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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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Fillybuster · 08/08/2013 14:29

Woohoo! Thank you :)

Tortoise · 09/08/2013 09:15

Do we have any indication when they will be sent out? (not that I'm impatient lol!)

SisterMatic · 10/08/2013 10:39

Got mine this morning!

magentastardust · 10/08/2013 11:00

Ooh what phone did you get?

afromom · 10/08/2013 11:34

Ooh did it come through the post? I haven't heard anything since the first email?

WhoeverHeardOfAWormskinRug · 10/08/2013 12:06

Ooh all excited now! I can't wait to surprise DS! Smile Hurry up postman!

Groovee · 10/08/2013 12:17

Oooh what did you get? Haven't received mine yet.

Breezy1985 · 10/08/2013 12:22

Hope ours comes today, it's my birthday so would be a fab pressie Grin

Tortoise · 10/08/2013 13:21

Did it come by royal mail or courier?
Couriers are known to not be able to find my house so it would be good to know who's delivering.

SisterMatic · 10/08/2013 15:10

Sorry, have been out.
it came by courier in an overnight mail bag..vair exciting.

It was the nokia 100..its alright actually. Been making a few calls on it. Network coverage is good too. Thanks Sainsbos!

SisterMatic · 10/08/2013 15:11

How rude of me....

Happy birthday Breezy!!

Wine
Breezy1985 · 10/08/2013 20:09

Thank you Smile

Our phone didn't come today Sad Hopefully Monday.

MummyBtothree · 11/08/2013 18:17

Havent got mine yet...practically stalking the poor postman! am sooooo excited, didn't think for one minute i'd get chosen. Cant wait to see which phone ive got :)

SisterMatic · 11/08/2013 22:20

Comes via courier so your postman is off the hook Grin

I am impressed by the reception already. Had signal where my other phone on a different network didn't!

afromom · 12/08/2013 09:03

Fingers crossed it will arrived today Grin

Tortoise · 12/08/2013 09:15

Me too afro.
I'm just hoping its a courier that can find my house! I'm along a main road but still they struggle to find it!

afromom · 12/08/2013 09:30

Mine is hard to get to as well, it's on a new estate so often doesn't come up on satnavs unless they have been updated recently.

mammal · 12/08/2013 09:42

Thank you. I managed to miss your email and had no idea I had been chosen until the package arrived this morning. A lovely surprise!

Groovee · 12/08/2013 09:50

Courier has just arrived with a Samsung Galaxy Fame. Ds is very happy.

Groovee · 12/08/2013 09:52

How do I register my current nectar card for the trial of extra points? I've been sent a new nectar card but already have one.

umabritmum · 12/08/2013 10:01

We were given the very basic phone Nokia 100. DD was little dejected on seeing her handset but I consoled her that Mom will be checking only the service and Mom is glad to receive one from Sainsbury. So, I guess others Mumsnetters can be relieved of their handset.

WhoeverHeardOfAWormskinRug · 12/08/2013 10:07

Ours arrived this morning, the basic Samsung E1190 - which is absolutely fine for our needs, perfect in fact because it's unlikely to get him mugged! Grin

We will not be able to test the 3G or mobile internet aspect of the service - as neither are available on the handset. However, am impressed with the signal so far, and DS has sent 4 texts out and made a call and all is well so far!

Groovee you need to text your nectar card no to: 40774 and just register your existing card... that's all we did.

Blatherskite · 12/08/2013 10:07

Nothing here yet. Hoping it arrives today.

Groovee · 12/08/2013 10:11

Thanks Whoever, need to get the flaming phone off him now! He's on his £10 bundle using unlimited texts

afromom · 12/08/2013 10:16

Still waiting! Hopefully they are not driving round in circles trying to find us!