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Osem 18-02-2014 15:43

MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Wanted to buy Mrs Osem one of these but it appears that Virgin will only supply micro SIMs in the form of a nano SIM+adaptor and Motorola state that SIM adaptors should not to be used in the MotoG. :confused:

Surely in the event of any related problems Motorola would cite the use of an adaptor as a reason to void the warranty.

https://motorola-global-portal.custh...50/action/auth

jarrodstrachan 18-02-2014 18:00

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Virgin can supply combi sims (standard sim with micro enclosed) who told you about the nanosim + adapter?

Osem 18-02-2014 19:32

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by jarrodstrachan (Post 35673647)
Virgin can supply combi sims (standard sim with micro enclosed) who told you about the nanosim + adapter?

See post 7 by a member of the Virgin team:

http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/...w/td-p/2154534

jarrodstrachan 18-02-2014 19:49

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
I work in a carphone warehouse and we stock Virgin microsims so not sure what they're on about

Osem 18-02-2014 22:22

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Interesting. I wonder if anyone from Virgin would like to explain because I'm as confused as you are. :shrug:

Craigyh74 05-03-2014 13:52

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
I have a Moto G with Virgin. The manual does state adapters shouldn't be used but VM said they only do nano sims with adapters now. Anyway my Moto G works fine with the Nano+adapter so you shouldn't have any worries

Osem 05-03-2014 16:32

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
TVM. It's not an issue now as I bought her a dual sim Note II clone which she's delighted with.

gus0898uk 10-04-2014 01:20

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
I am not a big lover of mobiles but I now realise that I have to buy a smartphone, so for me the Moto G looks good.
I am currently on VM sim only £5pm and would upgrade to either £10 or £15pm sim only with the Moto G.

The 16gb phone is £139 on Virgin Media, is there any chance of a discount given that I pay VM about £65 per month for TV, Landline Phone and Broadband, and Voda/Tesco/O2 sell the 8Gb for £100?
TIA

Craigyh74 10-04-2014 13:17

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
I'd doubt it very much Gus, but theres no harm in trying. Would it be worth taking it out on contract???

BenMcr 10-04-2014 13:47

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Craigyh74 (Post 35678017)
I have a Moto G with Virgin. The manual does state adapters shouldn't be used but VM said they only do nano sims with adapters now. Anyway my Moto G works fine with the Nano+adapter so you shouldn't have any worries

Just as an update to this - Virgin Media now do the push out SIMs rather than ones with the adapters.

gus0898uk 10-04-2014 18:44

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
I just tried my luck, Craig you were right. 555555555
I spoke to a UK lady who transferred me to sales which sounded like it was based on the sub continent.
All mobile phone prices were as per web page, no deals, maybe a contract is the way to go, it is a good deal but I just don't like being tied down for 24 months, although I have been on this £5pm with VM for 3 or 4 years. 555.
I explained that if I bought a Moto G for £99 from O2 or Tesco then I may go on to one their plans , but VM were not too bothered.

bonzoe 11-04-2014 21:13

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Virgin Mobile have been selling Moto G 16GB today for £99.99 inc £10 airtime, this is on PAYG. I've bought one , delivery confirmed for tomorrow via Yodel.

Found deal on Hotukdeals

gus0898uk 12-04-2014 09:16

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
bonzoe, what a hero you are. :)
I have just ordered the Moto G for £99.99, spoke to an Indian lady who was very good, no probs sorting anything out.
I rang the 0800 952 2040 Press 1 number.
Amazing that when I asked a couple of days about a deal on this phone ago nobody could help.

bonzoe 12-04-2014 19:53

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
Deal now withdrawn due to "pricing error". I was fortunate, mine has been delivered and is unlocked on delivery.

gus0898uk 14-04-2014 00:34

Re: MotoG on Virgin issue
 
I had an e-mail today saying the phone will be delivered Monday, so here's hoping.
With the £40 I have saved I have bought a coat from M&S that would normally retail at £117, so a good deal thanks to my NTHell friends.

I guess VM management said, "Why are these Moto Gs going like Hot Cakes?" :)


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