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Best Sim-only Deals guide Discussion
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Airtime app - changing networks
Hi folks, I'm currently using the Airtime app with O2, but I'm eyeing up a switch to either Spusu or Mozillion (or maybe 1p Mobile) which would give me more data and hopefully reduce my monthly bill. Does anyone know if these networks are supported by the app? If not, is it possible to cash in your remaining rewards, or…
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1p mobile - short verification codes not coming in
Hi. I have just switched to 1p Mobile and I'm very happy on their unlimited mobile data plan as signal is dire where I live with any other providers, except any short verification codes (4-6 digits) won't come to my phone. I have a Samsung S23 and it's a dual SIM. My Smarty SIM is still working until my PAC code goes over…
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Lebara - Port not worked and terrible customer service
I ported my number to Lebara a week ago. My phone will not work - I cannot make or receive calls. I tried dialling my own number and some random man answered - for some reason, my phone call went to his phone which is surely a GDPR issue? This is affecting my work and also, my children cannot contact me is I am not near…
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Uswitch help please
Hi i need some help please. My wife is wanting to go sim free (i went sim free last year) but i am unable to remember what i done on mine. She wants to keep her number as i did. when we choose a deal for her phone 02/android i get an option to choose an esim or a regular plastic sim, but neither mentions keeping your old…
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Three we've now disconnected your service
Hi Just ported my number from Three to Lebara (done this lots of times before) and got this message from Three. Is this just a blip in their system? The port seems fine but I was a little panicked for a moment there. Cheers
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EE haggling
Hi all, Has anyone had much success or have any tips for haggling a sim only deal with EE? I've been with them since One2One in the 90s but know they're not the most competitive out there. My current deal is 30GB data for just under £12 but is going up again this month. Also 100mbps speed cap. 1p mobile is an attractive…
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Tesco Mobile help please
My new phone (contract) is faulty. It's a Motorola G56. Troubleshooting has established the handset itself is faulty. When Tesco try to book a repair, the IMEI number isn't recognised on their repair booking system. The IMEI number matches what they have on their screens, so I don't know why. I've tried the online chat,…
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Switch provider but still outstanding device plan
Hi I'm currently with O2 but thinking of leaving due to the recent price hikes. I think I'm out of contract but it doesn't say when I log on. I still owe on the device plan. If I switch to another contract with someone else will i get a final bill for the device or keep paying instalments? I text info and got the below. We…
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RWG So Bad
Bought £30 annual SIM July 2025 with RWG not been able to use for calls. Data and SMS ok, calls mostly dropout. Battling with them to sort it ever since. They sent replacement SIM still no calls. Everything they asked me to do doesn't work. Have it in Pixel 6, when I swapped the SIM into Samsung Galaxy phone, same…
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How to convert old Apple iPhone se20 to spare phone
I have an old Apple iPhone SE2020 that I kept after I upgraded to a new iPhone 16e last year. I’m going down to London next week & I'm paranoid about phone theft. I was wondering if I could convert the old phone to a PAYG phone, to use as a “just in case” phone. I’d only need to make calls, texts & maybe use Apple or…
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Lebara ring time
Very happy with Lebara on my Google Pixel phone but my wife's Samsung A34 rings for only 15 seconds before diverting to voicemail. I have referred this to customer service 3 times now and got the same instructions each time, ie dial **61*121*11*30# but it does not work. I've been promised a call back but heard nothing yet.…
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EE Flex Pay
I bought a phone in store 18 months ago called EE Flex Pay. My device agreement was for £516 and this is being paid until Oct 2027 at £13.50 a month. I am also paying for a plan at £29.50 a month (having gone up from £28 and due to rise again). I have never used this plan as decided to stick with my original plan provider.…
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Unlock iPhone 6
Anyone have experience or advice on unlocking an iPhone 6 which is currently tied to the Vodaphone network. Currently using an O2 PAYG Classic sim on an old Nokia but they have sent me a message that they are turing off 2g & 3g so need to find a 4g alternative. As I already have this old iPhone 6 laying around thought I…
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What happens when you use all your data bundle - Lebara Sim Only
Hi, Just wondering if anyone on here can advise on the following. My young daughter has a 30day plan with Lebara which has 5gb data usage included. Last week she has been away and had must have come up to the 5gb limit as she got a couple of text from Lebara saying she was approaching 5gb usage, then another saying…
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ID Mobile : Retention deals
Hi all My ID Mobile SIM contract is up next month. I get 175GB for £12. Tbh I only need about 30GB. But I got this via mobiles.co.uk with cashback. So it's about £6 a month. But I would like to know potentially what ID directly would offer by the way of a retention deal. Has anyone been offered anything decent?
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Current ID Mobile 15GB Cheap Sim Deal
Reading the latest MSE newsletter and in their sim deals section, I'm thinking about one of the sim deals but the ID Mobile deal mentions only sim not eSim. I don't normally buy Sims but I want more data and as my mobile accepts eSim, this is what I want to buy. What I can't work out is if I buy this deal will there be an…
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Issue following Ombudsman Ruling
Hi All, I had a case against o2 with the communication ombudsman. I won the case and o2 was directed to pay me £100. o2 claimed to have already provided £20 of that to me but couldn't produce any proof and I have no record of it on my side. Furthermore, the £80 has been added to my account as a credit, but the monies for…
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eSIM contract suggestions for those that spend a lot of time abroad?
Hi, I'm trying to find an eSIM contract for a UK number that will allow roaming usage for longer than most networks provide - from 6 months up to most of the year in the EU. Most have a fair-usage limit of 2 or 3 months because it's assumed that occasional travel/holidays will cover this. But is there anything specifically…
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Three Contract Issue
I have a SIM Only Pay Monthly deal with Three which I have had for more than the minimum term of the contract. I do not wish to cancel it for reasons I will keep to myself for now, but I could not get a like for like replacement anywhere near the same price with any provider. I have just had an email stating that my…
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Best tariff for a 'dumb' phone.
I was rather infuriated over the weekend to find out that last year EE conned my mother in to moving from her existing contract to a new one at £12.50 a month with a 20GB data allowance. She was told she had to change as she was out of contract and was apparently unable to get the person she was talking with to understand…
