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which is the best network to check how many free mins and text u have left?

topdollar
topdollar Posts: 55 Forumite
which is the best network to check how many free mins and text u have left?

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  • wlfc1
    wlfc1 Posts: 962 Forumite
    3 is very good for that, just dial 333 or go to "my 3"
  • mike_paterson
    mike_paterson Posts: 1,473 Forumite
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    I agree with wlfc1 3 is the best IMO. I have experience of 3, o2, vodafone and orange.
    To infinity and beyond!
  • durain
    durain Posts: 298 Forumite
    you can check it in real-time with 3 using GPRS (and it's free to check).
  • Jarlawuk
    Jarlawuk Posts: 555 Forumite
    The my account area of 3 is definately the best out of the lot - just a shame about the reception really heh :x. Other networks tend to be 24-48 hours behind on their reports so you have to be careful with them.
  • gaahmad
    gaahmad Posts: 335 Forumite
    From what I've heard from friends, any network other than '3', has a delay. I'm on '3' and can confirm it's ALWAYS up to date and can be replied on. When I was on Orange, theirs was ALWAYS out of date and gave me conflicting information, which resulted in me a getting large bill, as their system told me that I still had some free minutes available!!! Needless to say, I'm no longer with them.
  • fayraz
    fayraz Posts: 625 Forumite
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    When I was with T-Mobile they were always up to date, but that was a few years ago. Can anyone confirm if they still are?
  • skiddy2k
    skiddy2k Posts: 1,627 Forumite
    t-mobile's uptodate... i think... not probs with that... hate orange's though... not updated enough, the woman 's voice is annoying and it doesnt tell you how much you spent on texts and other phonecalls which are national/premium rate
  • I have just been trying to keep an eye on the same thing but I am already using a nokia with vodafone. I keep forgetting to use all my minutes...
    I have just got the security code for the nokia 6230i. I am not sure if the code is particularly useful for security but I didn't have it so I registered with club nokia and then called them using their alternative number phone number from the saynoto0870 website. (It is rediculously expensive to call nokia unless a member of the club).
    Now my plan is to reset the counter every month. I dont think it is entirely accurate so I will use it as a guide.
    Cat
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