Posted by Adrian on 11/03/05 20:33

guv wrote:
> On Thu, 3 Nov 2005 19:54:55 -0000, "Tumbleweed"
> <thisaccountneverread@yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
>>>>>>> Tumbleweed wrote:> Chances are TMobile, in common with other
>>>>>>> operators,
>>>>>>> cut off phones that
>>>>>>>> arent used for a long period of time, so they can get the phone
>>>>>>>> number
>>>>>>>> back,
>>>>>>>
>>>>>>> You mean they cut off the sims, the phones don't have the
>>>>>>> numbers?
>>>>>>
>>>>>> I did, sloppy wording on my part.
>>>>>
>>>>> There is no credit on the phone either despite the fact I put �10
>>>>> on it when
>>>>> I handed the phone over - and I know my mum did not use �10 worth
>>>>> of calls
>>>>> in the short time she used the phone. From this I deduce that the
>>>>> sim has been cut-off
>>>>>
>>>>> I guess a call to T-Mobile will be needed to see if the sim can be
>>>>> reactivated
>>>>
>>>> Have you tried calling them to ask?
>>>>
>>>> If it is as suggested, they will tell you that a new sim needs to
>>>> be purchased - and you get a new number. I had the exact same
>>>> thing when
>>>> I bought a "3" phone and left it in the drawer for about 8 months
>>>> after putting the sim in and effectively registering the number. I
>>>> just ended up selling the phone on ebay - and got more for it than
>>>> I paid originally! Their loss. I wont be using their crappy service
>>>> again! (which was why it was put in the drawer - the reception was
>>>> virtually non existant and kept switching to 02 - meaning most of
>>>> the time it wasnt connected and batteries quickly exhausted.)
>>>
>>> They want �10 to re-connect it. The guy I spoke said to go to the
>>> shops and top up the card with �20 and then ring them and he would
>>> take the �10 reconnection off the top-up
>>>
>>> It is only one of those cheap grey Nokias that everyone seemed to
>>> have a few years back - so what do you reckon about buying a new
>>> sim instead?
>>>
>>> Tricky
>>
>> You can buy a new sim for around tenner, but it depends exactly on
>> the call package. Probably your key thing is to find a PAYG service
>> that suits your mums useage and doesnt cut her off if she doesn't
>> use it for a few months. I suggest asking on uk.mobiles or whatever
>> its called for recommendations.
>
> I would tend to agree with that thought. Seeing as its a Nokia, I
> would also think it wise to unlock and use on any network (if its easy
> to do - ie no cost!) Having said that, you can buy a new phone for not
> much more in special deals. You can also get sims for next to nothing.
> I guess it boils down to calling patterns etc as to whats best!

If can can easily unlock it, get a Vodafone SIM Pack
http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewAccessoryDetails&action=getAccessoryDetails&productID=609&producttype=2
Up to �3 credit, equal to 60 minutes call time, for only �1.99
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Adrian A

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