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Sim only?

What network do they use or is it their own?

Mine runs out soon and going on a sim only rolling contract, those prices seem canny, unlimited porn for £12 a month

they run on the 02 network.
 
I use about 250Mb of data per month, so £2.50 is much better for me than the ~£8 I spend at the moment.


Yeh, FB messenger has voice calling too - tried it when it first launched and wasn't impressed. IIRC, you didn't get a "ring" if your phone was locked. Which is pointless. Probably fixed now, though...

Ah right, haven't tried it like. The main problem with relying on data for incoming texts/calls is you need to have your data always on, especially for calls. This will mean the battery won't last long.

I only use about £5 on data and a couple of quid on calls at 3's rates, if only their signal wasn't so shit.
 
I moved t0 Orange 9 months ago and it has a been a nightmare. Each month they are charging me for data which is included in my plan - despite four separate calls to their customer services dept I'm still in the same boat. Next step is to follow their disputes procedure which will take an age to go through. Steer clear and go for Giff Gaff is my advice.
 
Ah right, haven't tried it like. The main problem with relying on data for incoming texts/calls is you need to have your data always on, especially for calls. This will mean the battery won't last long.

I never turn my data off anyway. I'm always connected to either wifi or data.
 
I never turn my data off anyway. I'm always connected to either wifi or data.

How much battery does it use on standby? Mine uses about 1% per hour with the mobile data off, think it was about 3% per hour on standby with it on. I think it's down to the amount of apps that sync/push mail.
 
I'm in dispute with EE on both my contracts, not sure if I'll win, but either way it'll cost them £300. f***ing idiots, they're only making 40p per month extra out of me with their stupid mid contract increases anyway.

I'd be interested to know how, TMobile have just increased mine for the second time in a two year contract. Its up in a couple of months so I'm dumping them. I was thinking of ordering another phone and then sending it back in the free jiffy bag under the distance selling rights, just so it cancels out the increase they've had from me.
 
I'd be interested to know how, TMobile have just increased mine for the second time in a two year contract. Its up in a couple of months so I'm dumping them. I was thinking of ordering another phone and then sending it back in the free jiffy bag under the distance selling rights, just so it cancels out the increase they've had from me.

Back when they sent a text saying they had changed their terms and conditions to allow RPI increases, I asked for PAC as I believed the change was of material detriment. They disagreed, after a bit arguing we reached deadlock. I went to CISAS and EE defended it, so it's gone to an arbitrator. Contracts are cheap enough so I'm not that bothered, knowing it's cost them £300 either way is nice.

There's a guide here, with email template to use.

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showthread.php?t=4818999&page=4

Probably not worth it if you've only got two months to run, unless you want to cost them £300 out of spite ( I would).
 
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Back when they sent a text saying they had changed their terms and conditions to allow RPI increases, I asked for PAC as I believed the change was of material detriment. They disagreed, after a bit arguing we reached deadlock. I went to CISAS and EE defended it, so it's gone to an arbitrator. Contracts are cheap enough so I'm not that bothered, knowing it's cost them £300 either way is nice.

Cheers,

Edit - just emailed them using the link below. Wasn't available last time. Had to write into Doxford Park.

http://ee.co.uk/help/safety-and-security/my-digital-life/complaints-code-of-practice
 
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Avoid Vodafone if you're thinking of changing providers at any time-- they started charging a friend £30/month extra, and refused to refund despite it being their mistake.
 
How much battery does it use on standby? Mine uses about 1% per hour with the mobile data off, think it was about 3% per hour on standby with it on. I think it's down to the amount of apps that sync/push mail.

Not a clue. I charge it overnight and it lasts me all day.
 
Not a clue. I charge it overnight and it lasts me all day.

Ah right, I don't use my laptop anymore, so the only access I have to a PC outside of work is my phone, so as you can imagine, the battery drains before the day is up these days. It'll last maybe three days if I hardly use it though.
 
Are Motorola Moto G (16GB) any good?

Thinking of that £12 giff gaff deal when I upgrade my old brick to a more modern phone (Yes I know there are better phones but being honest from browsing this fits my budget nicely)
 
Ah right, I don't use my laptop anymore, so the only access I have to a PC outside of work is my phone, so as you can imagine, the battery drains before the day is up these days. It'll last maybe three days if I hardly use it though.

Charge it from your work PC (usb cable) during the day, then it'll be fine on a night ;)

Are Motorola Moto G (16GB) any good?

Thinking of that £12 giff gaff deal when I upgrade my old brick to a more modern phone (Yes I know there are better phones but being honest from browsing this fits my budget nicely)

Yes - best mid-range phone you can get at the moment. Beats the S4/One Minis.
 
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