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Started by PaulOBrien , Mar 03 2009 05:04 PM

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 06:13 AM

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I see on the 3 site they run a recommend a friend deal, where you get £15 credit for recommending someone and they get £15 too (if you got for mobile broadband or £30 for a phone).

So before I buy myself a dongle, does anyone who's already with 3 want £15?

PM me and I'll send you my details.

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 08:29 AM

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View PostPaul (MVP), on Mar 3 2009, 22:11, said:

3UK switches down to 2G now too.

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Mine doesn't :(   My modem can see the Orange signal when there's no 3 signal, but resolutely fails to connect, either in my XDA Flint, or Advent 4213.

Some people can get 3 PAYG SIMs to use Orange's 2G service in the absence of a 3 signal, others can't, and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme nor reason why!

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 08:48 AM

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Any idea what the rules are on oversea usage ?

Want to use one of these in France.

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 09:02 AM

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View PostNeil5459, on Mar 4 2009, 08:29, said:

Mine doesn't :(   My modem can see the Orange signal when there's no 3 signal, but resolutely fails to connect, either in my XDA Flint, or Advent 4213.

Some people can get 3 PAYG SIMs to use Orange's 2G service in the absence of a 3 signal, others can't, and there doesn't seem to be any rhyme nor reason why!
How bizarre, I thought they fixed that! Is yours an old SIM or something?

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 09:02 AM

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I believe there is a thing called 3 like home.

Check here for details: http://threestoree.t...ome_Pay_Monthly

One thing they do which is far better than all the other networks.... Vodafone has loads of networks in different countries, yet they still charge you more for using them. I applaud 3 for doing this.

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 09:03 AM

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View Postdaldab, on Mar 4 2009, 08:48, said:

Any idea what the rules are on oversea usage ?

Want to use one of these in France.
Unless you're on a 3 network abroad, it's gonna be massively expensive. France data is a real pain atm, there are no good options (unlike other countries!)

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 10:38 AM

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But surely we're all just one big, happy-clappy Euro Zone these days  :(

Hmm, when it suits, eh?

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 12:51 PM

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View PostPaul (MVP), on Mar 4 2009, 09:02, said:

How bizarre, I thought they fixed that! Is yours an old SIM or something?

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That could be it- mine's about 18 months old :(

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 01:52 PM

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If anyone is going to go for the '3' deal might you be kind enough to put in my number for the £15 off deal?

Would be much appreciated.

PM me and I'll let you know

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Posted 04 March 2009 - 02:25 PM

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Or click link as is to donate referrer bonus to the forum.. :(

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:08 PM

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The option to top up with "internet monthly / weekly / daily" seem to have disappeared.

My Three USB stick arrived today (I ordered it yesterday after spotting this thread). I've just registered it, and went to the "Buy Add-Ons" screen, but the crucial options are no longer available.

I tried changing "My mobile" (on the Three site) to a real handset (not usb stick) - hoping that that would open up the "internet monthly" option. But it didn't make any difference.

The only mobile broadband options I've got are Broadband Lite/Plus/Max which start at £10.

Any ideas?

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:22 PM

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I just checked on my3 for 3 different SIMs and all show the required option...

Try logging in to my3, then click this link: https://my3.three.co...?addonId=000066

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:23 PM

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Can anyone else confirm?

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:28 PM

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just to add my tuppence worth. I have the £5/month Internet add on on my mobile bundle. It gives me 1GB / month. Having said that I also have a dongle for £12.50 giving me 7GB a month so not too bad....

HTH

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:32 PM

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:43 PM

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Dunno about that...

just went into my account and the £5 option is still there.... at least for me.

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Posted 05 March 2009 - 02:47 PM

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View PostSaif, on Mar 5 2009, 14:43, said:

Dunno about that...

just went into my account and the £5 option is still there.... at least for me.

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maybe i'm being daft (nothing new there) in that mine is for my mobile and you guys are after the dongle.... I can't see the dongle add on as I'm on a monthly contract with them...

sorry for misunderstanding & confusion caused....

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Posted 06 March 2009 - 12:24 PM

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View Postshandy1948, on Mar 5 2009, 14:32, said:

Screenshots attached - showing that the options are no longer there.

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Looks like your account must be flagged as mobile broadband SIM or something now! Did you try clicking my direct link above?

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Posted 10 March 2009 - 09:26 AM

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View PostPaul (MVP), on Mar 6 2009, 12:24, said:

Looks like your account must be flagged as mobile broadband SIM or something now! Did you try clicking my direct link above?

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I did, and it allowed me to purchase.

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Posted 10 March 2009 - 09:37 AM

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AWESOME!!!

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