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SIM-only haggle

Oenai
Oenai Posts: 2 Newbie
in Mobiles
Hello 

I'm currently with Lebara, and I originally signed up to an MSE Blagged SIM only deal. It's price has crept up over the years so I want to get it down again can I just haggle with them directly? I can see better deals on MSE's website but those are for new customers. 

Any help would be appreciated 

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  • twopenny
    twopenny Posts: 8,839 Forumite
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    What do you need from your SIM?

    PAYG,, tonsc of data and calls?

    I can rise and shine - just not at the same time!

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  • oldernonethewiser
    oldernonethewiser Posts: 2,762 Forumite
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    Some people move to a cheap SIM, transfer their number, then sign up for a new Lebara SIM and move number back.  
    Things that are differerent: draw & drawer, brought & bought, loose & lose, dose & does, payed & paid


  • jimjames
    jimjames Posts: 19,264 Forumite
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    Oenai said:
     I want to get it down again can I just haggle with them directly? 
    Not aware of anyone who has haggled with Lebara, price is what it is. Switch out and back if you want a new deal
    Remember the saying: if it looks too good to be true it almost certainly is.
  • Northern_Wanderer
    Northern_Wanderer Posts: 890 Forumite
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    edited 22 December 2025 at 6:23PM
    Oenai said:
    Hello 

    I'm currently with Lebara, and I originally signed up to an MSE Blagged SIM only deal. It's price has crept up over the years so I want to get it down again can I just haggle with them directly? I can see better deals on MSE's website but those are for new customers. 

    Any help would be appreciated 

    You don't need to switch away and back again. It is possible to get new deals with a little know-how. Please see this thread: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81800699/#Comment_81800699
    Lebara does not increase prices on plans you arleady have, unless you came to the end of a special price period. The 50% off code I used expires tomorrow.
    What plan are you on now and how much do you pay? No need to haggle with Lebara, just pick a deal.
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