Smartphone - any unwanted charges/bills?

wazza

I am thinking of buying a smartphone on a contract. Can i control my bill?

Have heard of some apps which when installed send unauthorised text msgs etc leaving you with a nasty bill. I know that only a few apps do it. I think angry birds apps was on the news a while back.

If this does happen is there something one can do to prevent it apart from not installing apps?

Also what is data packet (i think that is what it is called) which is to do with internet and can increase your bill.

Thanks in advance for your replies

grumbler

wazza wrote: »

I am thinking of buying a smartphone on a contract. Can i control my bill?

Yes

Have heard of some apps which when installed send unauthorised text msgs etc leaving you with a nasty bill. I know that only a few apps do it. I think angry birds apps was on the news a while back.

I think a fake one. This is not very common, but yes, you have to be cautious.

If this does happen is there something one can do to prevent it apart from not installing apps?

You can stop this, complain and try getting the money back.

Also what is data packet (i think that is what it is called) which is to do with internet and can increase your bill.

It has to include mobile internet (or mobile data).