quickcluck Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well Oh Wise Ones........... is it worth it or not? Who do you insure yours with? Am in a complete quandry........ I had to take out insurance when I got a new phone, and have cancelled the policy due to their bad reviews, however they are pretty much insisting that I still pay a small amount to cover any potential unauthorised usage incase of theft.... I am not sure about it really. would I be better cancelling completely and going elsewhere, or not doing it at all? Heeellllllpppppppp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Is it not covered on your household policy? I remember several times being given free months of mobile insurance,then having to phone & cancel,& them being VERY insistent. Just be firm,stand your ground & say no! You never,never ever HAVE to take out insurance on a phone - they are in it for the money... remember that when you call them back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Thanks Sarah, I hadn't thought of that, will take a look at the policy if I can find it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 my phone is covered on my household insurance for damage or theft What is not covered however is unauthorised use, I used to have insurance against this but was burgled and the phone taken, the insurance company wriggled out of paying for the calls made before the phone was blocked so I lost faith in the whole thing then!! I also have a couple of friends who had their phones used and couldnt claim for one reason or another My advice is get it covered on the house insurance for goods away from home and accidental damage and then keep it safe at all times and if it should disappear block it immediately and pray that whoever pinched it/found it doesnt have relatives in some far flung country!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Not covered on house insurance!!! Having a nightmare as they haven't completly ported my number over, so I can call out on 2 phones but only recieve on my old one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Had to insure my phone.. iPhone4, apparently unable to break the screen. It was in the bottom of my bag, and now the screen is cracked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Who did you go with Mollie? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mollie333 Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 One with the actual network (T-Mobile).. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MummyHen Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 I get cover with my bank (Natwest) - well I pay £19 per month for a whole host of things one of them is mobile phone cover - may be worth asking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 When i was looking into getting an iphone i discovered my bank (LloydsTSB) does insure mobiles if you at least take their silver account (and pay extra for, i think at the mo it's £3 a month for the first two full months then up to £7.95.) which as mentioned above also comes with other things like travel insurance, AA etc. One thing to be aware of though is it does't kick in until 3 months of your upgrade so you'd need to check any small print. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Well i've looked into my bank account and it does appear to do the best deal, so think that they are the winners Will ditch the other lot in the morning! No point in rushing as they dont appear to be able to sort my number out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Once had asimilar argument with Vodafone when they decided that I needed insurance without asking me - it is covered on my house insurance, and is such a basic, rubbish phone that "Ooops, word censored!"ody would want to nick it anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 My brother got an iphone 4 last month (tesco) and has only just been able to change over his number as it took a whole month for Orange to send his PAC code. Cheeky. Hope you go ok with your insurance cancellation. x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted November 8, 2010 Author Share Posted November 8, 2010 Thanks At least i'm halfway there, just need people to be able to call me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoopsie Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Had a policy with the Carphone Warehouse - my advice is DON'T!!!!! Total rip off and when I did make a claim they weaseled out, Also when you cancel your existing policy check your account or a while - they kept taking money from me for several months which I never got back - over £100. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 Make sure you make a note of your phone's IMEI (International Mobile Equipment Identity), so if it does get stolen it can be quickly blocked. To find your phone's IMEI, type * # 0 6 # on your mobile's keypad. Also register your phone with immobilise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 8, 2010 Share Posted November 8, 2010 That's useful, Fred. Orange were offering it for £15/month when I got my iPhone ... they do guarantee (they say) to get a new phone to you within 24 hours, but I checked and mine is covered under the household insurance. I decided to buy a case and be careful with it - I know a couple of people who have dropped their iPhones and cracked the screen, but I reckoned at £50 to replace it, that was cheaper than paying insurance for a year. All insurance is a gamble; I generally prefer to take the risk myself with this sort of thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
