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  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    BB,
    I dont get my new phone until Monday-can't WAIT because Ive hated the phone I have now from the word GO!

    Because ive been with Orange for years now, I go a 10% on my line rental, and an additional 5% for buying online so Ive got the 'Dolphin' plan-I have unlimited texts and 600 minutes a month and free internet access for £26 a month. We're going to get rid of the land line so it was the best way to go really-Scott has done the same and we are each others 'magic numbers' so we can call each other free for as long as we want as much as we want. Its costing me about the same to call Canada as well so no point in having a land line really!

    I'm on that plan and it's costing me £35 a month. :confused:
    Just eaten a whole bar of Swiss choccie. Need the chucking up smilie now.:o
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    Just eaten a whole bar of Swiss choccie. Need the chucking up smilie now.:o

    I've just had a little bit of the tiramisu I made last night and feel equally sick. It's gorgeous but verrrrrrrry rich! :o
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
  • Bunnyinthelights
    Bunnyinthelights Posts: 15,278 Forumite
    I was as well Bookie but they lowered it on my renewal.

    BB-my credit score couldnt get much worse tbh and Scott's in perfect so Im not concerned about it.

    Bookie-when can you upgrade? How long have you had your contract?
    Empty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale
  • Bunnyinthelights
    Bunnyinthelights Posts: 15,278 Forumite
    I could really do with some chocolate right now. And salt and vinegar crisps and a bottle of red wine....oh, and tiramisu...and a chinese....and some pizza...
    Empty pockets never held anyone back, only empty heads and empty hearts can do that -Peale
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    I was as well Bookie but they lowered it on my renewal.

    BB-my credit score couldnt get much worse tbh and Scott's in perfect so Im not concerned about it.

    Bookie-when can you upgrade? How long have you had your contract?

    Not sure. I'll have to check when I get home. Not for a while I don't think.

    Drama Group have just given me a £20 Boots card for selling their tickets. :D
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    BB-my credit score couldnt get much worse tbh and Scott's in perfect so Im not concerned about it.

    I've just had a google and there seems to be conflicting thoughts on whether it is now part of credit scoring :confused: I would hate to get rid of it and then when I come to change my mortgage next year it get messed up because I don't have a landline. Dunno............nobody ever calls me on it apart from OH really. I'm going to call Virgin and ask how much I'd save a month.
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    well, apparently losing my landline would cost me more if I kept my cable TV and broadband as i'd lose out on the package deal I currently have, might as well keep it. :rolleyes:

    Hey ho, the hunt for another sub £10 contract deal apart from the virgin one continues......
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
  • Burlesque_Babe
    Burlesque_Babe Posts: 17,547 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Photogenic Combo Breaker
    blimey..........the mobile market is like a jungle........how is it ever possible for anyone to ever know if they have the best deal.........there's just so many tariffs, deals etc......
    :D"Stay Wonky":D

    :j:jBecome Mrs Pepe 9 October 2012 :j:j
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Bunny - you're a star! :j :j :j :j
  • bookseller1980
    bookseller1980 Posts: 7,924 Forumite
    Can you believe this? I rang Orange and my contract is actually up today!
    I can have 200 minutes (I was on 300 but never used them) and unlimited texts for £13.48 a month! They will send me the same phone as I have now which I love. Result. :T
    That'll pay for the increase in Council Tax and mortgage protection. I was paying £35 before!

    Good ole Bunny. :j

    Wonder how much I can trade the old phone in for?
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