A wee mobile phone query please

Funny you should say that Leif.  Wat back in the seventies I bought a top of the range Hitachi music centre from which I derived huge amounts of musical pleasure.  Ten years ago I spotted its double in a museum exhibition pf historical electronic sound and vision equipment! 

Folk just loved polishing up those radiograms.
The auld fella used to come home from the boozer just after 2pm on a Sunday and stick his Eddie Cochrane albums on .

happy times

Get yourself a smart phone Stewy, you can be on the forum even more than you are now.

brain transplant imo

Wtf is 2G please

I believe it is the very basic type of mobile phone which has been superseded a few times.
I'm glad I revived a happy memory for you leif.
Music is amazingly powerful stuff isn't it.
Boring, long, little to do Sundays, before 7 day everything changed the day forever, and waiting for 6pm and "Greetings pop-pickers"!
Certain records transport you right back and we're all together again!  Happy days indeed.

2g ffs

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stewy you can get a brand new phone under a contract from as little as £19 a mth wiv sky - Apple phones from £21 shirley its a no brainer



How's it going Paul? Why would I pay £21 a month when BT only charge me £5.70p for unlimited calls and texts? I don't use data and just want a clear reception. Perhaps the G I mention (2 in my case) is confusing but if one goes into the Argos site they are still selling plenty 2g  sim free phones for sale hence my decision to buy a 4G. I then put my old sim card in and should be good to go.

Dear god, this imbecile is pathetic

OK, I will bite, since noone has answered the OP's question, the short answer is No, the 2G signal is much stronger and  robust than 3G.

Longer answer is it appears you have two phones, your first one tesco is locked to the 02 network,(not the provider) so you could get a sim only on 02 if you can remember that far back and how was signal?

Your bt mobile phone of unknown make is on EE and if in settings your preferred signal is on auto it may be constantly looking for a 3G signal,it may be trying to give you the dreaded EE  2.5G, edge, which I have seen on many low price piggybackers given by EE, its not very good.

You say your wife,uses 3G, what network is that and is signal OK?

Finally,if you want to remain in control, ie know your texts are being sent as a MSM via GSM network  and not via an app  you never knew you had and you want your calls to be a call over the GSM network not via the tinternet , stick to 2G it will be around for a long time yet. Its a far better signal than 3G, in your case select 2G only on your bean tin manually and you should be good to go.


Finally, just seen a message from 02 informing of the annual crawler  increase of 3.49% + cpi increase of 10.4 % = near 14% , thar aving a laugh.

Stewarty…..you think nothing of having a deuce on a horse the same amount will get you a good phone….shop around for a good deal

Job done ffs

Thanks for the reply breadnbutter. As God is my witness this is no wind up. I never waste people's time. I think my phone is a Nokia 301.




Your bt mobile phone of unknown make is on EE and if in settings your preferred signal is on auto it may be constantly looking for a 3G signal,it may be trying to give you the dreaded EE  2.5G, edge, which I have seen on many low price piggybackers given by EE, its not very good.

You say your wife,uses 3G, what network is that and is signal OK?



The part I have highlighted is true as far as I can remember. miss stew has a alcatel pop smartphone which is 3g. She is on the same network as myself and has no problems and the only other thing I can add is that she does use the odd data. The Bt guy told me if I got a 4g phone he would speak me through it as how to connect to the internet which he says would give me a better signal. I should add my new phone wont be a smartphone as it's too fiddly for me.

ace, it has nothing with cost whatsoever. I only want an easy to use phone which I can make a clear call with without interference all the time as it is at present.

Anyways, I'm off out and will look in later.

you think hes an exception. i aint even got one

Who could blame you mitolo?  Amazing how many slaves I see walking their phone while a dog follows on a lead.

Not the best time to ask with the forum cream crackered but miss stew picking this 4g up for me tomorrow....


https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9512238?clickSR=slp:term:sim%20free%20nokia:1:1:1



It's the cheapest 4g I can find for calls and texts only however if someone could oblige.....why the need for duel sim cards? I'm only putting in one but surely a reason? tia.

Phone 108108 they answer any requested questions.

why the need for duel sim cards?


drug dealers fones ydc..

1 sim for personal..other for nefarious...sheepskin rug jobs..

stewyb..thicker than dion dublins c0k.

famous five

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Phone 108108 they answer any requested questions.



Duly noted..

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why the need for duel sim cards?


drug dealers fones ydc..



ffs steve, you cannot be serious? You know I'm techy clueless. Give me some more info please.

1 sim for personal..other for nefarious...sheepskin rug jobs..

If what you say is true would the police etc not get a tad suspicious? If I'm caught in the net....well done.

cops int interested in DG's...only nefarious persons.

And drug dealers are not nefarious? Anyways I'll take your word. That aside, being not too bad techy apparently I have to put in the namo sim.


I'm wise enough to know there are three sims in the one sim so does that mean I put in the middle one?

drug dealers are DD..

YOU'RE A DG.

fact.

standard-micro-nano

depends what size slot yours is.

no idea why you're purchasing a dual sim phone.

My wife had the old Nokia type and was insistent she didn't need anything more. When her phone died, I give her my old Smartphone just to get by until she could find a simple phone. What a mistaker to make. She must be on her third smartphone by now.

I'm wise enough to know there are three sims in the one sim so does that mean I put in the middle one?

Stewart, assuming this is not a wind-up, you only need 1 sim card (it will probably be valid for 2g, 3g and 4g)

As for dual-sim phones, trust me, not illegal in any way and nothing to be concerned with. I have 2 separate sim-cards, one German, one Swedish and i imagine several on here will have two UK numbers for whatever reason. It's basically the same as 2 phones.

I remember having a conversation with stewarty years ago about Internet banking. I told him about how easy it is to use and its the future. He said there was one thing that was bothering him though. I asked what was that? After a long pause he replied " how do you get money out the PC ????

Dealer



Seriously, i don't know how why he doesn't take a leap into the 2020's and buy a smart phone, it doesn't have to be top of the range, but each to their own.

Ive got a very basic Nokia. Only need it really for emergencies, like when being in hospital. Just for texts.
Dont need any smart arse mobile. Dont know how many sims its got.
Dont really care.

Cost me £20

Dont pay any monthly fees. Dont play with it all day like every one else.

I payed over a monkey for mine 2016……£7 per month with BT……does everything no problem….you get what you pay for…

New contract £20 broadband plus mobile £27 per month….12 month contract…..

Buy the phone then get a deal…..make sure you own the thing outright…..

Used to use the jungle drums,but that was back in the day when I did my Tarzan impersonations

Am same Stewarty , now have Iphone SE2020 and pay £10monthly with EE . Unless I am on my broadband in the house , the mobile mast reception in my area is absolutely garbage . I lost it the other day and went on laptop indoors to use locator , that worked fine but because it was under car in drive (haha ) and cudnt get signal it wouldnt ring until about the 20th attempt !That said I love the phone and virtually anywhere else its great , am off out pm and will be stopping en route to watch first at Newbury .

i have had a nokia 101 dual sim for donkeys yrs..cost £19-99..

1 sim for casual 1 sim for kielder bookings.

My mate breeds Pigeons -  They helped save us during the World Wars.

You need to have a few handy mates.

the dealer • March 3, 2023 9:22 AM GMT
I remember having a conversation with stewarty years ago about Internet banking. I told him about how easy it is to use and its the future. He said there was one thing that was bothering him though. I asked what was that? After a long pause he replied " how do you get money out the PC ????

Ffs

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I'm wise enough to know there are three sims in the one sim so does that mean I put in the middle one?

Stewart, assuming this is not a wind-up, you only need 1 sim card (it will probably be valid for 2g, 3g and 4g)



One at a time. Andrew, the so called BT expert I spoke to yesterday told me all sims are the same REGARDING G. Are you getting mixed up with GB ? ie. DATA?

Maybe not the best example but you catch my drift? I don't use data I may add.

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no idea why you're purchasing a dual sim phone.


miss stew treated me so I went for the cheapest 4g available.

im sure AIS knows the difference ;)

Just tried it out after charging. Absolutely different gravy reception wise. Clear as a bell. Highly recommended if you only want to phone and text.



Still some tweeking to do mind you as I have to unlock every time I use it. I will get to the bottom of that eventually.

Can I order 4 grams on the other sim?

Absolutely and a carry out to wash the residue down.

GL Stew off to the pub. Think I will be a bit richer when Hit Mac finishes placed in the last at Newc minimum.

GL Swad. Will have a look.

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im sure AIS knows the difference ;)



Oh I'd take 1.01 on that hence my .....Maybe not the best example

stewarty b 03 Mar 23 19:02 
Just tried it out after charging. Absolutely different gravy reception wise. Clear as a bell. Highly recommended if you only want to phone and text.



Still some tweeking to do mind you as I have to unlock every time I use it. I will get to the bottom of that eventually.
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That's the New Phone f*cked then.

No, just some tweaking to do and Thunderbirds are go.

Ffs

Patience ace. You'll back a winner at the weekend hopefully.

stewarty b 03 Mar 23 19:02 
Still some tweeking to do mind you as I have to unlock every time I use it.

go into phone settings menu and disable automatic keypad lock.

That's very kind of you steve. I will let miss stew read your post tomorrow. I'm 90% certain she will identify with your post. Will keep you updated and let you know how things go. I get many PM's saying.... the likes of.... 'stewy, why do you let steve off with calling you '''' thick as Mandingo's cqck etc, etc.


My private reply is always similar.... 'Would you upset someone on the forum who's  bank you are going to make 70k lighter'.



This all goes back to the snooker challenge steve....5k per frame....best of thirteen. PLUS to be fair best of thirteen, chess.


If you win then is the time to call me thick. I take it for granted you can play chess?


I hope so because I have a forumite who will bear witness to this challenge....if he agrees. I'm thinking 1.5k each for his travelling plus his expenses.



Let's say 2k each.


The 'travelling' is a major clue..

ewe be visiting keilder after the snooker though...tell mrs stew.

Hit Mac is still running…..poor performance from that ‘promising yard’……

Hit Mac rank, noted.

Up to 288 hours standby time.
Up to 300 minutes talk time.
1020mAh battery capacity.



What a crock of sh1t. Only charged the battery once on Friday and only 3 wee calls and 7 texts and it's on the red line already.


I know some phones are recommended to fully discharge the battery completely as it gives it a better performance.....I'll wait and see.


Plus I got woke up at 3am with the alarm going off. Went into settings and  sorted that but to no avail it went off again 8am. I then turn the phone of to try and catch up with my kip and the alarm goes off again at 11am. No choice but to take out the battery.


go into phone settings menu and disable automatic keypad lock.




Did that but still locked. No big deal having to push two buttons but I think I've bought a malfunctioning dud. Got 30 days to return to Argos but their returns policy says it has to be unused. How the flying fkc can I find any fault without using it. Heed spinning.

** Plus I went into settings to up the volume. That is not available. We landed a man on the moon in 1969 and I get this sh1t today? Perhaps it would work better on the fkn moon.

Argos reviews give it a 4/5 which I thought reasonable but just came across this cracker....





Not fit for purpose

Rating 1 out of 5
1
10 August 2022
Sound Quality
1 of 5
Features
1 of 5
Ease of use
1 of 5
Display
1 of 5
For a supposedly simple device, extremely frustrating to use. Poor quality and quiet volume in ear on calls and as a result, unusable.

David, 45 - 54, Tavistock

onlooker • March 3, 2023 7:42 PM GMT
stewarty b 03 Mar 23 19:02
Just tried it out after charging. Absolutely different gravy reception wise. Clear as a bell. Highly recommended if you only want to phone and text.



Still some tweeking to do mind you as I have to unlock every time I use it. I will get to the bottom of that eventually.
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That's the New Phone f*cked then.

Nailed it

^^^ **** is blocked. Why does he bother?

BELL END

FKC off you drunken parasite. How Gemma tolerates you I have no idea. Jekyll and Hyde hasn't got a patch on you YFDBWIGTEUWASGS.

Argos reviews give it a 4/5 which I thought reasonable but just came across this cracker....





Not fit for purpose

Rating 1 out of 5
1
10 August 2022
Sound Quality
1 of 5
Features
1 of 5
Ease of use
1 of 5
Display
1 of 5
For a supposedly simple device, extremely frustrating to use. Poor quality and quiet volume in ear on calls and as a result, unusable.

Stewart, 75 - 85, Aberdeen.

I would laugh if I wasn't so frustrated steve.

Phone charging at present but will try this tomorrow....or better still, miss stew will..



https://www.google.com/search?q=how+do+i+adjust+the+volume+on+my+nokia+110&oq=&aqs=chrome.2.69i59i450l8.611933812j0j15&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8

How do you even use the internet ffs

You said you didn't want a smart phone - you've succeeded

I was gunna post but I thought it would be wasted.

I dont like to pay more anything on contract.

I just like to pay and its out the way.

A phone would be the exception, a bog standard 4 or 5 versions back Iphone will be £15/20 quid a month and just use it for calls and texts if you really want, you never know in the next few years you might even progress to emails or internet, its really not a difficult concept.

By the time you have phucked around paying for calls/texts anyway its a no brainer to me.

Swad, I pay BT 5.70p per month for unlimited calls and texts. It's the cheapest deal out there. I did pay a wee bit more but when my last contract was up I told them I was leaving. Hence the now 5.70. On saying that you do have to have your landline and broadband with them.


As I don't use data it's a no brainer. I have my laptop for E.mails and internet.

What is “ a landline”?

What is “ a landline”?



I'll take the bait. It's your home phone. No landline = no internet.

stewarty b =

The biggest incompetent Bell end on the Forum - or -

The forum's finest fisherman ?

Take your pick
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More interestingly ........... Price it up


Exactly the same scenario as all the - Brassneck - Threads.

I genuinely believe he is this stupid lol.
Either way its just attention seeking

No landline = no internet.

Incorrect Stewart.

Just imo shows peoples reluctance to move with the times.

A bit like people buying the physical paper to do form study, fair play to anyone that makes that pay.

And anyone refusing to own a smartphone has no way to enable 2FA on here, which I would not be without.

Anyway, my OPPO phone cost just £150 and does everything most people would need.


https://www.argos.co.uk/product/9436888?clickPR=plp:2:26

Can punt a monkey but can’t move with the times ffs …mind boggling….

he'll be posting soon about not being able to tie his own shoelaces.

stewarty b 05 Mar 23 23:09 
Swad, I pay BT 5.70p per month for unlimited calls and texts. It's the cheapest deal out there.

im with lebara £5 a mth.

Stew retired at 35

Mar 6, 2023 -- 1:51PM, Rico-Dangleflaps wrote:

stewarty b 05 Mar 23 23:09

Calls to Romania and Gambia free with Lebara to speak to your women?

yes..most 45 yr old male nigerians though..

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No landline = no internet.

Incorrect Stewart.



I meant internet on your home laptop Andrew. That's the way it operates in the UK and trust me I've tried as I could be done without paying £20 + per month for landline rental.

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Stew retired at 35Laugh

36 actually when I had a light bulb moment and started laying.....pre Betfair.

Eggs?

No. Older women at 200 a pop.

Stewart

I know you meant PC/Laptop, it doesn't matter, a phone landline isn't a requirement for internet.

In Sweden i don't have or need one, i have Fibre Broadband 100Mbps with a wi-fi router, it's fine for my needs. I can't comment on BT for the obvious reason, but i'm sure one of the UK based guys can advise on getting the same, with or without BT.

Can I get broadband without a landline UK?
Some providers, like BT, offer broadband without a landline, with the option to pay extra to use the existing infrastructure to make calls from home.

Thanks for the replies Andrew and steve. I'll look into that and question BT. The last time I did they told me no landline no home broadband.



I can only ask but some OAP's like miss stew's mother who actually phoned me today to speak to miss stew regarding her husband who is in a care


home with dementia is not savvy unless it's landline. Had she not got in touch she may have panicked and for the sake of 20 notes at the time being I'll pay it but as everyone knows, life can change at anytime.

** as for this new phone that miss stew treated me to it still has problems. IE. I have to unlock it before calling or texting and if I receive a text I can't use that to reply. I have to go back to the screen and unlock it before replying. Also I can't adjust the volume. I have a pal who is visiting me shortly and he's fairly up to speed so hopefully he can lend a hand.



That aside there's little you can't google nowadays but this bu gger is worse than my previous Nokia 301 apart from I get an excellent reception whilst speaking to someone.


Some may class this as a dumb phone but at present it's got me baffled but at the end of the day switching to a 4g has made a helluva difference reception wise.

Has been a long Stewarts enquiry about this one...

Everyone is diff its likely unecessary but...

Move with the times, if you dont want to thats ok.

Fastest BT broadband, NO LANDLINE, all the SkySports/BT Sport channels, all the freview, basically every channel bar PP View, 60 odd quid a month

Add to it a bog standard brand new but not latest edition Iphone, pish easy to use, be used to it in a week...20 odd quid a month (4G) phone will be "free" ofc it isnt but you get the point...

Might even be lucky enough to download a banking app to stew poor Miss Stew treking to Barclays to see the crack.

For 80 quid a month can basically have a top set up...alternatively buy a terrible phone for 100 odd bob and pay 5/10 quid a month and live like a neanderthal. Plus youll need broadband anyway .

Gl regardless.