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Old 21st October 2020, 11:02 AM
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What network are you on? Vodafone and I think some others do voice over IP so the phone connects to WiFi and calls go over WiFi if network signal is weak, not sure if it works for SMS. My signal is not great at home so phone is VoWiFi most of the time. They do some great Sim only deals as well, they are just a bit hidden and not that easy to find, I am on unlimited minutes, texts, 8GB/month for £8

https://www.vodafone.co.uk/shop/bund...db3438b76b9751
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Old 21st October 2020, 11:30 AM
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Thanks Anita’s. I’m on GiffGaff (O2 network) because it’s cheap! I don’t use my phone much at all; it’s just these OTPs are a real nuisance. But I can put up with it as that’s the only real issue. I’m a bit of a Luddite with tech and social media (I absolutely hate it!), so the phone is just for emergencies really. But I will have a look at Vodaphone - cheers!

I typed ‘Ainars’ - what’s with ‘Anita’s’?
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Old 21st October 2020, 11:34 AM
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I'm on O2 and rely on WiFi calling despite living in suberbia. It works okay for calls, but does not work for SMS at all

Paypal do have an option to "call you" so you can enter a number displayed on screen which works okay, but fundamentally I disagree with using a mobile as an form of authentication as it drives Sim-Jacking
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Old 21st October 2020, 03:30 PM
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how can I order it? will you be putting this on ebay?
I'm after the stock bulb colour.
I'm setting up my own online store for these and other stuff. Ebay commission is way too high with the volume of boot grommets I've sold - I'm not getting burned again with these!

Once this first batch is out, and assuming they are well received, I will get the store finished and make another batch

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Old 21st October 2020, 09:38 PM
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All ready to go





I need to write some fitting instructions tomorrow...
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Old 21st October 2020, 11:43 PM
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Do those crimped ends fit the standard connectors on the A8?
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Old 22nd October 2020, 07:40 AM
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Yes
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Old 22nd October 2020, 04:23 PM
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Paid for units have been posted today

I'll write some fitting notes later this evening.
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Old 23rd October 2020, 10:31 AM
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Post is obviously working well, mine arrived today.
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Old 23rd October 2020, 11:18 AM
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Thanks Anita’s.

I typed ‘Ainars’ - what’s with ‘Anita’s’?
I think you've probably got as much idea - if not more - than we have about that Jim
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