Martin Lewis has urged anyone with a mobile phone to send one text urgently. The BBC Sounds podcast host returned to his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show on Tuesday night (January 14) where he shared how you can slash your mobile phone bill now by sending one text.
MrLewis explained how 14 million people are out of contract on their mobile phone bill, but you can check if you can switch now by sending INFO to 85075. The 52-year-old said : “You text ‘INFO’ for free to 85075 to check. If you’re on Three, or ID Mobile, or SMARTY, you will need to confirm this by entering your date of birth once they’ve messaged you.”
The Money Saving Expert founder went on and added: “Those of you still in contract, you can’t switch at the moment, you’d have to pay a termination fee. Those of you who aren’t, well you’re a free agent – you can go and get the cheapest deals and you can cut your cost.“
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If you don’t need much data and want to go with a firm with a decent customer service rating, you can get this Lebara Sim (uses Vodafone’s network). It comes with 3GB/month of data, 300 minutes and unlimited texts, Mr Lewis said.
The founder of MSE went on and explained the deal costs £1.15 a month for the first six months, then £4.40 permonth after. Over 12 months, it’s equivalent to £2.78/month, but it’s a one-month rolling contract, so you can cancel at any time.
And a 5GB per month Lebara Sim deal with uses Vodafone’s network can be found at £1.20 a month for the first six months, then £4.90 a month thereafter. Over 12 months, it’s equivalent to £3.05 per month, Mr Lewis says, but it’s a one-month rolling contract, so you can cancel at any time.