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Capping

hi,

i was wondering if there was a way you could CAP your contract phones mobile mins so you couldnt go over what you had or a set amount


thanks

jamie

Comments

  • I think the short answer is, unless on t mobile U fix no!

    I could be wrong but it doesn't seeem possible on ordinary contracts.
  • Phil51
    Phil51 Posts: 786 Forumite
    I capped my son's 3 contract!
    Comping 2008 wins £4842 2009 wins £950.50 2010 Wins £140 2011 £0
  • elljay20
    elljay20 Posts: 5,200 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    yes, you can cap them on three. just ring up and reduce your credit limit to £0
    :p It is better to be thought of as an idiot than to open your mouth and remove all doubt
  • I am pretty sure, every provider CAN cap your usage, its more the question if they want to...
  • Phil51
    Phil51 Posts: 786 Forumite
    Been around O2, Vodaphone and Orange today and they all say they do not cap.
    Comping 2008 wins £4842 2009 wins £950.50 2010 Wins £140 2011 £0
  • Snakeeyes21
    Snakeeyes21 Posts: 2,527 Forumite
    edited 11 September 2009 at 3:03AM
    All networks can do it, they just dont want to. Its not in their interest to let a customer cap their spending.
    all networks have fraud limits in place where your usage gets to a certain amount and your phone is blocked, why the dont allow the customer to lower it is obvious and ofcom should look in to it.
  • macman
    macman Posts: 53,129 Forumite
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    Even if you cap it in the UK , you will still get caught out if you use it for roaming, which is when the potentially big bills come in.
    No free lunch, and no free laptop ;)
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