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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/utility/FeedStylesheets/rss.xsl" media="screen"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"><channel><title>The expert view - mobile phones</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/the-expert-view-mobile-phones-135.aspx</link><description /><dc:language>en</dc:language><generator>CommunityServer 2.1 (Debug Build: 0.5)</generator><item><title>O2 loses iPhone exclusive</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/o2-loses-iphone-exclusive-38616.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:39:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:164465</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>7</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/o2-loses-iphone-exclusive-38616.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=164465</wfw:commentRss><description> It&amp;#39;s finally happened. O2 has lost its exclusive with iPhone, sparking hopes of a price war that can only benefit gadget-mad consumers...  Click here to read this article  What do you think? Is this good, bad or indifferent news? Will it mean a new price war that will benefit consumers? Will you be more (or less) likely to choose an iPhone in the future? Is it simply a case of &amp;#39;about time too&amp;#39;? Click reply to have your say... </description></item><item><title>Finding the best mobile deal</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/finding-the-best-mobile-deal-38219.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:46:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:162880</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>4</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/finding-the-best-mobile-deal-38219.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=162880</wfw:commentRss><description> As Orange and T-Mobile thrash out a merger, Felicity King-Evans takes a look at the leading lights of the mobile phone market. Whether it&amp;rsquo;s minutes, texts or just a sharp-looking handset you want, this article has you covered&amp;hellip;  Click here to read more </description></item><item><title>Is the new iPhone 3GS worth the hassle?</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/is-the-new-iphone-3gs-worth-the-hassle-36113.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:17:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:154324</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>3</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/is-the-new-iphone-3gs-worth-the-hassle-36113.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=154324</wfw:commentRss><description> The new iPhone 3GS has arrived, but Apple fans keen to upgrade are raging about the high cost of moving across. So is the new handset worth the fuss or are there better alternatives out there? Mobile phone expert James Parker explores your options...  Click here to read this article </description></item><item><title>Should you buy the latest iPhone?</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/should-you-buy-the-latest-iphone-22946.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:56:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:99931</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/should-you-buy-the-latest-iphone-22946.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=99931</wfw:commentRss><description> The new iPhone has arrived but after the original left some buyers distinctly dissatisfied, is the new model really worthy of all the hype? Rob Barnes, head of broadband and mobile phones, examines what the iPhone 3G has to offer &amp;ndash; and what it doesn&amp;rsquo;t&amp;hellip;  Click here to read more...  Have you got your hands on the new iPhone? What&amp;#39;s it like? Is it living up to it&amp;#39;s hype or are you disappointed? Perhaps you think there&amp;#39;s already a better phone on the market. Click reply to have your say...  Compare mobile phone handsets and tariffs </description></item><item><title>How to choose the best mobile deal</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/how-to-choose-the-best-mobile-deal-35699.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:04:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:152805</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/how-to-choose-the-best-mobile-deal-35699.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=152805</wfw:commentRss><description> Baffled by the choice of mobile phone handsets and tariffs? Mobile phone expert James Parker takes a look at what&amp;rsquo;s out there whether you&amp;rsquo;re a talker, a texter, or you want one of the hottest new handsets help you identify the most suitable deal&amp;hellip;  Click here to read this article </description></item><item><title>re-using SIM cards</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/reusing-sim-cards-35420.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 08:08:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:151826</guid><dc:creator>Twee</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/reusing-sim-cards-35420.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=151826</wfw:commentRss><description> Can my company force me to hand over my company provided SIM card for another user to use - after I leave the company ?  I thought that SIM cards were unique and were destroyed after use ??  What concerns me is the confidential data held on the SIM plus what happens if someone tries to contact me on it - after a new user starts using it ? </description></item><item><title>Terminate the Rate - take a stand against high call costs</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/terminate-the-rate-take-a-stand-against-high-call-35214.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 12:58:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:150982</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/terminate-the-rate-take-a-stand-against-high-call-35214.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=150982</wfw:commentRss><description>Consumers have been paying too much for mobile phone calls for too long. Now is the time to take a stand and put pressure on providers to slash the amount they charge us.  Moneysupermarket.com is launching a new campaign, along with BT, mobile phone provider 3 and other partners to encourage people to sign the new &amp;#39;Terminate the Rate Petition&amp;#39;.   Click here to read more...  Add your voice to the campaign to pressure Ofcom into reducing Mobile Temination Rates (MTR) so we can all get a better, fairer deal, cheaper calls and stop being penalised for cross network calling. Click reply to have your say. </description></item><item><title>Don't be stung by mobile charges this summer </title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/dont-be-stung-by-mobile-charges-this-summer-35057.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 12:42:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:150297</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/dont-be-stung-by-mobile-charges-this-summer-35057.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=150297</wfw:commentRss><description> The cost of using your mobile abroad is set to fall further but you could still be hit with huge bills if you&amp;rsquo;re not careful. Our mobile phones expert, James Parker, looks at how prices compare and shows you the best options for taking your mobile abroad&amp;hellip;  Click here to read this article </description></item><item><title>How to get more for your calls</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/how-to-get-more-for-your-calls-29066.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:08:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:129201</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/how-to-get-more-for-your-calls-29066.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=129201</wfw:commentRss><description> Mobile phones are expected to be the hottest gadgets of Christmas 2008 and now several retailers are making their deals even more tempting by offering a host of freebies with their contracts including TVs and games consoles. However, these deals may not always offer the value they appear to on the surface. Mobile phones expert James Parker takes a look...  Click here to read more </description></item><item><title>Mobile charges on the up</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/mobile-charges-on-the-up-24178.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:14:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:103908</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/mobile-charges-on-the-up-24178.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=103908</wfw:commentRss><description> Mobile bills are the latest thing to be hit as consumers battle with rising prices. Vodafone will increase its prices on September 1, while both T-Mobile and O2 have already hiked call charges. Rob Barnes takes a look at the effects these changes will have on your bills...  Click here to read more...   </description></item><item><title>Cheaper calls when you're abroad</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/cheaper-calls-when-youre-abroad-22446.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2008 10:17:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:98020</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/cheaper-calls-when-youre-abroad-22446.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=98020</wfw:commentRss><description> If you travel regularly, the cost of making and receiving calls from home can quickly add up &amp;ndash; especially if you&amp;rsquo;re on the wrong network or the wrong tariff. Yet there are ways to call home for less no matter where you&amp;rsquo;re travelling to. Rob Barnes suggests some of the ways you can save money...  Click here to read this article  If you&amp;#39;ve got any helpful advice on the best ways to minimise mobile costs when you&amp;#39;re abroad, click reply to let us know. Or maybe you&amp;#39;ve been caught out by overseas&amp;#39; charges and can warn others what not to do...  Compare international roaming charges from networks and SIM cards  Check out our mobile phones section to compare handsets and tariff costs </description></item><item><title>Vodafone 3g coverage map</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/vodafone-3g-coverage-map-22358.aspx</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jun 2008 06:13:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:97651</guid><dc:creator>Twee</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/vodafone-3g-coverage-map-22358.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=97651</wfw:commentRss><description> Has anyone using 3g actually proved the accuracy of these maps ?  It seems to me that they are way to accurate - ie) the red blocks appear to go "round my house" (my neighbour is in the red - whereas I am limited to blue (std service)) - surely, they cannot be this dependant on individual buildings ?  http://maps.vodafone.co.uk/coverageviewer/web/default.aspx </description></item><item><title>Should you spend your money on the iPhone</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/should-you-spend-your-money-on-the-iphone-21154.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:54:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:92176</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>1</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/should-you-spend-your-money-on-the-iphone-21154.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=92176</wfw:commentRss><description> Apple has slashed the cost of its iPhone by &amp;pound;100 in a bid to attract new customers. However, just how good is this deal and are there any alternatives? Rob Barnes, head of broadband and mobile phones takes a look...  Click here to read this article.  Have you got an iPhone, is it worth the money? Or do you think it&amp;rsquo;s just mostly hype? Click reply to have your say...  Compare tariffs and handsets from UK mobile phone providers.  </description></item><item><title>Why it's easier than ever to switch your mobile</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/why-its-easier-than-ever-to-switch-your-mobile-20199.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:02:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:88070</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/why-its-easier-than-ever-to-switch-your-mobile-20199.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=88070</wfw:commentRss><description> Those long waits to have your phone number transferred from one network to another have come to an end &amp;ndash; with Ofcom regulations closing the maximum porting time from five days to two days. So now there&amp;rsquo;s no excuse not to pick up a better deal. Rob Barnes explains the changes and highlights some of the best deals for light, medium and heavy talkers and texters.  Click here to read this article.  What is your top tip for switching mobile providers? Do you have a good or bad switching experience you&amp;#39;d like to share? Click reply to have your say. </description></item><item><title>working abroad keeping in touch from Cyprus</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/working-abroad-keeping-in-touch-from-cyprus-20144.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Apr 2008 21:02:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:87817</guid><dc:creator>sisko</dc:creator><slash:comments>3</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/working-abroad-keeping-in-touch-from-cyprus-20144.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=87817</wfw:commentRss><description> Hi  My daughter is going to Cyprus for six months work does anyone have a cheap option with phones so that we can communicate with her any help would be nice     many thanks  sisko  </description></item><item><title>Mobile cashbacks - time to act</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/mobile-cashbacks-time-to-act-14915.aspx</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2007 15:13:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:65993</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>3</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/mobile-cashbacks-time-to-act-14915.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=65993</wfw:commentRss><description>How effective is the telecoms watchdog Ofcom at safeguarding consumers&amp;rsquo; interests? Nic Cicutti, Moneysupermarket.com Editor delves deeper into the world of mobile phone cashbacks...   To read this article, click here.   To read Nic&amp;#39;s previous article on cashbacks, click here.</description></item><item><title>Pick up a free Nintendo DS or a free HDTV</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/pick-up-a-free-nintendo-ds-or-a-free-hdtv-18203.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Feb 2008 11:24:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:79309</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/pick-up-a-free-nintendo-ds-or-a-free-hdtv-18203.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=79309</wfw:commentRss><description>British consumers paying &amp;pound;8billion a year more on mobile phone bills than they need to because they are on the wrong tariff. Rob Barnes, Head of Brodband and Mobile identifies some great deals which could save you money each month and also provide you with a great free gift...  Click here to read more.  Hit the &amp;#39;Reply&amp;#39; button to have your say. </description></item><item><title>Don’t talk (or text) yourself out of cash</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/dont-talk-or-text-yourself-out-of-cash-16453.aspx</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jan 2008 10:20:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:71936</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>0</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/dont-talk-or-text-yourself-out-of-cash-16453.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=71936</wfw:commentRss><description> It&amp;rsquo;s easy to get carried away while you&amp;rsquo;re chatting on the phone to a friend or family member, just like it&amp;rsquo;s easy to forget how quickly those text messages add-up. Rob Barnes, Head of Broadband and Mobile Phones offers some tips on how to stop that needless waste of money...  Click here to read this article. </description></item><item><title>Quicker mobile switching</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/quicker-mobile-switching-15320.aspx</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2007 15:12:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:67729</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/quicker-mobile-switching-15320.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=67729</wfw:commentRss><description>A telecoms watchdog says mobile users must be able to re-use their existing numbers within two hours.   Ofcom has set a September 2009 deadline for networks to achieve the faster maximum transfer time from one network to another. Nic Cicutti rings the changes... click here to read this article</description></item><item><title>Do cashback deals ring true?</title><link>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/do-cashback-deals-ring-true-14815.aspx</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:16:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="false">d60303e3-0d44-49ad-b329-9875dfa2f932:65609</guid><dc:creator>Community</dc:creator><slash:comments>2</slash:comments><comments>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/t/do-cashback-deals-ring-true-14815.aspx</comments><wfw:commentRss>http://www.moneysupermarket.com/community/forums/commentrss.aspx?SectionID=135&amp;PostID=65609</wfw:commentRss><description>As mobile phone retailers offering cashback deals go bust, Moneysupermarket.com Editor Nic Cicutti asks whether they provide us with a great value deal or simply a great big headache...   To read this article, click here.</description></item></channel></rss>