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Returns and Warranty
Contents

7 Day Returns - Pay Monthly
Upgrades - All Networks
Sim Free Handsets
Cancellation Fees
Faulty Handsets - 28 Day Replacements
Manufacturers Warranty
Network Contact Numbers
Manufacturer Contact Numbers
Authorised Service Centres
Distance Selling Regulations Act
 
 
7 Day Peace of mind Guarantee - Pay monthly contracts
Some Pay Monthly phones may be returned to us within 7 days of connection. This means that we must receive the handset back within 7 days from despatch. Day of despatch is counted as day 1. Please note that we are unable to cancel any contract if we receive the handset after 7 days from despatch i.e. the date on your invoice.

If you are experiencing a problem with your new mobile phone, please contact your network provider, handset manufacturer or our Customer Service Team, as very often this can be rectified without the need to return the product.

If you are unhappy in any way with your purchase then please e-mail us & we shall advise you on how return the handset safely back to us. You will be responsible for the cost of the return of the phone and any accessories or promotional extras sent to you.

We advise that you use Royal Mail special delivery for the return of all goods. All goods should be packaged in a secure parcel to avoid damage in transit.

Goods should be in their original unused condition, complete with all original items as below (as applicable):-any handset that has been wilfully damaged, scratched, neglected, modified or repaired shall be sent back to the customer at their expense.

- Handset in original undamaged box (including box inner's)
- Mobile phone manual and literature
- Mains charger, battery and manufacturers hands free kit
- CD-ROM software and data cable
- Leather case, personal hands free kit & in-car charger
- Any free gifts, incentives or vouchers included with the offer

A charge will be made for any goods that are returned back in an un-saleable or incomplete condition as follows (as applicable):-

Damaged handsets - full repair or replacement cost
Leather case £5.00
In-car charger £5.00
Personal Handsfree £5.00
Phone book manual £15.00
Manufacturer Handsfree £20.00
Battery £20.00
Main Charger £20.00
Data Cable £25.00
CD ROM £25.00
Bluetooth headset £30.00

 
 
Upgrades - All Networks
Be sure that it is an upgrade you require and you have chosen the correct handset before requesting an upgrade.

The networks do not operate a returns policy for customers who upgrade as it is the customers responsibility to choose the correct handset in the first place. Therefore we are unable to cancel upgrade requests with any network.
 
 
Sim Free Handsets
Sim free handsets are not covered by any 14 day return policy. You may only return your handset to us under the Distance Selling Act, unused and as new in it original packaging within 7 days of purchase. The day of despatch is counted as day 1.
 
 
Cancellation Fees
Sim Free Handsets

If you return a sim free handset to us with 7 days you will be charged a £10 + VAT (£11.75p) restocking fee. Sim free phones will not be accepted after 7 days and returned to the customer at the customers cost.

Cancellation charges are in place to part cover the cost of sim cards, postage, administration & restocking. Actual costs are not reflected in the cancellation charges and are much higher.
 
 
Faulty Handsets 28 Day replacement - All Networks & Sim Free
If your handset is found to be faulty within 28 days from connection you may return it to us for replacement. It is important that we receive the handset complete with it's original packaging and mains charger within 28 days of initial shipment. The day of despatch is counted as day 1. We regret that we cannot replace items outside this period (see section below).

When returning faulty handsets be sure to enclose you postage receipt so that we may refund your postage. Please use Royal Mail special delivery.

We regret that damaged handsets that have been used cannot be replaced and you must refer to your manufacturers warranty.
 
 
24 Month Manufacturer Warranty
All phones are covered by the 24 month manufacturer Warranty (except Motorola & LG who only offer 12 months). If you have a problem with your phone within this period you may take it to an authorised service centre or ring the manufacturer for service or repair without charge (please ensure to take your receipt as proof of purchase).

Many manufacturers operate a pick and repair service which is free of charge. Click here for a manufacturer list or here for a list of authorised service centres.
 
 
Useful Numbers
  from a landline from your handset
Orange Customer Services 0800 286 286 150
T-Mobile Customer Services 0845 412 5000 150
O2 customer services 08705 860 860 100
Vodafone 07836 191 191 191
Virgin 0845 6000 600 -
3 Customer Services 08707 330 333 333
 
 
Manufacturer Contact Numbers

Manufacturers may have different returns and repair policies. Some manufactures may pick up your faulty phone, repair it and return it to you. These manufacturers are outlined below. Some repairs may only be carried out by an authorised service centre.

  from a landline Pick up & Repair
Motorola 0870 9010 555 Yes
Nokia 08450 545 454 No
Panasonic 08705 159 159 Yes
Philips 08709 009 070 Yes
Samsung 0870 726 7864 Yes
Sharp 01603 269 950 -
BenQ Siemens 08705 33 44 11 Yes
Sony Ericsson 08705 237 237 No
 
 
Authorised Service Centres

We have compiled a short list of Authorised service centres who can quickly repair your phone. Return postage from the service centre is free of charge.

  from a landline Ericsson Nokia Motorola Siemens Sony Samsung
MPRC 08712 313 233 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Intec-Cellular 0870 242 242 0 Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

To find your nearest service centre contact your phone manufacturer
 
 
Distance Selling Regulation Act 2000 - Referred to by us as DSR

DSR** Sim free/offline handsets may only be returned if they are received back to us within 7 days from receipt to you & they have not been used in any aspect, whether that be by way of voice calls/MMS or text messages. Handsets received after this date or those that have been used shall be returned at your own expense. Where a refund is sought we reserve the right to charge the initial cost of delivery. We will not charge for the initial costs of delivery where the product supplied was not of satisfactory quality.