Posts Tagged ‘Phone Mobile’
Mobile Phone Cases
Mobile phone cases allow the user to protect their device and personalize its appearance. If a user is looking for a quick makeover, these cases present them with the opportunity to choose from a wide array of colours, shapes and patterns. In addition, they can prevent unsightly scratches and dents.
Manufacturers are introducing new product s and models every day, which makes it easy to find a case that fits your needs. Protecting your device is important because it would cost you hundreds of pounds to repair or replace it. One of the best options available for the ultimate in protection is phone insurance.
Mobile phone owners have the ability to make a small investment into mobile insurance that starts from £2.49 per month. In the event that a claim needs to be submitted, an owner would simply have to remit the nominal excess fee in order to a replacement or much-needed repair!
Fraudulent Phone Calls
Mobile phone theft is on the rise, which is creating several problems for the device owner. For instance, a person can lose their contact list, electronic calendar, and can even face a high phone bill due to fraudulent calls. These factors alone can amount to countless hours of stress and aggravation. In addition, hundreds of pounds are needed to purchase a new mobile phone and pay for the fraudulent phone calls.
One of the ways that mobile phone users can protect themselves from this frustration is to purchase mobile insurance. The purpose of this insurance is to provide protection against a variety of events that can cause damage or loss to a mobile device. This damage includes the accidental and liquid damage, which are the most common forms of damage. When you compare the overall cost of the insurance and the nominal excess fee to the full retain value of a phone, mobile insurance is always the cheaper alternative. Get yours today for as little as £2.49 per month!
Mobile Insurance – Phone theft?
Mobile Phone theft - you know it exists - you know it happens - you've probably even heard numerous stories about people having their phones stolen in different situations...
You just REALLY hope it doesn't happen to you!
The trouble is 'hope' is not going to make it not happen.
There are some diligent steps you should take to help avoid having your phone stolen, but in addition to avoiding it, just in case the worst happens, make sure you have a cost-effective full-cover mobile insurance policy.
So what can you do to help avoid suffering from phone theft ?
To be honest, most of these are pretty obvious if you think about it (some are not so obvious) but just because they are obvious, dont stop yourself from doing them.
Also, we have to be realistic: Being overly cautious all your life is going to be pretty boring. Just take sensible care and enjoy your phone!
1. Choose a secure-ish pocket to always keep your phone in. The front right trouser pocket is a good option because this usually means the phone is slightly tight against your leg so you would feel anyone trying to pickpocket you. If you get into the habit of doing this, it also has the added benefit of this;
When your phone is not there your subconscious mind will nag you at the back of your mind and tell you it's missing.
2. Don't walk flamboyantly down the street chatting away on it, especially if
a) You have an expensive phone such as an iPhone, and/or
b) You're in a slightly rough area of town
According to recent Police reports, in 23 per cent of incidents victims were using their mobile phone or had it on display when it was targeted.
3. Similarly, if you have an iPhone or another recognisable expensive phone, dont use the headphones it came with - that is a big bill-board to potential thieves saying "Hey look, check it out - I've got this really expensive phone right here..."
4. As we said, make sure you have phone insurance.
5. Use an ultra violet property marker. Put your post code and house number underneath the battery and on the back of the battery itself
6. Be particularly aware in city centres. Police reports show phone theft is more prevalent in city centres.
7. Night time is particulary high-time for phone theft. Surveys show those aged 18 and over were targeted between 10pm and 6am (more phone robberies than other robberies occurred during the early hours of the morning).
8. Keep a record of the unique reference number (IMEI) on your phone. If supplied with this some networks can permanently disable the handset if it stolen. To get this, dial *#06#. Most phones will then display the 15 or 16 digit IMEI serial number.
9. Record the model, phone number and PIN number details. Keep them somewhere safe
10. Always use the phone’s security lock or PIN number
11.Register the phone with the Service Provider (if Pay As You Go or Pay Monthly). If the phone is reported stolen the SIM card can be blocked.
These prevenative measures should certainly reduce your chance of being the victim of phone theft - it wont make you completely safe. So that is why it is worth covering all bases;
A. Minimise your chances of phone theft, and
B. Have everything in place if you do have your phone stolen.
That will include backing up everything on your phone - and we mean everything - address book, text messages, photos - everything. Back it up in such a way that it is really easy to put it all back onto your new phone. You can store the backup on your computer and/or on a remote service such as zyb.com (which has a free service).
You also need to make sure you will be able to get a new phone again without having to pay massive amounts for a new phone - which is why we recommend you get yourself mobile insurance.
