[mrs bouquet]

I have to get a mobile phone.  I have to use the app for the "Leakbot"   which I must do for my Insurance purposes.
Because I like to try and be aware, (this is the technophobe)   so I have been reading about them and becoming more confused.  Whats the best way forward.    Do I buy one without a sim card, or just go to Tesco Mobile shop and buy the cheapest monthly deal they have got going.  I did consider PAYG, but it seems it may be an expensive way to use the phone, not that I plan to use it much.
On the other hand should I simply update my Gen.3. Ipad so that I can download the app onto it.  But it won't be in my pocket when I go out.     
To be quite honest it is making my feel really stressed out and making my rash come out.   Nobody can advise me, and another thing, what is the bit about Data.   The leakbot App doesn't use data it is wi-fi.
Oh brain ache.        Mrs Bouquet

[AlaninCarlisle]

I opted out of all that mobile phone stuff years ago. I have a desk-top PC and a cheap basic (£10) mobile in my car for emergencies that I've used twice in 3 years

[jaydig]

I opted out of all that mobile phone stuff years ago. I have a desk-top PC and a cheap basic (£10) mobile in my car for emergencies that I've used twice in 3 years

 Me too.  I wouldn't be without my laptop, it's so useful, but my phone doesn't even take pics, it just makes calls and is permanently switched off unless I want to use it myself.  That way when I go out I get uninterrupted peace and quiet!

[mrs bouquet]

You guys echo exactly what I do.  My little flip top Samsung mobile, never on.   Lap-top, always on.

Unfortunately, this decision has been made for me by Covea Insurance, because of my two major water leaks this year.   Hence the Leakbot fixed on to cold water mains pipe, but the app must go on an android to register what it is detecting.   Oh, thrice woe.   Mrs B

[Yorkie]

I've done a quick search it looks as though the LeakBot app is available on the Apple App store, so it may be that your iPad is a suitable option, as long as it's not too old to download it.

I suspect that the app wouldn't need to use a data allowance within the home; I'd expect it to use wi-fi or bluetooth, so you might not need a separate phone.

If you wanted a mobile phone, or needed an Android phone, you can get very basic ones fairly cheaply. The question would be whether you wanted to use it out and about as a computer (rather than phone or text). If you just wanted phone or text, then PAYG might be suitable. Otherwise, you can get a monthly tariff for perhaps £5 per month.

[perris]

is changing insurers not an option?

[mrs bouquet]

I've done a quick search it looks as though the LeakBot app is available on the Apple App store, so it may be that your iPad is a suitable option, as long as it's not too old to download it.

I suspect that the app wouldn't need to use a data allowance within the home; I'd expect it to use wi-fi or bluetooth, so you might not need a separate phone.

If you wanted a mobile phone, or needed an Android phone, you can get very basic ones fairly cheaply. The question would be whether you wanted to use it out and about as a computer (rather than phone or text). If you just wanted phone or text, then PAYG might be suitable. Otherwise, you can get a monthly tariff for perhaps £5 per month.

Sadly, the Leakbot app will not go on my ipad as it is gen.3. and just too old (like me really !)   I guess a monthly tariff for £5 seems sensible.   Where can I get that ?      A friend told me that the Data is for when you want to use your phone outside your house for some reason.   
Was going to town to Vodaphone today, but it is 11.15am and still waiting for my 9am Doc's phone call. 
Another question crosses my mind.   I cannot get the Daily Mail app on my ipad, again too old.  If I get a phone could I get my paper on it for free.  I currently pay £38 per month for papers.
Thanks  Mrs B

[mrs bouquet]

is changing insurers not an option?

I did talk to other insurers, but they would not insure me because of the two water leaks I had this year.
Also, I have a Specialist Policy.  Other Insurers don't do this.    Without the Leakbot, I would have to pay £2500 excess for a water leak claim, but the Leakbot connection will reduce a claim excess to £1000.  Mrs B

[Lardman]

  I cannot get the Daily Mail app on my ipad, again too old.

If you like adverts and pop out videos and very, very small print.

[Lardman]

I notice trashco mobile have the iphone se 2020 1GB data for £18/month on 3 year contract. Probably not the very cheapest but that's really not bad if you want to stay in apple ecosystem.

[Goosegirl]

I have a Trasco's PAYG phone card which I got and put £10 on as requested. As long as I use it within a period of about eight weeks, even just by ringing my home phone number, it keeps it active. There's no contract with it and, as it's just for my simple Doro mobile and for emergencies etc only, it's good enough for me. I think they're the only one who does them now.

[mrs bouquet]

Went down the Village to get the 12.30 bus to visit Vodaphone shop.   1.10pm, walk back up home - no bus.    Mrs B

[snowdrops]

How about keeping your mobile phone you have (that you don’t really use) and have a new iPad as you have had problems with that.
I might be wrong but the data on the phone is for if you are wanting to use the internet away from home.
As I’ve said elsewhere I pay £6 a month with gif gaff, I get unlimited minutes & texts & as of this month 1gb of data

[mrs bouquet]

I did decide to get a new ipad, which has arrived, on time, beautiful packaged etc.   Now I need to get it set up   Mrs B