NTL/Virgin Mobile. £10=300mins+300texts per month

System

I asked them and they said they would convert my existing account into a post paid one on my existing sim/number.

Apparently, their system is down to do this at the mo, so couldn't order...

I don't think you can port from/to the same provider tho, but could be wrong.

The phone is ok for free, with no extra commitment

mm66

what is the 0800 number to call for this offer. I am a telewest customer and if i go to the offer page via the link in the first post there is no mention of the lobster phone. thx

Mumstheword

its 0800 408 9342

however, hardly worth trying, lol!!
i decided to sit it out today and hold until my call was answered...being 0800! it's free anyway. My first attempt lasted 16 minutes. My second attempt, i was on hold for more than 45 minutes...really!! ... my phone timed it! I couldnt believe that anyone else would have held on for so long, so either - every connected call lasted longer than this, or - no one was answering.

i've tried a few times since, no luck.

just trying again now - new recorded message saying there's very long queues, and unless you want the 4 for £40, try the web site. As this is part of the ntl 4 for 40 deal i guess i need to hold.....


.....automatically went to ansaphone after 7 minutes

..... tried again, went straight to ansaphone - they've obviously decided to stop incoming calls for a while!:)

The_One_2

Hi

I just want to get a few things straight

I've been an NTL customer for around 6years, currently on the 3 £30 package, so i'm eligible for the new £10 pay monthly SIM which gives 300 xnet mins and texts.

Does the 0800 408 9342 number connect you to NTL or Virgin ? and do i have to specifically ask for a Lobster phone? or will they offer me that anyway?

Thanks

oops_a_daisy

The offer is open to Cable Customers - so I think the answer to your question is yes

call Virgin on 08004089342

Quote 'free lobster offer'

There is a delivery charge of £2.99 for the phone but apart from that the phone is free

Tariff is £10.00 per month with 30 days notice of cancellation

The_One_2

oops_a_daisy wrote:

The offer is open to Cable Customers - so I think the answer to your question is yes

call Virgin on 08004089342

Quote 'free lobster offer'

There is a delivery charge of £2.99 for the phone but apart from that the phone is free

Tariff is £10.00 per month with 30 days notice of cancellation

How long is this free lobster on for ? and do you have to use the Lobster phone? because i've already got a pretty decent phone, so i was thinking i could sell the Lobster on, would that be allowed?

oops_a_daisy

offer ends 31/12/06 however the t's and c's also state that the handsets are subject to availability.
As for putting the Virgin sim into your own phone I think your phone would have to be unlocked.

Hope this helps

The_One_2

ye my phone is unlocked. I think i'll probably give them a ring on Friday when i have a day off uni

matrix999

Does Virgin check to see if your number is actually an NTL or Telewest number? Has anyone managed to get this offer when not a cable customer?

System

matrix999 wrote:

Does Virgin check to see if your number is actually an NTL or Telewest number? Has anyone managed to get this offer when not a cable customer?

Yes, they ask for your NTL/Telewest account number. So, i think they check it to an extent.