O2 SIM Only - Unlimited minutes/texts and 2gb 4G Data (£4.13 p/m after Cashback) at Mobiles.co.uk

I'm currently on a O2 sim only deal through mobiles.co.uk.

I've claimed back two cashback cheques so far without any problems.

That's really cheap but FIVE cashbook claims! The business model is clearly based on a high probability of people forgetting.

Been on giffgaff for a while now for £12 a month and they are soon going to change their data plans which makes it compulsory to switch it 4G for 2GB a month, so makes sense to switch over.

Thanks OP

AAB

Lol judging by the votes, it seems my fellow HUKDealers don't think this … Lol judging by the votes, it seems my fellow HUKDealers don't think this to be a good deal. I would like to understand the reason, is it the redemption that people dislike?Read lessRead more

Redemption deals are always voted cold. There are a lot of lazy slackers on HUKD. I have had years of free service and phones via redemption- pity the deals now are less generous.

It's not that hard. If your a forgetful lazy bastid then this isn't for you.

However I have already received cheques from them in good time for both me and the Mrs .

Just setup a reminder in your calendars app

Have a 100% cashback contract from Carphone Warehouse's e2save brand on their/Vodafone's TalkMobile - only reached first of half a dozen payouts but no problems whatsoever.

Moral of any of these cashback mobile contracts should be that you are content you got a good enough deal on tariff & allowances even before the cashbacks, which are seldom 100.00% guaranteed whereas your contract commitment is. Then every remembered/successful cashback claim = worthwhile bonus to you.


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I used to set reminders on my calendar on the phone, never had a problem

Just wait till you start getting random calls from car phone warehouse on some adverts.

Bought it this morning through Quidco, just got an email to say £15 Quidco tracked. Happy days.

mohan731

So when I port my number I have to let mobiles know by emailing customer … So when I port my number I have to let mobiles know by emailing customer service or by filling out some form?Read lessRead more

Found the answer:

Q: What happens if I change my address or mobile number after the sale?

A: Once your address or mobile number has been changed, you need to visit the My Account section and select the 'My Personal Details' tab to update your details. If you send in your bill to claim and the address and/or mobile number do not match those on our records, your claim will be rejected.

DJC31

Does anyone know if I can keep my number with this deal?Thanks in advance

You will be able to. Call up your existing operator (i.e. the network with which the number you want to transfer exists).

Ask them for a PAC (Port Authorisation Code).

When you receive your sim from O2, call them up and ask to port a number. They will ask for the PAC.

Wait.

Done!

PS: You should note that the network has an obligation to give you a PAC. They usually do so instantly. If your existing number is tied into a contract, by porting the number you will cancel that contract and so any fees due (including early termination fees) will be applicable. If you are currently on PAYG, when you port your number any credit balance will be lost - so be sure to use it up first (donating to charity is a good way!).

Qas101

May be a stupid question but how would this work ? Is the cash back from … May be a stupid question but how would this work ? Is the cash back from mobiles.co.uk and then the extra from quidco ? Would I have to contact both every few months ? I'm new to this so not sure.Read lessRead more

The two cashbacks are completely independent.

The Quidco potential cashback is a one off at time of signing up - ie if you use the Quidco website to get to the deal on mobiles website in the first place - ie NOT via any link from this forum. (To maximise chances of that visit/link being registered you need to have cleared cookies beforehand.) Have a good read about Quidco on their website. The visit then has to track... be accepted... and then get validated... and ultimately paid - it can take months and any query you have is with Quidco but there's nothing for you to do other than watch, and moan if anything isn't going as you expected.

The Mobiles cashback will almost certainly require you to submit a copy of your month 'n' bill from the carrier - ie o2 - eg as a captured/downloaded PDF file that you have a particular window of time to submit online to Mobiles (or via post but costs a lot more time/money to do). Once they have validated that claim you'll get a payout by bank or cheque some time later. Any queries about that are with mobiles website and nothing to do with o2. So the important thing here is to work out what you are required to do and then make clear notes in your 2015/6 diaries at the various times in months n1, n2, n3 etc when you should do those reclaims. (That's what I've being doing successfully with e2save/Talkmobile from a HUKD on here last year.)

Meanwhile you have a commitment to pay o2 for their monthly bills for the duration of the contract. Anything between you and mobiles is not their responsibility. Hence why mobiles.co.uk being part of Dixons Carphone gives you as much comfort as you can probably get in the phone arena that the business will still be there throughout your contract commitment (to o2) to keep making the cashbacks they've committed to you.



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Lyah

Hi - Can I port my existing phone number from three to this O2 sim deal?

Yes you can

Susi13

I'm with O2 and would need to change my number to use this deal as in … I'm with O2 and would need to change my number to use this deal as in their Q&A it says number can't be transferred if one stays with the same provider.Does anybody know of an easy way for me to keep the number? I'm on pay monthly, contract finished.Thank you,SuzanaRead lessRead more

I don't think you can port a number within the same network. The only way to do it would be to quickly port out to a temporary sim on a new network (choose the cheapest pay as you go sim you can get hold of) then port from that to your new O2 account for this deal. I did this a few years back changing from my original TMobile PAYG account to a pay monthly T Mobile deal with cashback I wanted to take out. I went via a spare Virgin PAYG sim I had lying around for ages. Bit of a faff and took a few days to all go through but it worked in the end and I got the new deal with the cashback.

incidentally, I had one of these redemption deals with O2 a couple of years ago and it worked fine. Yes, you have to inform them of your new number if you've ported it over and changed it from the one on the original sim they send you, but there's plenty of time to do it before you need to start claiming back; usually around 6 months, which does mean it will be that long until you start seeing the refunds. You also do need to make sure you don't miss the deadline on submitting the specific bills they ask for after getting them but there was plenty information on the website and your own account section to explain what and when. Submitting was fairly easy, either by post, email or uploading on their website. Just set a calendar reminder and it's easy. Set a reminder for the deadline to chase up any missing cheque for safety's sake too if you like, but I never had to chase anything, they all arrived and were cashed as soon as they did.

The best bit? The first time, I submitted my bill via online upload, then just to be sure I also emailed it to them. That first claim, I got two cashback cheques in the post a few days apart. Cashed them both. Tried the same trick a few times with the following submissions but it only worked the once. All the following cheques arrived as normal, but because of receiving that one extra check, I was £9 up on the deal for a year's contract. They ended up paying me...

vincethebeast

Anybody still showing the cashback on the website please..? I saw it … Anybody still showing the cashback on the website please..? I saw it this morning, now it only says 15.30 per months with no cashback...Read lessRead more

Yep, seems to have finished. Well done to those who managed to grab one (or two or even three in some cases)

Remember folks, it's time to send May bill.

Guys, Vodafone are doing Unlimited calls/texts and 20gb data for £10.50 a month (including Spotify Premium, Now TV or Sky Sports) for 12 months. Went for this deal now in case it's not there for long. Can do Quidco/TCB for an extra £5 back.

Lol judging by the votes, it seems my fellow HUKDealers don't think this to be a good deal.

I would like to understand the reason, is it the redemption that people dislike?

that's really cheap heat from me

I'm also doing a similar deal with no issues so far, hot from me.

Good price OP. You have been heated (atleast to compensate the cold votes):)

I have two similar contracts for more than 6 months and have nothing to complain.

Voted hot from me too

Good deal, thanks!

kalico

That's really cheap but FIVE cashbook claims! The business model is … That's really cheap but FIVE cashbook claims! The business model is clearly based on a high probability of people forgetting. Read lessRead more

​yeah your correct!

Doing it with my EE via them and i did forget on 6th month and they didnt pay but on 8th month and rest been fine.

cashback

Purchased, Thanks!

I got the 1gb and 1000 minutes offer last month for £7 and now this? really gutted:(

heat from me though

mk-donald

Have a 100% cashback contract from Carphone Warehouse's e2save brand on … Have a 100% cashback contract from Carphone Warehouse's e2save brand on their/Vodafone's TalkMobile - only reached first of half a dozen payouts but no problems whatsoever.Moral of any of these cashback mobile contracts should be that you are content you got a good enough deal on tariff & allowances even before the cashbacks, which are seldom 100.00% guaranteed whereas your contract commitment is. Then every remembered/successful cashback claim = worthwhile bonus to you.Read lessRead more

You are spot on, that exactly what I thought before taking this deal. To me unlimited minutes and 2gb 4G data for £15.30 p/m on a 12 months contract is good deal even without taking any other cashback in to consideration.

jun19

I don't understand how you said without cash back this is good deal, … I don't understand how you said without cash back this is good deal, there are number of good deals for £15 with better data, I am also looking for a deal unfortunately vodafona and EE both deals are expired now, just having a PAC code with me hope to get a another call from EE as I missed the first oneRead lessRead more

Such as? Please do share as I'm after unlimited minutes with at least 1 to 2gb data.

The deal without cash back is average, however your getting 2gb of 4g data which compares ok with other 4g networks, what makes this hot is the cashback element if you can be bothered, some people vote cold because its cashback but they generally pay out if you claim within the time limits.
Hot deal for me, good find.

Heat added...bargain price.

nnj10

looks good to me. wish there was option of higher data with less minutes.

I think there is one with 4gb data for £8.50 p/m

Heat added. Extras with O2 rewards are great.
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Got it for the missus - good find OP

w123kid

do u have tp activate this straight off? or does the contarct become … do u have tp activate this straight off? or does the contarct become active only once sim is instered - few months left on contractRead lessRead more

I think it'll be straightaway, unless someone else knows any different for definite.

Thanks ordered for my dad!

mess0804

For the redemption thing can be done online or do we have to send by post … For the redemption thing can be done online or do we have to send by post ?Read lessRead more

Both.
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Well done to the OP.

good to see the thread heat up as it deserves.

Ohdear, just move along spammer.

Grazz0r

can you still use o2 priority and the EU £1.99/day unlimited roaming … can you still use o2 priority and the EU £1.99/day unlimited roaming offer with this deal? thanks:)Read lessRead more

Definitely use O2 priority, I don't know what EU roaming is.