Just turned 18, need help!

gr8wizard

I think I know what to do, thanks everyone for the advice.

McKneff

A pay as you go phone will be fine for a few months. There are some good deals about

Sncjw

6 months you should wait. Sort your addresses out

dresdendave

gr8wizard wrote: »

How many months do you reckon I have to wait? I desperately want a new phone.

Is there a problem with your current phone? If it's working, why the rush to get yourself in debt?

gr8wizard

Sncjw wrote: »

6 months you should wait. Sort your addresses out

Going to be a long six months, but thanks :beer:

gr8wizard

dresdendave wrote: »

Is there a problem with your current phone? If it's working, why the rush to get yourself in debt?

It's so slow and is old. I can't use data if I'm not connected to wifi and can't make calls or texts.

gr8wizard

McKneff wrote: »

A pay as you go phone will be fine for a few months. There are some good deals about

It's more the sim. I want to be able to use data when not connected to wifi and make calls and texts.

Also my phone is embarrassingly old lol. I wouldn't see the point in spending lots on a new good phone then getting another on contract.

I always thought a contract was better and cheaper than payg.

Arleen

gr8wizard wrote: »

It's so slow and is old. I can't use data if I'm not connected to wifi and can't make calls or texts.

Then you have 6 months to go, find a job (can be part time) and save up for the phone you so badly want rather than getting in debt.

Arleen

gr8wizard wrote: »

It's more the sim. I want to be able to use data when not connected to wifi and make calls and texts.

Also my phone is embarrassingly old lol. I wouldn't see the point in spending lots on a new good phone then getting another on contract.

I always thought a contract was better and cheaper than payg.

No, it isn't. But instead of assuming, you can do the actual math of how much premium will you pay for stuff.

theburningcat

If they couldn't match your address, there may never have been a credit search - it could be simply that they couldn't find you.

Check your address is up to date on your credit files and that you're on the electoral roll at your current address before doing anything else. FYI when I just turned 18 (6 years ago but anyway...), O2 didn't like me but Vodafone did.