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Best Sim-only Deals guide Discussion
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📱 Here are some threads you might find useful: * Best Sim-Only Deals Discussion * Cheap Mobile Contracts Article Discussion * Mobile Roaming: Cheapest Calls When You're Abroad * Cheap Pay-as-you-go Deals Article Discussion * Cheapest iPhones Article Discussion 📱 And here's some relevant content from MoneySavingExpert.com:…
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Three data reward sim changes
No more 3 2 1 rates,but 200mb free remains,since the big update over the weekend
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Securing Google accounts whilst phone unlocked
Afternoon. I recently read a thread whereby someone had their phone stolen with it unlocked (whilst being used), and it got me thinking about how to protect my google accounts (gmail/drive), if my phone were snatched whilst taking photos, for example. Currently, I appear to be logged in all the time, and i just tap the…
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Lebara sim swap fraud
Hello all I’ve had sim swap fraud occur on my Lebara phone number which I’m not longer able to access. I spent 4 hours with 3 different people this evening trying to get Lebara to do something about it. The first two brushed it off as an issue with my phone and nothing to do with them. Then I asked the third what SIM card…
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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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Using WiFi calling
I have a Motorola G7 Power, and use 1pMobile. I set Wi-Fi calling on for the phone, connected to a Wi-Fi source, and made a test message send. However, this text message was charged by 1pMobile. Is there another setting on the phone that is necessary to do Wi-Fi calling?
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PAYG data which doesn't expire
I'm looking for something that probably doesn't exist, but I'm hoping someone here will know. I do a lot of travelling and hiking around Scotland and Ireland, including areas where mobile coverage is patchy. My phone is currently on Vodafone, and supports dual SIMS (one physical, one eSIM). I would like an eSIM PAYG mobile…
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EE/02 - Default and handset issue
Hi all, I'm here to seek some advice. I have got myself into a lot of debt of which I now cannot afford. The latest issue which has tipped me over the edge is taking out multiple mobile contracts with EE and 02 and then selling on the device for quick cash on eBay. I was desperate and unable to get a loan. I'm now at a…
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LycaMobile Users: Had card fraud/attempted card fraud recently?
I signed up for a LycaMobile plan in March 2024, I used a virtual card created exclusively for LycaMobile and even named it Lyca, cancelling it after my purchase. While travelling this week, Monzo alerted me that a company, Hamilton Hardly Publish, had performed an active card check on the card. Followed the next morning…
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Charges for connecting to "maritime" networks without consent - how do they get away with this?
Recently whilst on a ferry from the UK to Ireland I received a data roaming charge, which turned out to be due to my phone connecting to a maritime satellite network whilst at sea. I had my data roaming turned on, because I was on the way to Ireland. Luckily it was capped at £10 because I have a spending cap on my account…
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Cheap calls to USA
Several of the deals suggested by MSE are somewhat better than my current deal. But on my current deal I can buy an extra/addon that gives reduced cost calls to the USA, which is important to me. On looking at the suggested deals, I didn't find it easy to see if any of them offered cheap US calls as an extra. Has anyone…
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Ported out of Asda SIM only but bundle still showing as active
Hi Recently ported out of an Asda SIM only but looking on my account the bundle is still showing as active. Anybody have experience of Asda? How long will it take to cancel? Cheers
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Talkmobile roaming in the EU
When Talkmobile say they offer free roaming in the EU, does that include free calls/text to local numbers in EU countries? Or can you only call/text UK numbers while in a EU country? I have been trying to contact them but I can't, and all their examples just so happen to refer to calling/texting UK numbers.
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02 mobile/14 days...
Hello, sonlong story short joined 02, service was beyond shocking so I requested a PAC and ported back out. Contract started 30/4 Pac requested 10/5 Well within 14 days... Have 30 days to use the pac but obviously I did it ASAP and they are trying to say I'm liable for the full contract. .. and that you can terminate…
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1p mobile Suddenly change T&C to the worse could I quit and ask my credit back ??
1p Mobile typically require mandatory minimum top up £10
every four months, to keep my number. But I just received notification they now
change their T&C to the worse. Instead of mandatory minimum top up £10
every four months it is now changed to minimum usage of £10 every four months. I am currently having contract with…
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Vodafone Retention Deals
Hello, My 12-month contract with Vodafone is nearing the end and was wondering if anyone has received any good retention deals from Vodafone? I am currently on the Anytime 125 contract, which is 125 mins and 250 texts for £20 per month. I am hoping to get something similar for a little cheaper. Any help would be much…
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Buy new phone or use esim
I pay £15 a month for unlimited internet, texts and calls with smarty mobile but lately the internet at home is not very good and in work the internet and calls are non existent so I'm thinking of buying a second sim but I don't have a phone that takes two SIM cards so is it worth buying a new phone or use a esim with my…
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MSE News: Plusnet Mobile user? Switch to another provider ASAP to avoid losing your number
If you're still using a Plusnet Mobile Sim, you need to switch away as soon as possible – particularly if you want to keep the same phone number – as the provider is closing down this month. Read the full story: 'Plusnet Mobile user? Switch to another provider ASAP to avoid losing your number' If you haven’t already, join…
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True PAYG, no "monthly plan"?
Hi everyone, I'm trying to find a good old fashioned PAYG deal. I need a sim card, to add £10 to it, then put it in a spare mobile phone for my Mum to use as an emergency phone in case something happens to hers. It may never get used, which is why I don't want a monthly SIM Only plan, which every provider seems to be…
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Lost Phone number in copper to VOIP switch
My mother was moved to digital landline last week and "they" have changed her phone number, she's not very tech savvy and all I know is what she's said. Prior to the move there were lots of promises about how painless it would be and that her phone number wouldn't change. Then she got a message that that there'd been some…
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How/When do I correctly Cancel an O2 Airtime contract in last month of contract with PAC code?
Currently have a few O2 contracts that are an Airtime plan and Device plan. For each - the Airtime plan is a 24 month contract and Device plan is a 36 months contract (at the time, we did not have the funds to buy a phone outright, it was our first upgrade in 7 years and it was interest free) I myself am on Lebara right…