[mugrb]

I can add air time to my cell through the cellphone (Cellular Phone - hence cellphone) by punching in the codes directly. Far more handier than going online to add airtime or calling some 800 number and talking to someone that doesn't speak an ounce of decent english.

[Running Water]

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Originally Posted by mugrb

I can add air time to my cell through the cellphone (Cellular Phone - hence cellphone) by punching in the codes directly. Far more handier than going online to add airtime or calling some 800 number and talking to someone that doesn't speak an ounce of decent english.

Right... and? That's a very old way of doing things.

We can input codes (old), use a swipe card at the shop, use a cash machine, credit/debit card or online.

I don't get your point?

[r_mitchell85]

god, I'd love to see your idea of someone who doesn't speak a word of decent english!

If you really want to top-up by typing in a code ( I don't see why you would ) you can get a reciept like voucher with a very long code that you have to punch in.

I know you can get these from asda. Not too sure where else do this tho...

[mugrb]

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Originally Posted by Running Water

I don't get your point?

The point is my new Nokia 2126 is far more easier to add airtime, duh. I don't have to go online or call.

The old Nokia 5125 I had to either go online or call an 800 number to add airtime.

THAT IS MY POINT

[mugrb]

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Originally Posted by r_mitchell85

god, I'd love to see your idea of someone who doesn't speak a word of decent English!

I DON'T SPEAK A DECENT WORD OF ENGLISH?? IT LOOKS DAM GOOD TO ME.

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Originally Posted by r_mitchell85

If you really want to top-up by typing in a code ( I don't see why you would ) you can get a receipt like voucher with a very long code that you have to punch in.

DAH!

That is the obvious way to load a pre-pay cellphone. Either when the units run low or when the service date is about to expire, one must add more airtime to their cellphone. There is the 60 minute, 90 minute and 120 minute airtime card with up to 90 days of service. Then there is a one year service card with 120 minutes of airtime.

[prking]

How much does that cost?

In the UK our air-time credit (top-up) is in the form of money. For example, you could add £5 to your account. Calls are then charged per minute, per text , per picture message, per Kb of data.

The top-up doesn't expire and there is also no service element, we don't pay for incoming calls either.

Although, you can top up by entering a code on your handset. Many people, top-up using a swipe card, which can be used in tens of thousands of shops. You just hand your card over with cash and the top-up is applied in a few minutes. Other people, register their debit or credit card and can top-up by entering the card details.

The networks also sell bolt-ons which are bundles of minutes/texts/data at a reduced rate. For example, O2 sell a months data for £7-50.

From what I've seen, we pay less for our calls than pre-pay customers in the US and much much less for data. The phones also have more features.

[Running Water]

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Originally Posted by mugrb

The point is my new Nokia 2126 is far more easier to add airtime, duh. I don't have to go online or call.

The old Nokia 5125 I had to either go online or call an 800 number to add airtime.

THAT IS MY POINT

You didn't mention any kind of phone in your opening post. You don't need to shout, either.

I used codes back in the 90s. Wow, do I get some kind of medal?

[r_mitchell85]

why does it make any difference what handset you have? it's got nothing to do with topping up.


It seems clear that there are plenty of ways to top-up your phone, and if your too lazy for this; you can get a SIM only package from £15, and the money is taken by direct debit.

I don't really see what the big deal is?

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Originally Posted by mugrb

The point is my new Nokia 2126 is far more easier to add airtime, duh. I don't have to go online or call.

The old Nokia 5125 I had to either go online or call an 800 number to add airtime.

THAT IS MY POINT

[Running Water]

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Originally Posted by r_mitchell85

why does it make any difference what handset you have? it's got nothing to do with topping up.


It seems clear that there are plenty of ways to top-up your phone, and if your too lazy for this; you can get a SIM only package from £15, and the money is taken by direct debit.

I don't really see what the big deal is?

I think it's an individual who's only ever had two phones who thinks they know everything about them and that voucher codes are the cutting edge of technology

[prking]

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Originally Posted by r_mitchell85

why does it make any difference what handset you have? it's got nothing to do with topping up.


It seems clear that there are plenty of ways to top-up your phone, and if your too lazy for this; you can get a SIM only package from £15, and the money is taken by direct debit.

I don't really see what the big deal is?

The OP is in America, where how you top-up does vary by phone. They are quite far behind, in terms of mobile technology.

[coopermanyorks]

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Originally Posted by prking

The OP is in America, where how you top-up does vary by phone. They are quite far behind, in terms of mobile technology.

Have we slipped into ds.com or as he slipped into ds.co.uk

[prking]

You should try Yahoo answers, Americans are always coming onto the UK and Ireland site and giving answers that make absolutely no sense. (My favourite is that you shouldn't go with T-Mobile but should use Verizon). Some Americans don't seem to realise that the world is different outside the US. And often better.

[r_mitchell85]

I knew they we're a bit behind, but I didn't think they'd still be using the old fashioned top up codes, and thinking thats cutting edge!