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Re: Curve 8520 marks Blackberry’s consumer assault on feature phones

appnoodle — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:45:16 -0000

For £25/mo I reckon you should get at least two out of three 3G/wifi/GPS even on a 'feature' phone. Personally, I'd go for GPS and 3G if forced to choose but that's just me.

Re: Curve 8520 marks Blackberry’s consumer assault on feature phones

rjlawson — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:12:19 -0000

They should have put GPS on there, probably more use than Wifi for a 'normob'?

Re: HulloMail is my new voicemail provider

smstextnews — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:26:24 -0000

Oh dear... I'm very much enjoying HulloMail too!

Re: HulloMail is my new voicemail provider

rjlawson — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:41:23 -0000

HulloMail saving my arse today - 3 Network not working, but at least I know I'm missing calls from people & able to listen to voicemails.

Re: New Nokia N97 firmware lands tomorrow

kinchyuk — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:51:25 -0000

Thanks Ric, have updated the article with your link.

Re: New Nokia N97 firmware lands tomorrow

rjlawson — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:58:07 -0000

http://www.serie-n.it/?p=2243 for the changelog.

Re: N97: Unboxing

bensmith — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:59:36 -0000

Nope it's in brand-new A1 condition. Defect-free...

Re: N97: Unboxing

rjlawson — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 05:12:45 -0000

Looks like there's a black mark on the screen already!

Re: How to identify the MIR team at Mobile World Congress

smstextnews — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:08:27 -0000

You too can be dressed like a mobile geek going to one of the world's biggest mobile conferences, Ric!

Re: How to identify the MIR team at Mobile World Congress

rjlawson — Wed, 21 Jan 2009 07:45:52 -0000

Nice, are they available to buy? ;-)

Re: Were you one of the 300,000 disconnected T-Mobile UK customers?

bernard — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:33:17 -0000

sounds like HLR..but a whole HLR. did they not have these subscriber records in another HLR?

Re: Were you one of the 300,000 disconnected T-Mobile UK customers?

rjlawson — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:58:21 -0000

HLR problems?

Re: N95 8GB: Phone start-up failed. Contact the retailer.

simonmaddox — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:17:18 -0000

And if that doesn't work, take it into one of those dodgy unlock shops and get the firmware properly flashed. Worked fine for me when my N95 refused to boot, and only took 20 minutes!

Re: N95 8GB: Phone start-up failed. Contact the retailer.

rjlawson — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:19:26 -0000

Hold *, 3 & Green Handset buttons whole turning on. It will completely wipe the phone, but should get it working again.

Re: Completely, totally FAILED by Google Maps and Blackberry in Paris

smstextnews — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:12:10 -0000

Yeah.. did that the last time. I was having a perverse
lets-try-and-use-my-mobile moment...

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Re: Completely, totally FAILED by Google Maps and Blackberry in Paris

rjlawson — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 06:09:18 -0000

All you had to do was take the RER B south towards Orly, two stops = St-Michel Notre-Dame. €1.50 each.

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

swing — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 05:11:53 -0000

Possibly some nice inconsistencies over the rail network then; First Capital Connect's parking ("This technology is powered by Verrus") states "Please note first time users must register by phone before they can use the pay by text service."

Once signed up, you send <LOCATION> <DURATION> and the 3 digit security number from your credit card to pay. No ability to change car details either.

Also, they charge 30p extra per transaction (despite increasing the parking charges when they originally bought in the service), and charge 10p per text for reminders, confirmation of parking, and receipts.

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

smstextnews — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 17:00:24 -0000

Gotcha

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

rjlawson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:52:10 -0000

They send you text explaining the syntax ie: "Send LOCATION DURATION eg 7002 3. Add VRN to change car eg 7002 1 ABC123. To extend send DURATION only. Details at verrus.com". If you haven't already registered, I think you can do it via text - it certainly lets you change your card if it expires (or they decide to stop taking Amex, like they did earlier in the year).

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

smstextnews — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:21:21 -0000

What happens when you text 'help'? Does someone call?

Re: 3 Branded USB modem router now on sale!

smstextnews — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 16:20:14 -0000

Or to make a red button donation/vote

Re: 3 Branded USB modem router now on sale!

rjlawson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:02:33 -0000

I wonder how long the battery will last...?

Re: 3 Branded USB modem router now on sale!

rjlawson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 15:01:23 -0000

Sky updates come via the satellite, not over the phone line. The only reason to hook it up is for Sky Box Office or if you have multiroom.

Re: Paying for parking with Verrus ain’t that easy

rjlawson — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:45:53 -0000

I use this for parking in Lincoln, just text HELP to 07950 080201. No messing around with IVRs or paying 0870 numbers.

Re: 3 Branded USB modem router now on sale!

DavidCarrington — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:47:48 -0000

I spoke to "Anurag" through the website and was flat out told that it wasn't possible for existing mobile broadband customers.

I then found where you saw that offer, so I spoke again on the website, this time to "Vivian". Here's what she said:

[Vivian] I just checked it out and the line is a bit confusing , I mean when it says "Get 50% off Wireless Router, when you have a Mobile Broadband contract". it means that " when you take a new modem you are now a customer with 3 and that you can get the router at a discounted price"

I countered that the heading clearly states that the offers are for existing 3 customers and that the bullet point equally clearly states that the offer includes Mobile Broadband customers.

She gave up at this stage and said there was nothing she could do, and to call their direct sales team on 0800 358 9571.

I've finished my lunch break now, I'll give it a shot when I find a chance.