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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
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AngelieMumsnet · 07/08/2013 16:15

I was just about to post to say that I've sent the email out, but I see that you've all got here first! Grin Congratulations to the selected testers, and sorry to everyone who wasn't chosen this time around.

ThePortlyPinUp · 07/08/2013 16:18

I wasn't lucky enough to get chosen this time but I'm very interested to hear how the Nokia Lumia phones fare, both myself and dp want to change to the sainsburys bundles tariff now :)

Groovee · 07/08/2013 16:27

Angelie you've made my day. It's been quite crap.

WhoeverHeardOfAWormskinRug · 07/08/2013 16:30

Thank you! That's made my day... nay week! It's for DS to test and I haven't told him yet! He'll be absolutely over the moon!

Breezy1985 · 07/08/2013 16:32

Made my day too Smile DD will be testing for us, she doesn't know yet either and she's been desperate for a phone for months - sure this will make her year Grin

afromom · 07/08/2013 16:38

Oh my goodness! I've been chosen! DS is going to be over the moon! Now he can speak to his Dad whilst he is away for long periods on his own phone!!!! GrinGrinGrinGrin

Tortoise · 07/08/2013 16:50

Woooooo Hoooooo! So so pleased i've been chosen. So excited, can't wait to see which phone I get sent.
Thank you MN and Sainsburys Grin.

Duplogiraffe · 07/08/2013 16:55

Not been picked again Sad

daisychicken · 07/08/2013 17:03

Thank you! Was thrilled to get the email! Haven't told DH (who needs a new phone) nor ds yet (who hasn't got a phone yet) - they'll be fighting over it!! Grin

MummyBtothree · 07/08/2013 17:13

OMG!!!!! just been dancing and shouting round the room like a maniac!! had an e-mail to say i'd been chosen.....I never get chosen for anything!! thank you soooooooo much!!! :) :)

SisterMatic · 07/08/2013 17:14

Mumsnet you have made my day!!!!! And you too Sainsburys

DelayedActionMouseMaker · 07/08/2013 17:22

Thank you so much MN, I can't quite believe it, I've needed a phone for so long!! Dh will be delighted! :)

DelayedActionMouseMaker · 07/08/2013 17:23

Oh yes, and Sainsburys. I do all my shopping there so this is great for my Nectar points too! :)

umabritmum · 07/08/2013 17:50

Glad to be on the list! And thank you MN and team for giving this me opportunity

afromom · 07/08/2013 18:02

A big thank you Sainsburys and Mumsnet! I have a very happy FS here. It has made his day! Grin

misspopsicle · 07/08/2013 18:06

I've been chosen, I'm so chuffed! It's a weight off my shoulders knowing that DS will have a phone to take to high school with him :) Thank you!

PenguinBear · 07/08/2013 18:07

Congratulations to the chosen few. I look forward to hearing how you get on. I am most upset not to be chosen :(

Ghostsgowoooh · 07/08/2013 18:17

Ive been chosen too!! I'm so happy! My daughter will have a phone for school because she will have mine and I will have the new handset. Cant wait to test the network too, it really does look good. Thank you mumsnet :)

Groovee · 07/08/2013 18:29

Sorry to those who haven't been chosen. Sad

magentastardust · 07/08/2013 18:30

Thank you , I had an email this aft-exciting!
Will be stalking the poor postman now!

Groovee · 07/08/2013 18:34

I've got a new mattress and a phone on route. They'll both turn up when I am out all day!

Fanjango · 07/08/2013 18:57

Wow, I've never been picked for one Iof these before . I am looking forward to this, and all the nectar points I could earn Grin

Trigglesx · 07/08/2013 19:27

Woooh! I'm looking forward to this! Can't wait to see the phone as well, hope it's a good one to do internet and such, as I really need that! Thanks!!!

poachedeggs · 07/08/2013 20:22

I am so delighted, thank you! After a tax credits nightmare I really need to save some outgoings somehow and this will be a big help, what a great tariff :) :) :)

Flatasawitchestit · 07/08/2013 21:58

I'm happy to have been selected Smile