hi there,
anyone know if having an iva prevents taking out a mobile phone contract. Need a better model of phone for business reasons, one with email facility but cant afford the cost for pay as u go, so was wondering if it would be worth trying for a contract on a mid range phone and tariff.
Thanks
Hi lots of us have mobile contracts. I would think most entered the IVA with them, however, you could try t-mobile for a modest contract. I managed to get my daughter one as she was only 17 at the time and she pays me each month. Others posters may suggest alternative networks to try. Hope you get a phone
IVA final payment left the bank on the 26th January 2013...looking forward to a debt free future.
If you're already in a contract then there is no problem in updating. I believe, as Lesley says, TMobile are IVA friendly. A lot of the others aren't if you are trying to take out a new contract.
That was a good deal Gillib.
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The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
i got 2 sim only cards from virgin no problem in the last 2 months.i am a customer so that helps and i could have had any of there free phone deals if i had not wanted to keep our own phones.my wife had tried to get a contract with orange and they said no.she not in iva now as she did a f@f 2 years ago but obviously its still shows up for 6 years.try buying a second hand blackberry curve which are fairly cheap and you can do e-mail on that,i did.getting a sim only deal should not be too much i pay £5 for 100mins 3000 texts and 3000 to any other virgin mobile,which is easily enough for me.
cc received 6th January 2014 now upwards and onwards
I have a contract with O2 which hubby uses and daughter had to take out a contract with 3 for me which I obviously pay for as they turned me down.
I like my up to date phones I'm afraid, plus I get totally unlimited internet access which is great for when I'm at work so I can post from my phone.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
OP doesn't actually say that he/she is needed 24/7 just that they need the phone for business purposes.
Sharing from experiences of dealing with debt
The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.
Bob Marley. http://kallis3.blogs.iva.co.uk
i have put forward a iva proposal if it is succesfull i wonder what vodafone attitude will be when it comes time to renew my contract with them??
"Since it cost a lot to win
and even more to lose
You and me bound to spend some time
wondring what to choose
Wait until your deal come round
Don't you let that deal go down"
Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia 1971
Hi emptyspaces - we are normally fine renewing contracts, upgrading etc. It's only taking out contracts with a new provider that can be a problem.
Jan - I don't know anyone with a work phone who isn't expected to be permanently on call. I got b*****king for not picking up at 7am on a Sunday morning (I was sleeping!!) and my sister's husband was still getting emails up a mountain in Tanzania on their honeymoon LOL. Whoever thought a mobile office was good idea should be shot!
I am on voda and went through my upgrade successfully whilst in my IVA, so they don't seem to mind (or check). However they did refuse me a second phone, whilst T-Mob have authorised me for "multiple handsets".
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
that all sounds good thanks i do not give a toss what phone i have i just wd prefer to stay with voda as a lot of friends and fam use them and we all use some scheem they have that means we get cheaper calls to each other
"Since it cost a lot to win
and even more to lose
You and me bound to spend some time
wondring what to choose
Wait until your deal come round
Don't you let that deal go down"
Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia 1971
I applied to t-Mobile from scratch. Can't really comment on coverage as the "handset" I was going for is a mobile hot wi-fi which we only use locally. Customer service seems responsive and friendly. I only had to speak to them once as they sent two gizmos, but it was sorted painlessly.
My opinions are merely that .. opinions based on experience. Always seek professional advice.
IVA Completed 23rd July 2013 .... C.C. 10th January 2014
