it as a pay as you go with putting a £15 credit on it as I would only use the phone or texting in…