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Mumsnetters needed to try the new Mobile by Sainsbury's service - sign up here NOW CLOSED

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TheOtherHelenMumsnet · 29/07/2013 16:55

Sainsbury's has asked us to find 30 MNers to test out their new Mobile by Sainsbury's service. You can either try out the service yourself, or give it to your child or another member of the family so that they can use it to keep in touch with you and others, and then you can tell us how they got on.

Here's what Sainsbury's say about the service: "The average UK family is feeling the pinch, and Mobile by Sainsbury's is an easy way to make your pound stretch further. The Nectar savings you can make through Mobile by Sainsbury's offers will allow a family of four to eat an incredible 45 meals a year*. We know that many customers find choosing a mobile phone network a bit stressful, so we've opted to not only keep our price plans as affordable as possible - we've also made it incredibly simple. With our pay as you go service, customers know exactly what they're getting and how much they're spending, which means no nasty surprises at the end of the month."

This is open to all UK MNers with at least one child at home. One of the main benefits of the service is the amount of Nectar points you can earn, so you will need to have a Nectar card, or be willing to sign up for one if you're selected to take part.

Testers will be provided with one of the handsets below (these will be allocated at random) and you can keep it after testing. You'll also be provided with a SIM card and a £10 top up voucher with which you can purchase one of the Mobile by Sainsbury's bundles which includes 200 minutes, unlimited texts and 250MB of data, lasting up to 30 days. The services included within these bundles are for UK use only and the minutes can be used to call any UK mobiles and landline numbers.

Nectar card users will receive double Nectar points on their Sainsbury?s shopping (some exclusions apply) and fuel while they are using the bundle service, as well as double Nectar points for every £1 they top up. You can link your Nectar account to your phone by texting your Nectar card number to 40774 for free. All points collected through Mobile by Sainsbury's will be credited to your Nectar account within 28 days.

If you're selected to be a tester but you're not currently a Nectar card user, we can provide you with a sign up sheet. You can find more information about the Mobile by Sainsbury's Nectar perks here.

Nokia 100

Samsung E1190

BlackBerry Curve 9320

Sony Xperia E

Samsung Galaxy Fame

Nokia Lumia 520

You can find out more information about the handsets here and via Sainsbury's customer care line on 0845 440 0775, or 40775 from a Mobile by Sainsbury's phone.

If you'd like to stay with Mobile by Sainsbury's after the trial period of up to one month you'll just need to continue to purchase Mobile by Sainsbury's bundles or top ups. If you don't want to carry on after the trial, you don't have to.

All selected testers who add their feedback to a thread on MN will be entered into a prize draw where one winner will receive a £100 Sainsbury's voucher.

More information about Mobile by Sainsbury's can be found here and usage terms and conditions here.

If you?re interested in taking part, please sign up here.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

  • Based on a family of four spending £75 on food (ONS family spending 2011) and £39 on fuel (ONS living costs survey 2011) per week and have 4 linked numbers on active bundles
OP posts:
custardcream1000 · 06/08/2013 16:10

Fingers crossed everyone :)

PenguinBear · 06/08/2013 16:18

Still waiting to hear!

Ghostsgowoooh · 06/08/2013 16:21

It won't be me. Never is :(

Breezy1985 · 06/08/2013 16:25

It won't be me, I've never been pick Sad I still keep checking though Hmm

Breezy1985 · 06/08/2013 16:25

It won't be me, I've never been pick Sad I still keep checking though Hmm

AngelieMumsnet · 06/08/2013 16:33

Sorry to still be keeping all of you waiting, I'll let you all know when I've sent the emails out, but I'm afraid there is a chance that it won't be until tomorrow. Sorry everyone!

custardcream1000 · 06/08/2013 16:34

Thank you for the update Angelie.

Tortoise · 06/08/2013 16:52

Mooooo! I'm out all day tomorrow and might not be able to look!
Thanks for update though.

Groovee · 06/08/2013 16:55

I reckon they've realised how gagging we are to know that they're stringing it out.

Blatherskite · 06/08/2013 17:01

My tenterhook are sore. I've been on them all day!

Tortoise · 06/08/2013 17:38

Lol that was meant to say nooo! Only just noticed it changed it to mooo!

Rishi79 · 06/08/2013 17:52

Never got selected for anything.. Hope I get a chance for atleast this so I have a chance to feel how the mumsnet product review is!

musicposy · 06/08/2013 21:53

Thanks for the update, still crossing fingers!

Duplogiraffe · 07/08/2013 09:47

Back to obsessively checking my emails Grin

Dillydollydaydream · 07/08/2013 09:48

No news yet...

mindingalongtime · 07/08/2013 10:26

I know someone who is already doing the Sainsbury mobile test AND got a lovely hamper of goodies with the phone!

Tortoise · 07/08/2013 10:54

No news yet then and I've got a signal at the moment while out which is unusual!

babybearsmummy · 07/08/2013 14:30

Getting square eyes from checking back here and my emails every 5 mins hehe!

Groovee · 07/08/2013 16:11

OMG I'm in!!! Thank you Angelie I luffs you!

Blatherskite · 07/08/2013 16:11

I've been out all day and was hoping to come back to some news! It wasn't even a very good day out so I could do with some cheering up :)

Blatherskite · 07/08/2013 16:11

I spoke too soon! Big Grin

Breezy1985 · 07/08/2013 16:12

OMG!! I've finally been picked! Thank you so much Grin Grin

custardcream1000 · 07/08/2013 16:12

Congratulations Groovee

Groovee · 07/08/2013 16:13

Wonder what phone's they'll get? Going to get ds to trial it as he has his sister's old phone.

Groovee · 07/08/2013 16:13

Well done Breezy