Pixel 9a

Got 48 SIM activated and ordered today but got a cancellation email straight away. Maybe because I used same email etc on the 4a deal few years ago.

Guess will have to try in-store if want get this deal. Anyone successful on ordering last day or so

yep - had two €199 transactions pending after the phone had been delivered and paid for but no sign of them now

The €199 is most likely a pre-authorisation i.e. a temporary hold placed on your card by VF to verify the card is valid and that funds are available for a future payment. If VF don't complete the transaction, the hold is released after a certain period. So if VF have cancelled the transaction, the pre-auth will simply drop off.

Yea, happy out!

The cover is hard (tinted transparent) plastic and the screen protect was really easy to apply and doesn't effect performance at all.

Im used to softer silicone cases, so thats the only thing I have to get used to, but for the 2-in-one price tag it's worth it

This exact scenario happened to me. So I reordered the phone which went through okay and the original 199 was revoked about 3 days later

I reordered there looks to have went through but got a text to the 48 number also. 2 attempts today on different emails but there's 3 199 euro pending charges now. Frustrating.

Not sure to try again I might just go to a store and do it just don't want the 20 euro credit I'll have to buy probably.

I've owned Redmi's and they're great phones.. but I'd be going for the Pixel 100%.

https://versus.com/en/google-pixel-9a-vs-xiaomi-redmi-note-14-pro

Also re-ordered, exact same details just used a Revolut card this time and funds taken immediately. No immediate cancellation message via email or text so time will tell. Have two pending transactions on my credit card so presume they will drop in a few days once Vodafone realise they've cancelled the orders.

They are a disaster

It might be an idea to use a different name for delivery if you have already bought from Vodafone or are a customer already. I bought mine a couple of days ago with no problems (delivered within 24 hours), but I am a current Vodafone customer, so I had it delivered to me using my middle name, in case it flagged me as an existing customer if I used my first name. Might just be paranoia on my part, but it seems to have worked.

Just realised I never got a confirmation email on my second attempt. Got the order number and the money left my account. Waiting game now.

I'm trying to use a Lyca Mobile Sim but it doesn't seem to be receiving the activation code. Any reason for this? Thanks

That worked for the activation but I received this then from Vodafone.

"

Hi Customer, Unfortunately, your order has not met our online order criteria and has been cancelled. All charges have been refunded. Please call into a Vodafone Ireland retail store to complete your order. Please note that our Customer Care agents can only assist existing Vodafone customers. Thank You, Vodafone."

No you just need to log on to their website and activate the SIM card which will then give you your 48 mobile number

I ordered a second.

Used a different email, delivery address and card. And it wasn't cancelled.