Mobile phone & televison


It is worth investigating the best phone and network for you by comparing services from a range of mobile network providers as prices tend to vary substantially.


Some of the main mobile phone providers in the UK are:


Lycamobile


http://www.lycamobile.co.uk/en O2


http://www.o2.co.uk Orange


http://www.orange.co.uk Three


http://www.three.co.uk T-Mobile


http://ee.co.uk Virgin Mobile


http://www.virgin.com/gateways/mobile Vodafone


http://www.vodafone.co.uk Pay as you go


‘Pay as you go’ is a service which means that you add credit to your phone and use it until it runs out. You can ‘top up’ your credit anytime as there is no monthly commitment and you only pay for the calls and texts that you use. You can buy credit in many shops and at cash points.


Please note that to use this service you either need to have your own phone or purchase one. If you have your own phone you will need to buy a compatible SIM card to use with it.


Pay monthly


If you decide to sign up for a pay monthly plan you will need to sign a contract for a period of time (usually one or two years). Many phone providers offer a free phone if you sign a contract. As an international student, you may find it difficult to sign up for a pay monthly plan as you are in the country for a temporary amount of time and do not have an established credit history. However, check with your service provider what your options are.


In order to sign up for a monthly contract, you will usually need:


— Your UK address — Your UK bank account


Television


Please note that if you have a television in your room (whether it be in halls of residence or private accommodation) or you watch TV live online from your computer, phone or tablet you need to buy a TV license. You can pay the annual fee of £145.50 through weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual payments. You risk a criminal conviction if you do not pay. Please visit http://www.tvlicensing.co.uk/ .


20 | Middlesex University


International Student Welfare Guide 2014


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